Tami writes from Bangor, Maine. Vote for her by leaving a comment below. Tami writes: My Ah-ha moment came when I was getting a 15 yr. old paint mare ready for a demonstration to children. I guess I went through the warm up too fast […]
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Laure’s Ah-Helmet Moment
Laure emailed from Lexington, Virginia, of “The Day I Wasn’t a Turkey” Vote by commenting below. Laure writes: Okay, I’ll admit it, having begun my riding career at 40 (I’m now 52), in India of all places, I have NEVER ridden without a helmet, and […]
Read moreAmanda’s Ah-Helmet Moment
To vote for Amanda, leave a comment below. She’s from Lincoln, Nebraska. Amanda writes: My Ah-Ha Helmet moment remains crystal clear for me. (Probably because I was WEARING a helmet) I was on a beautiful trail ride on my beautiful horse on a beautiful fall […]
Read moreAnnette’s Ah-Helmet Moment
To vote for Annette, please leave a comment below. She rides at Twin L Performance in Phoenix, Arizona. Annette writes: I didn’t ride with a helmet as a kid–and was lucky. When I started riding again as an adult in my late 50’s, I never […]
Read moreUnbranded Newsflash
Ever since the Unbranded team of four Texans and their cavvy of mustangs wrapped up an incredible 3,000-mile journey nearly two years ago, fans have been chomping at the bit to see how the crew’s 500 hours of footage got whittled down to less than […]
Read moreWelcome Ramblers Way and Introducing Trails to Town contest
We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Ramblers Way Farm, the clothing company founded by Maine’s Tom Chappell and featuring wonderful, American-made, wool garments. Beginning next month, NickerNews & BestHorsePractices will be giving away one lightweight, luxuriously soft top each month. It’s the Trails […]
Read moreAh-Helmet Moment, Round Three
We’re nearing the midway point of our fabulous series of giveaways, sponsored by Troxel. Welcome to Round Three of the Ah-Helmet Moment Contest. Read Amanda’s moment Read Tami’s moment Read Annette’s moment Read Laure’s moment Vote for your favorite by leaving a comment for their […]
Read moreA Feel Good, Feel Better Workshop
When you around Nina Fuller, you can’t help but smile, laugh, think, and share. The renowned photographer from Hollis, Maine, is warm, welcoming, and just a bit wacky. Her home, Lily Brook Farm, in Hollis, Maine, is an extension of Fuller, full of flowers, animals, […]
Read moreGame of Thrones map can’t beat reality
The Game of Thrones series opens every televised episode with a fantastical, moving map, detailing the terrain and boundaries of the Seven Kingdoms. In the show, fans watch battles, treacherous river crossings, and rugged mountain travels. Truly invested fans can then refer to the maps […]
Read moreGame of Thrones gets horses right
I’ve been sucked into HBO’s Game of Thrones medieval fantasy drama like so many millions of others. It started with an audio book over a long cross-country trip with my son, who helped me learn about the many layers of intrigue, from character development to […]
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