The parcel from Ramblers Way arrived with perfect timing. I was packing for a 20-day, 6,000 mile, truck-camping trip to Maine and back. I might see a washer and dryer at the midway point, but nice-looking, packable, stink-resistant tops would be key. They’d have to […]
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Ramblers Way, talking with Tom
We met Tom Chappell and his new company, Ramblers Way, at the Outdoor Retailer earlier this year. Most of us know Chappell (pronounced “chapel”) from Tom’s of Maine, the hugely successful, natural toothpaste and personal care product company bought by Colgate-Palmolive in 2006. So, what’s […]
Read moreRemembering our beloved equines
Memorial Day was established about 150 years ago to honor those who died serving our country. But at NickerNews, we’d like to appropriate it to remember our beloved horses, those who’ve served us throughout the years. Consider visiting the Memorial pages, a special, dedicated section […]
Read moreCheck out this app
There are scores of horse-related applications for smart phones. Starting today with the Check Out This App!, we’ll review a few that cross our palms. Our marketing director, Emily Thomas Luciano, takes the reins for this premier post. She writes: Horse 360 $1.99-$9.99 (depending on […]
Read moreSee you at the Equine Affaire
This just in: NickerNews and BestHorsePractices will be at this year’s Equine Affaire! We’ll have a fantastic booth in the Better Living Center. It’ll be bristling with activity including giveaways (bumper stickers and lip balms) as well as raffles for great prizes, including Cotopaxi’s Perfect […]
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