Car rides with the windows down Tall, ice-filled drinks Ocean swims with your horse The pleasures of summer seem far, far away. At my place, pasture walks are slow, laborious efforts of postholing, walking in snow that goes to my thighs and fills my boots. […]
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Equine Affaire prize lineup
We’ll be giving away fabulous Darn Tough socks (made right in Vermont and guaranteed for life), Adventure Medical Kits and Zootility tools to ALL Remuda Reader subscribers at the Equine Affaire (while supplies last). We’ll be at the Better Living Center. Not going? (scroll down) […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreWelcome 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 […]
Read moreOutdoor 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 […]
Read moreEquine 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 […]
Read moreAh-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 […]
Read moreGood 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 […]
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