The old saying “A picture is worth a thousand words.” is true, but it can also help or hinder when marketing a horse. Here at the ranch I take all the pictures.. I am not a professional photography by any means, but I still like to have good pictures of my horses. Here are some [...]

Making good Hands and Horses takes lots of WET BLANKETS
By R.P. Smith

The summer crew is all back in school and I am making the adjustment to being my own boss. I remember the feeling from back in my school days that as school started I had not gotten nearly as much done over the summer [...]

Nebraska 4-H Profile
By Noel Ochoa, Veterinary Technology Student, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

The state of Nebraska is full of 4-H members. In this larger group, there is that smaller group that works with horses and so very much enjoys it. One very good example of hard work and passion for horses would be Kallie Kayton [...]

NCTA Youth Horse Camp
By Jessica Koelsch
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Equestrian Team held their annual youth horse camp June 25 through the 27. This year, twenty-one youths ranging in age from twelve to sixteen years old and their horses attended.
It was a weekend filled with horseback riding, games, and learning many things about their [...]

No flies on you
By Betsy Wieland, Agriculture Extension Educator, Hennepin County, University of Minnesota Extension
There’s nothing like having your horse dance around you when you’re trying to clean his feet because he’s being harassed by biting flies. There are two categories of flies around horses and there are steps you can take to make your [...]

Nebraska State Fair Preview
By Jace Pittman
From August 27 to September 6, 2010, the Nebraska State Fair kicks off at its new venue at Fonner Park in Grand Island. For 160 years the State Fair has been a source of education, entertainment, and celebration of the Nebraskan way of life. Families who make the annual trip [...]