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- 7 simple ways to organize and de-clutter your horse’s tack roomMost equestrians who’ve been riding for a while accumulate quite the collection of tack and assorted training equipment. Those of us who have multiple horses are even more inclined to feel buried in our ever-mounting assortment of riding...
- Sleigh rally, barrels, clinics and tack sales fill Valentine's Day weekendValentine’s Day weekend in the Upper Midwest brings tons of horse highlights. Top picks for area equestrians include a popular annual sleigh rally, barrel racing, equestrian yoga, a horse fair, horse and rider training clinics, horse soccer,...
- Scheduling time for productive horseback riding & positive trainingIn our last article we discussed suggestions for building successful riding habits and ideas for increasing time spent training your horses.One of the key elements in making the most of those habits and creating a foundation for ongoing success is...
- Productive habits for improved horseback riding & successful training timeMaybe you made a new year’s resolution to ride more, or possibly you’re encouraged by the impending arrival of Utah’s longer days and want to take advantage of that extra daylight by spending more hours in the saddle? Whatever...
- Shared Belief prevails in San Antonio StakesAll the controversy that ensued in the aftermath of the Breeders’ Cup was answered yesterday when Shared Belief out dueled 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome in a showdown in the San Antonio Invitational. The race took place at Santa...
- Derby future Pools: What is the best approach to these bets?As you're warming your car up in frigid temperatures this weekend, keep in mind that the Kentucky Derby is only three months out. Three months out is also when moneyis taken this weekend for the first of three betting pools for those brave...
- Horse lovers launch February with training clinics, barrel racing and ropingFebruary’s first full weekend teems with attractions for Midwestern equestrians. Highlights include multiple training clinics, barrel racing, a large animal rescue training program, medieval gaming day, open arena, roping, and tack sales....
- Winter horse hoof health: A professional farrier’s perspectiveHow do horses’ hooves fare in harsh winter weather? The coldest months of the year bring hard and uneven frozen ground, icy patches, blowing snow drifts, and frigid temperatures. What special hoof care do horses need in colder weather?R.T....
- Equestrian etiquette – being the best boarder possibleIf you're one of the many equestrians across the Wasatch Front who have decided that self-care pasture board is too stressful, demanding and costly and have opted to join the family of a respected Salt Lake full-care boarding facility, there...
- MW equestrians herald February with futurity-breeding sales and tack swapsThe Super Bowl weekend brings some super opportunities for Midwestern horse lovers as well. Futurity and breeding sales and plentiful tack swaps fill the weekend calendar from Saturday, January 30, through Sunday, February 1.Equestrian enthusiasts...
- USEF seminar speaks to communication and changeSo much “new” took place at the United States Equestrian Federation annual meeting in Lexington, KY, January 13-17, and with that came some fresh ideas. A new CEO, new Director of Sports, new position titled Chief Commercial Officer...
- Dressage, speed, and open shows herald January's last full weekendLate January horse highlights abound in the Upper Midwest this week. Top picks include a dressage show, equestrian yoga, a horse care workshop, multi-disciplinary training clinics, an open arena, open shows, penning and sorting, ranch roping, a...
- Horse care 101 – Are you prepared for self-care boarding?A lot of people think that self-care boarding, whether in your backyard or at a self-service stable, is far more affordable. Think again. Even if you place no value whatsoever on your personal time, there are many costs involved that you should be...
- Full care horse boarding in and around Salt Lake CityLast week’s article about winter riding options stirred up a lot of chatter about the costs, stresses, work load and assorted drawbacks of self-care boarding. This week we’ll offer some helpful “where to board?” information...
- Training clinics, shows and roping bring mid-January horse funEquestrians prepare for the upcoming horse show season with a winter whirlwind of activities across the Upper Midwest for the middle of January. Topic picks include fun and open shows, barrel racing, roping, open arena practices, and training...