Walking Horse Adventure: A Ride on the Wild Side
December 29, 2006 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Happenings, Resources
A few weeks ago I was visiting friends in middle Tennessee, the heart of Tennessee Walking Horse country, and they took me to visit the stables of Rollie Beard, professional Walking Horse trainer and judge. After a wonderful demonstration by Rollie, I was given the chance to ride. This cowgirl has never ridden a gaited [...]
Finest Western Craftmanship at the TCA Annual Exhibit
November 6, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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Back in August I posted about the Annual Exhibit and Sale of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association hosted by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The exhibit runs through December 3rd in Oklahoma City. But now you don’t have to go to Oklahoma to enjoy the exhibit. They’ve posted a fabulous photo album of [...]
Flicka (and Tim McGraw) Arrives in Theaters
October 20, 2006 by Saddle Sense
Filed under Happenings, Other Stuff
On Friday, October 20th, the movie "Flicka" opens in theaters nationwide. Sounds like a sweet (hopefully not tooooo sweet) family horsie movie. Flicka originated as a book, but has already been made into a movie and a TV series. In this version, country singer Tim McGraw (swoon) plays the father and Alice Lohman the daughter. [...]
Quarter Horse Congress: Nothing Else Like It
October 10, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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The Quarter Horse Congress is one of the biggest annual events in the equine world. It’s going on right now (Sept. 30 – Oct 22nd) in Columbus, Ohio. Congress is such a big and broad event that trying to define it is a challenge. First, it’s the world’s largest single breed horse show. But, it’s [...]
Western Folklife Exhibit
October 7, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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The Western Folklife Center is an organization dedicated to celebrating the everyday traditions of people who live and work in the American West. They have a wonderful exhibit going on right now at their Elko, Nevada location called "Back at the Ranch: An Artful Life." But, if you’re far from Elko, you can see a [...]
A Tough Job But Someone Has To Do It
September 14, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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Yesterday was one of those gorgeous, warm, end of summer days here in southwest Montana. I decided it was a good day to go riding and do some "in-field" research for the Western Saddle Guide. Okay, who am I kidding? I was playing hooky. But what a great ride we had. My friend Chrissy and [...]
County Fair Time
September 3, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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Out here in southwest Montana (Beaverhead County) we’re enjoying fair time. This weekend especially is a big time here in Dillon, billed as the Biggest Weekend in Montana. In addition to the fair with all of the 4H exhibits, horse show, and animal competitions, there’s a carnival, a PRCA rodeo, and an Aaron Tippin concert. [...]
Cowgirls Get Their Due
September 1, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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We love our cowboys, but it’s time for the cowgirls to get their due. A "must see" stop when you’re in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The Museum’s Mission Statement: The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and documents the lives of women who have [...]
