Memorial Day was established about 150 years ago to honor those who died serving our country. But at NickerNews, we’d like to appropriate it to remember our beloved horses, those who’ve served us throughout the years. Consider visiting the Memorial pages, a special, dedicated section […]
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Check out this app
There are scores of horse-related applications for smart phones. Starting today with the Check Out This App!, we’ll review a few that cross our palms. Our marketing director, Emily Thomas Luciano, takes the reins for this premier post. She writes: Horse 360 $1.99-$9.99 (depending on […]
Read moreUnbranded gets standing ovation
Unbranded, the new documentary film about the epic, 3,000-mile journey of four Texas A & M University grads and their cavvy of extraordinary mustangs, is receiving rave reviews at the Canadian film festival, Hot Docs. Read review. Kudos! But did you know? NickerNews was the […]
Read moreWelcome Libby Lyman & Hay Pillow!
This week, we welcome two new and exciting advertisers to our fantastic family of partners. Libby Lyman has been expanding her knowledge base, circle of comfort, and client list with a Gentle Approach to Horsemanship. She leads clinics from California to Maine and points in […]
Read moreWelcome Fly Predators & Renegade Hoof Boots
This week, we welcome two new businesses into the Cayuse Crest Communications advertising family! Spalding Labs has a well-earned and established reputation for effective fly control with smart, science-based methods. All without chemicals. What’s the key? Wee little flies that tackle the bigger, pesky ones. […]
Read moreZarzyski’s Wild Rides
I had the excellent opportunity to interview poet and former bronc rider Paul Zarzyski last month. As a young man, Zarzyski headed west from his Wisconsin roots and landed in Montana where he started riding bucking horses and attended the University of Montana. Some 40 […]
Read moreKurgo gives us reason to smile during Mud Season
Mud, mud, glorious mud Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood So follow me follow, down to the hollow And there let me wallow in glorious mud — Flanders and Swann Mud Season’s around the corner. How will your back seat look? Is it […]
Read moreUnited in Love and Equine Dedication
Question: How many horse owners does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: Name any number. The light bulb won’t get changed because they’re too busy talking about horses, minis, donkeys, and mules. Say this about our crazy community: we are passionate, enthusiastic, devoted, […]
Read moreToughest Winter Warrior wins Muck Boots
It may be a Worst Ever Winter, but for Muck Boot wearers, it’s a bit less painful: “At least my feet stay warm and dry,” they say. Who among you has it worst? In this record-breaking season, we’re rewarding one lucky, tough reader with a […]
Read moreWelcome HayBalancer & Adventurista Designs!
2015 has brought positive changes to Cayuse Crest Communications, our family of sites that includes NickerNews, BestHorsePractices and UtahOutsider. We’re growing in readership and advertisers are jumping aboard. Please welcome Adventurista Designs and Dr. Thornley’s Hay Balancer. We met Adventurista Designs founder Meghan Holler at […]
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