The bond between human and horse can be a thing of beauty, especially if it’s being demonstrated by one of rodeo’s top [...]
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Canadian show jumper Taylor Bland
The first time her grandparents took Taylor Bland to a show jumping competition at Spruce Meadows, she knew she had found her true passion [...]
Marci Edey – won the west with a smile
When one sits and reflects upon the western way of life they are likely to dream up images of galloping horses, mountains, [...]
Get out and enjoy winter: try skijoring
Although skijoring, the Norwegian word for “ski driving,” doesn’t slip off our Canadian tongues easily, the sport is fun and [...]
Confidence and acceptance is best taught when young
When should I start to play with a young horse? Playing with any horse, young or old, is best [...]
The Hansma way: a cut above the rest
The Hansma name may be associated with the cutting horse world, but a black and white photo of Gerry Hansma [...]
Pet, partner, couch potato or athlete: what is your horse?
Let me explain. Sometimes I use the diagram below at clinics I host. A “reactive” horse is one that is [...]
From the editor
I always look forward to a new year. It’s an opportunity to start over, to re-evaluate your goals, discard those [...]
Schlosser caps off career with ‘Cowboy of the Year’ honors
Nanton native Blake Schlosser is what cowboys call a “good hand.” He can do it all — he is an [...]
From cow tracker to ‘Mantracker’
Cowboy, gas tester, outfitter, guide, welder; these are just a few of Terry Grant’s jobs through the years. But how [...]