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At Cayuse Communications, we celebrate good information and we try to cultivate a community which knows the right questions to ask and absorbs information in a critical manner. We’re like the news literacy platform for horse owners, with verified facts, credible sources, and relevant content.
School of the West offers horse drawing class
Got 85,000 acres to spare? Colorado ranch operator looking for new digs.
Dakota descendants honor their dead with long ride. Read more. And here.
Take the Senior Horse Challenge Quiz – five minutes to quiz your aging horse knowledge. Try now!
Ranchers and mountain bikers work together in the name of conservation. Watch video.
Bull riding star JB Mauney ends his legendary career. Read about it.
Entire wild horse herd removed from Colorado public land area. Read more.
Ranchlands podcast interview with artist Teal Blake, who captures cowboys and cowgirls and the horses they ride.
Efforts to reduce conflict between ranchers and grizzlies. Read more.
What’s Kok Boru? Learn more from Nat’l Geographic
UNESCO regognizes Kok Boru. Learn more.
This reporter tried Kok Boru. Read more
Maybe not horse-y, but we still like this Colorado feature on women farmers. Read it.
ASPCA’s adoption program: Good People for Good Horses. Learn more.
Former BHPS presenter Alayne Blickle gives tips:
— for building a permanent mounting block. Learn more.
— for building a small-scale trail course. Learn more.
Brittany Heseltine, Wyoming cow boss profile. Read more.
Wild Horse Conundrum: the best researched and most considered article on the wild horse crisis that we’ve come across in a long time. Read it here.
Cowboys build new Juneteenth tradition in Portland, OR. Read more.
The Parelli Ranch in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, to be auctioned this week. Read more.
Horses euthanized after falling at Wyoming track. Read more.
Meris Bickford, at left
Meris Bickford, CEO of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals, New England’s largest horse rescue and rehab facilities, retires and is honored by the Equus Foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. Congratulations, Meris!
Emergency Summit after Churchill Down deaths. Read more from USA Today.
Texas Cowgirl / Obstacle Course Competitions – this novice competitor wrote a feature story for Texas Monthly.
Check out the Horse Welfare Overhaul for the Paris Olympics, as proposed by group of horse association.
Read about roving veterinarians, tending to horses, donkeys, and mules in rural Mexico.
Take the Equine Guelph biosecurity risk calculator quiz.
Jobs program in KY horse industry, a feature in Daily Yonder.
More horse deaths leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Read about it.
Australians consider pros and cons of racing horses at young age. Read more.
Daily Yonder piece on addressing the veterinary shortage in rural US.
It’s time for broader use of paravets in the US. Read more about paravets. And check out academic study here.
For all us public land users, check out the proposed ‘balanced management’ plan by the Interior Department.
The Best Horse Practices Summit photographer, Nina Fuller, is profiled at her Maine Farm. Watch the “207” feature here.
Science Magazine – Horse nations, the transformation of Native American life started early.
Spring Vaccinations – Don’t just hope for the best! A message from Equine Guelph.
Tower of London harrowed by a pair of Shires. Read more from BBC.
A Budweiser Clydesdale Accident Gone Right. Watch here.
From StreamHorseTV: “What happens to Your Horse if Something Happens to You?” Watch here.
Quick tip on tying reins with latigo. Watch here.
First riders? Horses as “transportation technology”? Read more.
Great feature on Core Strengthening. With helpful videos.
After two tours of duty in the Middle East, this veteran turned to Nebraska ranching. Read more.
Sage to Saddle is a non-profit raising money for an indoor arena on the Pine Ridge reservation. Learn more.
Piper Klemm on the StreamHorse podcast. The Clarkson University professor and owner of Plaid Horse discusses diversity, lack thereof, and other elements of the horse industry. Watch and listen.
Endangered species, the Przewalskis Horse has a new addition at the San Diego Zoo. Learn more.
Alayne Blickle’s Emergency Solutions for Mud and Flooding problems on horse properties. Learn more.
Take Equine Guelph’s Personalized Colic Risk Rater. Start here.
Looking for a few podcasts aside from the top-ranked Best Horse Practices with Jec Ballou? Check out these:
- Working Wild U, a collaboration with Montana State University and Western Landowners Alliance. Start here.
- Ashley Ahearn’s Women’s Work at Boise State Public Radio. Start here.
- Listen to Ranchlands podcast with TomKat Ranch Director Wendy Millet. Head to the page here.
- Mountain & Prairie visits Cowboy Artists of America. Start here.
Did you know? There’s a winter Wyoming community in Wickenburg. Read more.
A note by Rod Miller on the Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame. Read more.
Members of the Dakota ride to honor their ancestors. Learn more.
Dr. Temple Grandin says society is failing visual thinkers. Read NY Times opinion piece.
Donkeys are having their day in the sun. And they deserve it. Read article.
Sandy Cooper, a Canadian high school rodeo athlete, had a devastating horse accident. Read about his hospitalization in Calgary and his recovery.
And then head to a GoFundMe page to help.
Discovering High Plains horsemanship through Nebraska archeology. Learn more.
Really old school equine dentistry. Like 3,ooo years old school. Learn more in this National Geographic piece.
This Colorado-based university group is exploring Horses and Human Societies. Learn more.
Save Your Ass Rescue is one of the leading rescue organizations helping donkeys and mules. HELP them out by buying something from their merchandise pages.
Give a little something to help the MSSPA, New England’s largest equine rescue, support the Thankful Three. Read more and donate here.
Fifty-minute documentary on the introduction of new blood to the horse herds of the Mongolian Steppes. Watch here.
Our friend, Nikki Warren, worked with Miss Rodeo Hawaii (at right) to create this incredible chaps for the Miss Rodeo America competition earlier this month in Las Vegas. Noel Tancayo is an avid hunter, so Nikki incorporated Axis deer hide into her creation, along with bead work and exquisite tooling.
Check out Double Diamond Custom, Nikki’s business with her husband, Mark, on Facebook and Instagram.
Daniel Dauphin has a tip for having more fun and relaxation when you lope. Read more.
NY Times reflection on a 39-year old OTTB. Read more
The most joy-filled polo match. Read and watch here.
NY Times article on rancher/farmer suicide prevention efforts.
Related piece in Washington Post on mental health in the rural west, by Maddy Butcher.
Band of horses captured and transported from Mesa Verde National Park, marking a low-stress stockmanship milestone. Read more
Queen Elizabeth II had a love for horses that spanned decades. Check out Town & Country’s photo gallery.
Wild Horses? Feral Horses? Mustangs? Strays? Invasive?
Rod Miller, a columnist for Cowboy State Daily, has this to say.
A researcher responds with this Letter to the Editor
Read Maddy Butcher’s op-ed around wild horses in High Country News.
Read from our extensive library of wild horse-related articles on Best Horse Practices.
120 Day Colt Starting Competition, featuring all wild horses, in Colorado, as covered by the Colorado Sun. Learn more.
Watch Horse Sense, part of a Brown University symposium in early 2022. With Connie Crawford, Kari Wells, and Maddy Butcher. Now available to stream free on YouTube.
A critical review of bush track racing in Georgia by the Washington Post. Read now.
Black horse families and City Ranch in this new magazine feature.
Nicholas Evans, author of the Horse Whisperer, dies. Perhaps a sappy romance, but whatever. Judge for yourself.
BHPS gets full coverage in Concordia
Check out the Best Horse Practices Summit press release in the Concordia Magazine, a European equestrian magazine.
Redmond Equine blog on horse stretches
Chincoteague horses may come from Spanish shipwreck line.
And just because: Cook this marvelous peach/almond dessert in your cast iron No. 8 pan.
Scores of wild horses die of equine flu at Canon City facility.
Colorado ranches survive and thrive by diversifying. Read more.
Wonderful short story about a talking horse and grief and, yes, getting old. Read Houyhnhnm.
The Kentucky Derby, as told by horses.
The Tevis Cup, 100-mile horse race, is coming up .
Tips for taking better pics of your horse.
Some photojournalism at the NY Times:
Horseback and Eagle Hunting in Mongolia.
New livelihood for Welsh ponies in Wales.
We’re digging Bitterbrush, a documentary of two women range riders. Watch trailer here.
Meet the Hall of Fame inductees, from Stream Horse. Learn more
Horse events booted from Olympic pentathlon. Learn more
Marina Bayeva lived in the Ukraine before beginning studies in the US. Scroll down to see her efforts to help horse rescue, Equine Court, in the Ukraine.
Essential Hoof co-author Susan Kauffmann created this video to get the word out about a dog rescue in Sumy, Ukraine. Watch it here. Or, visit the organization’s website here (hit the Google translate option if it pops up!).
Horse and Hound reports on efforts to help horses in Ukraine. Read more.
Dr. Doug Thal, 2022 BHPS presenter, On Letting Go.
The Gauge podcast interviews Clinton Anderson. You may have issues with this horseman, but his ability to talk no-nonsense and call BS is refreshing. Editor’s note – there’s some cussing here.
CBS/Canada mini-feature on Jimmy Anderson. Watch here.
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Meet Marvel and the horses of Mesa Verde. New Video
Introduction to Forage online class offered by Equine Guelph. Learn more.
Mississippi cowboys and the Big Rodeo Project. Read about it!
Study of healthy horses, never given dewormer products. Read more
Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin. Start here.
New Lyme vaccine targets ticks Learn more
Cat Clifford as stable hand in Budweiser Super Bowl commercial.
More wild horse roundups planned for 2022. Learn more.
Big Doors Swing on Little Hinges. Blog post by Dr. Dave Jefferson.
Navajos and horses. Short mini doc.
Effects of lateralization in wild horses. Video of presentation by Dr. Patricia Barlow-Irick.
These Olympic athletes put their horses first. Read more.
Getty image for National Geographic
Learn more about Women in Ranching. Watch video
National Geographic: Do we now know where horses evolved? Learn more.
Alayne Blickle offers free downloadable tips for wildfire here.
The National Mustang Association/Colorado is actively assisting Mesa Verde National Park in the removal of feral horses. Check out this NMA newsletter to learn about the successful capture of the stallion Marvel (at right) and learn more about NMA’s good works. Read newsletter here.
Keiara Wade attended the Best Horse Practices Summit a few years ago in Durango, Colorado. Since then, she has been involved in scores of film projects involving the Compton Cowboys and being a Black horsewoman as well as someone with past traumas:
- Watch Keiara Mini Documentary
- Watch Compton Cowboy Ride for Peace and other videos on her website.
Modern Olympic Pentathlon drops horse riding after coach hits horse in face. Read more
Tips for Older Beginner Riders. Read more.
Trail Riding on Multi-Use Trails. A post by Randy Winter.
Piper Klemm on how and why the horse world needs more diversity. Watch interview.
Oceans of Grass is a documentary about a Nebraska ranch. Learn more.
What horses teach us about systemic racism. Listen to podcast.
3 Mules. The man and the equines travel thousands of miles in the name of freedom and sharing the world (and public space!). Read the blog to learn about Jane, the mule, who lived decades and is celebrated and mourned.
Alayne Blickle weighs in on mitigating climate-related anxiety and horse ownership. Read more
A 5th generation rodeoing family in Maryland. Watch and learn more
Filson features farrier and mule packer James Reeves. Check it out
Dr. Jefferson considers the instantaneous Horse Friends. Read more.
What happens when Ms Dreamy (at right( loses her bridle in this AQHA reining competition? Watch video.
Do you know what tools to use to keep your senior horse healthy and happy? Equine Guelph does! Learn more.
Take this quick senior horse quiz.
Redmond Equine shares this blog post: Where does YOUR mineral salt come from? Learn more.
Along with scores of celebrities, a horse was seen at the Met gala. Weirdness rules
This woman and her horse rocked dressage at the Paralympics. Learn more
At the Met gala
This racetrack has better priorities. Read about Grants Pass racing in NY Times article.
NBC Olympic schedule for equestrian events.
Follow Olympic show jumping, eventing, and dressage. Start here.
Dr. Rebecca Husted talks with Wendy Murdoch on ‘Social License and Animal Welfare’
Sage Advice & Superhumans, an audio/video podcast. An interview with Russ Barnett, owner of Outfitters Supply.
Equine Guelph partners with Best Horse Practices Summit. Learn more.
Equine Guelph offers equine business course, advice on ticks, and news. Check out their latest newsletter here.
— Or get a free ebook, Horses 101.
Do you know signs of heat exhaustion, stroke, and stress? Learn more here.
Learn about the plan to gather wild horses at Mesa Verde National Park. Watch video.
Do old traditions hold back the horse industry? How and why diversity is essential to the future of the horse industry. Read and watch interview with Dr. Piper Klemm.
Federal legislation will end soring if Congress passes it. Read more.
Cowboy culture is alive in these 11 places. Read more.
Dr. Dave Jefferson on News Center Maine, discussing his new book, Goodbye Old Friend.Watch here.
Maine communities pulled together to make the pandemic more bearable. Check out this fun video, celebrating community success. (yeah, we know it’s got nothing to do with horses).
Check out this teaser for Cowgirl Retreats with Alayne Blickle, former BHPS presenter. Watch here.
Amazon has a new series about a “Sheeps Whisperer” Check out the trailer, in which sheep commentary is offered.
It’s National Week of Conversation! Be part of the conversation. Reach out and learn something new. Improve your listening. Courage over Contempt! Learn more.
Check out the Stockmanship School at the Cottonwood Guest Ranch in Wells, Nevada, led by Whit Hibbard, fourth generation Montana rancher. Learn more here.
Watch this short People and Carnivores video to learn more about how ranchers can coexist with Grizzlies, Wolves, and Mountain Lions. Watch now.
Did you know? Unreliable research often gets more attention than solid, peer-reviewed studies, according to this report in Science magazine. Learn more about the quandary here.
We dig Daniel Dauphin’s DVD on bits. More than a Bit O’ Information. Chock FULL of great information. Check it out here.
Scott Gore teaches rawhide braiding. Become an online student with his acclaimed video instruction. Learn more.
Lupine Pet will replace your dog collar or leash for free, even if it’s chewed. Check out the colorful selections here.
Make your own bosal! Scott Gore offers video lessons and accompanying materials. Learn more here.
This organization helps people of marginalized communities have safe access to the outdoors. Check out LoveIsKing.
Feel-good profile of a retired racehorse facility in Georgetown, KY, not far from the 2021 Best Horse Practices Summit! Watch now.
Can horse racing survive? A deep look at the industry. Read more.
Wild horses gone to slaughter. What went terribly wrong when the BLM gave incentives to mustang buyers. Read more
Ecologist Charles Post travels across Nevada to explore how overpopulated wild horses effect native wildlife. Wildlife Society film, Horse Rich Dirt Poor.
Horse named after Breonna Taylor wins Kentucky Derby pre-race at Churchill Downs. Read more
Former BHPS presenter Alayne Blickle offers excellent tutorials on horse and horse property management. Check out these complimentary offerings:
Tips for safe trail riding during pandemic
StreamHorseTV has links to scores of watchable horse events here.
Wild horses as a Nevada recruiting tool? Taking a complicated situation and making it more so. Read more.
Utah home owners find 300+ year horse skeleton in their back yard. Learn more about the little mare.
Ancient horse riders playing soccer? Horses kicking balls. Learn more about what researchers found in China.
Pensions for retired horses and dogs in Poland. Sounds like a plan.
Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore becomes the first woman to win the Grand National. Read here. Watch replay here.
The legendary Devon Horse Show cancelled for a second year. Read more
From the perspective of evolutionary and developmental biologists, a horse’s hoof is literally a giant middle finger. Learn more
A record of ancient horseback riding, etched in bones and teeth. Read more
These horses at right are in need of new homes. Learn more at the Maine Horse Matchmaker on Facebook. Visit page
Learn the 5 Components of Psychological First Aid. Read more.
Learn about Brianna Noble’s Humble project. An awesome video, sponsored by Woolrich.
15-year old Carlee McCutcheon wins her first Grand Prix event with this unexpected jump off victory. Read more.
Loveland, Colorado emergency officials pull horse from frozen pond with crane. Read more
Equine Influenza in Oregon. Read more
Gelding dies of Equine Herpes in Ontario. Read more
Dead horses found on North Dakota farm. Man charge with felony animal cruelty. Read more
Four Irish horse/rider pairs place in top 10 at Grand Prix show jumping event in Florida. Read more.
Learn more about the All Indian Rodeo cowboys.
Just days before St. Patrick’s Day, four Irish horse and rider pairs place among the top 10 at this Grand Prix showjumping event in Florida. Read more.
All Indian Rodeo Cowboys Association
What makes for an excellent roping horse. This judge explains from the AQHA Worlds. Watch and listen.
Patti Colbert of the Extreme Mustang Makeover calls horse associations too “male, pale, and stale.” The horse industry must become more culturally competent if it wants to survive and thrive. Learn more here.
Watch the International Women’s Day conversation with top horsewomen here.
This Ranching and Rodeoing family in Utah has gotten creative in order to survive and thrive. Read feature.
Don’t forget to take the AHP Equine Industry Survey! Start here.
Not One More Vet is an organization with a mission to help veterinarians, who are up to 3.5 times more likely to commit suicide than those in the general population.
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Read more about why the suicide rate among vets is high.