Enjoy a visit with some of the Colorado State University students in the Legends of Ranching horse program as they visit about getting their horses ready for their sale April 26th. The colts arrived with …
This interview features Paul Garrison III, a mulemanship expert from South Central Texas, discussing his work and philosophy regarding mules. Here’s a summary: Paul’s Background: He’s been working with mules for about 20 years and …
This interview features Dr. Sarah Matlock, an assistant professor at Colorado State University’s Equine Science program, discussing her research and approach to equine behavior and training. Key points include: • Focus on Evidence-Based Practices: …
Dressage rider and trainer Jessica Jo Tate (JJ) shares her insights on horsemanship, training, and competition in this interview. Tate, who began riding dressage at age nine and met her mentor Charles De Kunffy at …
This interview with Curt Pate covers his journey in the horse world, starting from his childhood experiences riding horses to his current focus on stockmanship. He discusses how his early ranching and rodeo background lacked …
In this interview, Jim Hicks, author of Riding in the Sweet Light, discusses his writing process and teaching philosophy. Hicks explains that his quotes often originate from observing conversations and interactions, highlighting the importance of …
From Kevin Hall: “I first heard Gene’s name when I was attending farrier’s school at North Western Colorado Community College. The instructor was a man by the name of of Dave Lewis, he came from …
Emily and Alex Trauner discussed the Weanling and Yearling Handling Courses at Montana State University, focusing on the program’s structure, student backgrounds, and the importance of emotional development in horse handling. They also explored the …
In this meeting, Emily and Dr. Tim Winegard discuss his most recent book The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity which explores the significant role of horses in human history, covering topics from their domestication …
Emily, and authors Smoke Elzer and Eva-Maria Maggi discuss the book Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and the importance of preserving wild places. They also shared their experiences with …
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