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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ah-Helmet Moment, Round Three

We’re nearing the midway point of our fabulous series of giveaways, sponsored by Troxel. Welcome to Round Three of the Ah-Helmet Moment Contest. Read Amanda’s moment Read Tami’s moment Read Annette’s moment Read Laure’s moment Vote for your favorite by leaving a comment for their […]

Good to Go: Gear Review

I have respect for traditions and methods that stand the test of time and best practices. That’s one reason I embrace the horsemanship of the Dorrances and Ray Hunt. New ideas and products are always worth trying, as we’ve found with the excellent Hay Pillow […]