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 […]

Outdoor Retailer is for us riders, too

Attending the Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City is a bit like heading to the mall on Christmas Eve: be prepared for nuttiness and overstimulation. Attend it in cowboy boots and jeans and you’ll spend a good amount of time convincing folks that horse riders […]

Equine Affaire Update

Plans for NickerNews and BestHorsePractices at the Equine Affaire are heating up. Even as we soak up the last days of summer, we’re working hard to put together some great booth offerings for the four-day extravaganza. It will be worth your while to stop by […]

NickerNews guest columnist and her mini win award

A huge congratulations to Marsha Craig and Lily, her miniature horse. The pair will be presented with the inaugural Nemo Award from the Tufts Paws for People organization. Along with Marsha’s partner, Jack Martin, the team works arduously and brings smiles to scores of patients […]