Resources

April 23, 2007

• Sheridan Style of Saddlemaking

  There's a wonderful article in the May 2007 issue of "Western Horseman" (on newstands now) on Don King and the Sheridan style of saddlemaking. (…)

April 19, 2007

• Leathercraft

  Throughout their history, western saddles have showcased exceptional leather artistry and craftmanship including carving, stamping, braiding, and lacing. (…)

April 9, 2007

• Horse Prints from ElegantHorsePictures.com

  If you're looking for a great selection of horse-related prints make sure to check out ElegantHorsePictures.com. (…)

March 27, 2007

• Do You Pack a Horse First Aid Kit on the Trail?

  Have you ever seen the lists some folks have created of items they think every rider should pack when hitting the trail? Jeepers, these lists are long. They have you ready for anything. (…)

March 24, 2007

• Make Your Own Saddle Stand

  I've received quite a few requests from folks looking for plans for building a saddle stand. I'm no carpenter, but I think I found a set of plans for a stand that even I could build. (…)

March 21, 2007

• Cowgirl Nicki, American Girl's "Girl of the Year"

  Okay, here's a heads up for all of you moms, dads, grandmas, grandads and any other folks who know of some little girls who are horse and doll crazy. (…)

March 18, 2007

• Learning With Ray Hunt

  I had the pleasure to work at a ranch that hosted a Ray Hunt clinic a couple of years ago. Ray and Tom Dorrance are considered the founders of the modern natural horsemanship movement. (…)

March 11, 2007

• Saddle Maker's Blog

  I've discovered another blog by a working saddlemaker. Steve Mason of Alberta, Canada has just started a blog where he documents his work and the steps to making a saddle. (…)

March 8, 2007

• The Ranch Vacation of Your Dreams

  Time to start thinking about those summer vacations. Have you ever wanted to experience life on a real working cattle ranch? I sure did. Six years ago I took the vacation that changed my life. (…)

March 2, 2007

• Winter Riding: Stirrups and Boots

  We've finally gotten some snow here in very dry southwest Montana, so I enjoyed a great ride yesterday. There's nothing like taking your horse for a ride in nice, new powdery snow. (…)

February 27, 2007

• Jeremiah Watt: Saddle Maker and Blogger

  Jeremiah Watt is one of the top western saddle makers working today. His saddle and silver work is truly amazing. And it turns out that Jeremiah is a bit of a computer geek, too. (…)

February 25, 2007

• Gadgets: The Kaycee Cutter

  If you're into horses, there's a good chance your a horse gadget nut like I am. I love checking out new products. (…)

February 21, 2007

• Cowgirl University for all Cowgirl Wannabes

  The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has a really neat monthly education and adventrue series on all things cowgirl. They call it Cowgirl University. (…)

February 10, 2007

• The Clever Cashel Folks

  The Cashel Company is one of my fave horse tack companies. They are just so darn clever. Their product line up is filled with inventions designed to improve the life of the horse and rider. (…)

February 7, 2007

• RFD-TV Envy

  RFD-TV has some great horse-related shows. I know that because my friend, Chrissy, tells me about them. Taunts me with them, actually. She has satellite TV and I have cable TV. (…)

January 3, 2007

• Ray Hunt's Wisdom

  I've been enjoying an email exchange with Rich, a new horseman from Canada. (…)

December 29, 2006

• Walking Horse Adventure: A Ride on the Wild Side

  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. (…)

December 5, 2006

• Twisted Tails

  Someone just turned me onto a very neat site called TwistedTails.com that makes handmade horsehair jewelry including bracelets, necklaces and keychains. (…)

December 4, 2006

• An Artist in the Family

  I have to share.

  My sister happens to be an artist - a very good artist. For 20 years she's had her own graphic design firm, but her first love has always been painting. (…)

November 4, 2006

• WesternHorseman.com Worth Checking Out

  I'm a big fan of Western Horseman magazine. Each month they have a great mix of articles on western riding and lifestyle topics. It's always great to curl up with a new issue. (…)