Pet Portraits: Your Horse as a Work of Art

If you’re reading this blog, then you probably feel as I do that there is no more beautiful animal than a horse. And the most beautiful of all is our own horse.
I have tons of photographs of my horse, but what I treasure the most is an original portrait that I had done recently. It’s [...]

Southwest Montana Stars in “Trail & Rider” Magazine

Last night I curled up with the latest copy of “The Trail Rider” magazine (May 2009) and was excited to come across an article on my neck of the woods – southwestern Montana.
“Postcard From Montana: Gem of the West” is a travel article about a horse trip the writers made to the the Pioneer [...]

The Packer’s Bible

If you’re considering packing with your horses this summer (or even if you’re just interested in the subject), you’ll want to pick of this little jewel of a book, first published in the 1950’s – Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails.
Author Joe Black’s book is known as the “packer’s bible” and hasn’t been improved upon in [...]

Scratching That Itch: Itching Post

I have to share my new favorite horse gadget. It’s called the Itchin Post and my horses LOVE them!
The Itchin Posts are molded rubber panels with raised conical points that provide a surface for horses (and other animals) to scratch those itches.
They can be easily attached to any secured pole or flat surface with standard [...]

Saddlemaking Video: Start to Finish

The saddlemaking process is fascinating and complex. Keith Valley, an accomplished saddle maker, has created this wonderful time lapse photo slide show that documents the making of a saddle from start to finish.
This is definitely a “must-see” for western riding enthusiasts.
If you’re interested in learning more about saddlemaking, you’ll also want to check out Keith’s [...]

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