I know this post is more than a month overdue, but I wanted to share some of the excitement from my trip to the American Horse Publications Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona, in June. As you may recall, I was a finalist in one category, plus I had an article that was submitted by a client, … Continue reading Saddle Up for Scottsdale
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A Tootie Bland Production – Western Horse & Gun
This weekend I set off for Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 2017 American Horse Publications Seminar. I'm so excited for this weekend, not only for the gorgeous backdrop of Arizona, nor the fact that I'm a finalist in two categories, nor that I'm presenting to our student members, but for the chance to catch up with … Continue reading A Tootie Bland Production – Western Horse & Gun
Police K-9s: Partners in Duty & In Life
In the February/March 2017 issue of Western Horse & Gun Magazine, I had the privilege to highlight a relationship I have seen grow firsthand. Police K-9 teams undergo a lot of intense training, sometimes mores than typical police officer teams. Not only do they train themselves, but they have to train some of the most … Continue reading Police K-9s: Partners in Duty & In Life
7 Destinations for Hunting Heaven – Western Horse & Gun
Who says hunting has to be done with long days in the brush and long nights in an uncomfortable tent? Sometimes you want to just get away from it all, relax with five-star cuisine, Egyptian cotton sheets, and bring home a trophy for the wall in the process. Doesn't sound like your typical hunting trip? … Continue reading 7 Destinations for Hunting Heaven – Western Horse & Gun
Give Your Horse a Winning Smile
Just as with humans, a horse's teeth are the most important component to overall wellness. If they're not probably cared for, their health can deteriorate--his coat can become dull and lifeless, weight can drop, and his behavior will be affected. That's why equine dental health is so important. In this article, written for Western Horse … Continue reading Give Your Horse a Winning Smile
Equine Health: Vesicular Stomatitis
(From the June/July issue of Western Horse & Gun Magazine) During 2014’s peak travel season for horse owners, the state of Colorado had more than 370 premises under quarantine for equine vesicular stomatitis. Surprisingly most of the equine events in the state went on without a hitch, and the final quarantines were released in late … Continue reading Equine Health: Vesicular Stomatitis