Swell Horse People
Tales of Tough Terrain Editorial
It\’s Out! The January / February issue of Western Horse Review is in the mail and this one is not to be missed. Seriously. With features on western weddings, equine careers and schools, wild horses, plus much, much more – this edition is visually stunning and a heck of a way to ring in the …
5 Weeks to Christmas: Great Gift Ideas
Giving always leaves a better vibe within me than receiving, thus the gist of this week\’s great gift ideas. Soaring temperatures, widespread drought, wildfires and a general overpopulation of horses in the U.S. has seriously depleted the supply of hay, driving the cost of hay up to $25 a square bale in some regions. It\’s …
Saddlestrings & Heartstrings Trail Ride
SUBMITTED BY SHELLEY REPKA-WILLARD For the past seven years the Foothills Fetal Alcohol Society (FFAS) has hosted the Saddlestrings and Heartstrings trail ride as the signature event in both fundraising and festivity. This year, 80 mounted riders enjoyed a picturesque ride at the Nelson ranch west of Longview, AB. After the ride, over 185 people …
DFI Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby & AB Championship Show
Another edition of the ARCHA\’s DFI Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby & Alberta Championship Show is in the books. Held this past weekend at the Claresholm Agri-Plex, cow horse enthusiasts of the purest kind came to cheer on their fellow mates and watch true, unfettered vaquero action. There were futurity horses, 2-rein horses, spotted horses… and …
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Battle of the Breeds 2012
SUBMITTED BY R-BAC PHOTOGRAPHY Alberta is horse country so you would expect to find multiple shows going on every weekend. This summer has been no exception. Often these riders must choose between shows or attend more than one in the same weekend. As a photographer, I can only cover so many riders in so many …
September/October Sneak Peek
Coming soon to your mailbox and newsstand, I\’m excited to preview the September/October issue for y\’all here. When I watched seasoned chuckwagon driver Chad Harden’s lead horse collapse and the subsequent pile-up of horses, humans and wheels during a heat of the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby on July 12, my heart leapt to my throat. …
