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An Issue of Trust

An Issue of Trust

In 2021 I competed at Road to the Horse, which was actually held in Texas instead of its typical location in Lexington, Kentucky due to the Covid outbreak. For the competition, I chose a 6666 Ranch red roan colt, which I later named Dandy. After the 2021 competition, I then got the opportunity to purchase Dandy and have continued his training at home. This month I wanted to share an exercise for consideration in your colt starting program at home.
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Behind the Scenes of Santa Sadie

Behind the Scenes of Santa Sadie

During the holidays, we are reminded of the importance of being thankful for the friends, family and gifts that God has put into our lives.
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To Blanket Or Not To Blanket? That is the Question!

To Blanket Or Not To Blanket? That is the Question!

With winter weather approaching fast, you may be wondering, should I blanket my horse? Now, the blanket debate is huge in the horse industry, but as any professional horseman will tell you, there are benefits to both and the decision should be made based on several factors.
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Does Your Horse's Blanket Fit Correctly?

Does Your Horse's Blanket Fit Correctly?

We understand that there is a debate in the horse world whether to blanket or not to blanket. To that notion, we suggest that you know your horse best and should make a decision to blanket your horse based on their age, breed, body condition, climate and work level.
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Funny Horse Photos To Brighten Your Day

Funny Horse Photos To Brighten Your Day

Let’s face it, we all get down from time to time – and for no particular reason, yesterday was that day for me. Instead of sulking, I took to social media and asked our amazing fans for a pick me up!
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Professional Rodeo Announcer Boyd Polhamus
How to Fit a Nylon Halter

How to Fit a Nylon Halter

Let’s face it, when it comes to leading and handling your horse, a halter is the first and sometimes only safety feature. Having a halter that is durable and is both safe for handlers and comfortable for horses are important considerations when purchasing a halter.
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White Horse Problems

White Horse Problems

As a child, I always fantasized about my dream horse. What color would it be? How tall would it be? Should I pick a mare or a gelding? I imagined I would want a long-legged palomino mare with four white socks and a perfect star on its face.
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Camera, Horses, Action! – A Look Back at a Picture Perfect Photoshoot

Camera, Horses, Action! – A Look Back at a Picture Perfect Photoshoot

Have you seen our beautiful pictures? If you follow us on social media or have ever been to our website, you may wonder how or where we capture that beautiful imagery.
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Learning the Ropes

Learning the Ropes

So if you follow our blog posts, you may remember that after watching the NFR in 2017 I got a bug in my britches that I wanted to learn how to team rope. Well… just a few weeks ago, I took a beginners roping clinic!
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Montana Cowboy Makes it Professional

Montana Cowboy Makes it Professional

Growing up on a Montana ranch, Brad Barkemeyer started his first colt when he was 12. By the age of 14, Brad was training horses in different disciplines for the public. This early experience served him well throughout his career as a professional horseman and trainer.
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This Is How We RIDE - Equine Affaire, Ohio

This Is How We RIDE - Equine Affaire, Ohio

I was able to go to Equine Affaire with Weaver Leather working out of our endorsees’ booth, Ken McNabb of Ken McNabb Horsemanship. I had the privilege of meeting Ken last summer at one of the clinics he taught at our brand ambassador’s facility, C and C Horsemanship.
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