Ah-Helmet: Eadith

Read more about the Ah-Helmet contest here. VOTE for Eadith by posting a comment below. Our show horse is almost three years old. My daughter wears a helmet while practicing at home. But will not wear a helmet while in the western show ring, only […]

Ah-Helmet: Nancy in Steelton, PA

Read more about the Ah-Helmet contest here. VOTE for Nancy by posting a comment below. My Ah-Helmet moment actually occurred after the “moment.” I signed up to take part in a “Saddle Up for St. Jude” ride near my barn. At that time, I had […]

Welcome Outfitters Supply!

Welcome Outfitters Supply to our fantastic, growing group of advertising partners! For nearly 30 years, Outfitters Supply has been supplying horse packers and trail riders with just the right gear for their outings. The Columbia Falls, Montana, company helped me with an affordable option as […]

Ah-Helmet Moment, Round Four

Next week, we’ll begin accepting entries for what might be the most popular round of our Ah-Helmet Moment Contest. We’ll be giving away the stylish, new Cheyenne helmet. It features a low profile and hand-made, leather fitting. Win one before it’s even available in stores! […]

Enter our Trails to Town contest

The crisp days of autumn are a perfect time to ramp up our outstanding giveaway offerings! This week, we kick off another Trails to Town contest to win a luxurious Ramblers Way top. It will be the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe. We’re giving […]

Visit Nelson and Skinner at the Equine Affaire

Our game plan is coming together for the Equine Affaire, the horse extravaganza that’s less than two months away. (November 12-15 in West Springfield, MA) We’re thrilled to announce that horsewomen Amy Skinner and Raechel Nelson will be at the NickerNews and BestHorsePractices booth in […]

Congrats to our Ramblers Way Farm winner

Nina Fuller is the winner of our first Trails to Town contest, sponsored by Ramblers Way, maker of classy, premium wool layers. She best answered the question, “Why I’d like to win a luxurious, versatile Rambling Way top”: The Hollis, Maine sheep keeper and photographer […]

Relax with links to horse-friendly humor and poetry

As summer winds down, many of us are soaking up fine rides and remembering the highlights of the season. We might also have our first breathers, breaks in the busy business of riding, haying, training, and get-togethers. As such, let us bring you an array […]

Psychology of an Exciting Moment

Scientists try to explain the slow motion phenomenon of a wreck, saying it has something to do with the almighty amygdala. They say that cherry-sized bit of brain rules the day when emotions are in play and messes with the laying down of memories. But […]

We found awesome barn snacks

Here’s the thing with being outside and active: you get hungry. And the more you tune into your body, the pickier you become about what goes down the gullet. If you listen, your body will tell you what works and what doesn’t. And, if research […]