3 Tips on how to groom your horse the correct way. Grooming should be an activity that is enjoyable for both you and your horse. It’s also a good opportunity to check for irritations and injuries. Try to make grooming a daily habit. It’s an absolute must before riding. Grit beneath the saddle or girth […]
What do you want to know about Barrel Racing? Although the exact dates are unknown, the sport of barrel racing traces its roots back to the 1930’s when young women competed in horsemanship contests that involved riding their horses in a figure eight pattern around two barrels. Legend has it that Texas was the state […]
Learn Why You Should or Shouldn’t Consider Adopting a Wild Mustang When the Spanish explorers of centuries past first came to the western half of the Americas in search of gold and other valuables, they brought horses with them in order to make their journeys easier. As time went on some of the horses escaped […]
We All Love Our Old Horses! This article caught my eyes, because that is exactly what we are dealing with at our ranch. Our oldest horse, Onate a pure-bread Wilbur Cruz Spanish barb horse, that we got when he was just a baby, is now 23 years old. Truly a family member for many years. […]
Horse Safety For Your 4th of July Fireworks Independence Day, and commonly known as the 4th of July is near. This holiday has always been a concern at our ranch, especially if we have new horses that have joined the herd. Not only for the beautiful/loud noise fireworks, but also as we ride through […]