SPOT to the rescue! (And for serious fun)

The move to Colorado means a few things change: I’m in unfamiliar territory. I’m mostly alone while exploring on foot and horseback. Just in time, the folks at SPOT have sent their Gen3 device with satellite service for messaging and tracking. This summer, SPOT is […]

Starting ’em young and without mounting blocks

Russ Little has a lot going on. The 37 year-old Idahoan has dozens of horses he uses for the company, Dry Ridge Outfitters. His four children, ages 14, 12, 10, and eight, all help out. It’s a busy place and the kids, said Little, have […]

Vote for your favorite Ah-Helmet moment, Round 4

Round 4 of the Ah-Helmet moment contest is a great one. Read more about the Ah-Helmet contest here. There are so many to check out! To read more about the following contestants, simply click on their names: Christina Eadith Zoie Barbara […]

A New Go-To Jacket

As cold days come to Colorado and Utah, I’ve got a new Go-To jacket. It’s the Alpha Air from LL Bean. As comfortable as your favorite high school hoodie and as warm as a ski jacket, it’s better than either because it stretches and […]

Goodbye Utah, Hello Colorado

After two years in beautiful Utah, the NickerNews herd has headed to Colorado! The decision was a tough one, mostly having to do with knowing we didn’t want to live out our lives in the Beehive State. Read more about that here. Our ties to […]

Ramblers Way Trails to Town: Sara

Sara writes from Eureka, Montana: I’d love to enter the Trails to Town contest! I’m a mother of three (with number four on the way any day now!), wife of a Montana outfitter, and operator of River Stone Family Lodge. On any given day, I’m […]

Ramblers Way Trails to Town: Amy

Amy writes: I need this versatile top because I live a versatile lifestyle! From taking care of a menagerie of farm animals to shopping for farm supplies or supplies for the home. I love clothing made of wool because it keeps me warm and dry […]

Ah-Helmet: Claire

Read more about the Ah-Helmet contest here. VOTE for Claire by posting a comment below. My Ah-Helmet moment: When I was helping my horse Tonto with some stretches, nose touches to hind hoof, and a neighbor’s builders dropped their scaffold poles from the top of […]

Ah-Helmet Moment: Nanon from Georgia

Read more about the Ah-Helmet contest here. VOTE for Nanon by posting a comment below. My ah- helmet moment came several months after falling off of my horse and suffering a helmetless concussion. I was talking with my doctor, a triathlete who had suffered a […]

Ah-Helmet: Christina from Pearblossom, California

Read more about the Ah-Helmet contest here. VOTE for Christina by posting a comment below. My Ah-Helmet Moment: My home born and raised 5-year old gelding got a little excited about his nice first barrel turn — Suppose that’s more of a ‘Glad I was […]