Amy Skinner is a frequent guest columnist and the owner and operator of Essence Horsemanship in Boyne City, Michigan. Here, she reviewed the Betty jeans from the Kimes Ranch Jean Company: Amy writes: I ride a lot and I go through a lot of jeans. […]
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New Kimes Jean Habit Well Worth It
Some say humans are nothing more than their habits. That’s especially true when we try to make healthy diet and exercise changes. Nearly everyone I interviewed for our Focus on Fitness articles said success came only after many failures and near misses. Once habits get […]
Read moreAriat’s Monaco Zip Paddock Boot for GrownUps Only
Call me a child. My first instinct when receiving a new pair of boots is to run out in the mud, scuff ‘em up, and break ‘em in. Not so with my new Ariat Monaco Zip Paddock boots. Far Too Lovely. The black boots with […]
Read moreThe Ariat Vaquera: Hello, Gorgeous!
We asked our marketing director, Emily Luciano, to review the new Vaquera boot from Ariat. Luciano is an accomplished horsewoman. She’s competed in several Extreme Mustang Makeovers and has trained for years with her dad, Jim Thomas, a national clinician. The Vaqueras have a 13 […]
Read moreThe Great Trail Rider’s Giveaway
What better way to kick off riding season than with a slew of excellent, trail riding giveaways? Check out $1,000 worth of prizes. We partnered with SPOT to offer the SPOT Gen 3 device with a year’s satellite tracking and messaging subscription service FREE. It’s […]
Read moreWin 5 Star Pad and Unbranded book
At NickerNews and BestHorsePractices, we partner with great businesses that hold up to our nitpicking scrutiny. We like to endorse products and services proven to benefit horse and rider (with evidence-based research whenever possible). Partner products are almost always made in America and have the […]
Read moreBlunnies: Don’t let their Hipness Fool You
The folks at Blundstone, a 146-year old Tasmanian company, were kind enough to send us a few pairs of their classic, slip-on work boots for consideration. Blundstone might have started in Tasmania, off the southeast coast of Australia, but you’ll now find Blunnies in over […]
Read moreWelcome back advertisers!
We welcome back advertising partners Morton Real Estate, Hay Balancer, Spalding Labs and Renegade Hoof Boots. Morton offers premier real estate services in southern Maine. Check out this lovely Woolwich property, ready for you and your horses. Need to sell and horse property? Morton […]
Read moreA Vest to Invest in
When it comes to gear, I veer towards minimalism. I like products that look good, fit brilliantly, and last for years. I also like to feel good about my purchases. Maybe that’s why our connection with Cotopaxi, a young Utah company, has been so fortuitous. […]
Read moreWelcome Denim Express
We welcome Denim Express to our fantastic family of partners and advertisers! Finding quality jeans is becoming as challenging as chipping frozen, cemented manure out of stalls and paddocks. The days of grabbing your favorite style off the rack at your Main Street store are […]
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