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Tough little Massey-Ferguson an arena’s best friend

Tough little Massey-Ferguson an arena’s best friend

So grateful for this tough little Massey-Ferguson 1740E from Ron's Equipment. I've had it for about a year, and it makes all the difference on the arena and our trails! P.S. We've noticed that dragging before storms helps the sand base melt faster.

These blondes had cabin fever

These blondes had cabin fever

Sandy spies her horse friends having fun. It takes a certain amount of determination to get out on the horses after two snowstorms, even though the temperatures hovered in the mid-30’s here. I forgot to factor in horsey cabin fever, which made for a spirited ride on...

The day we took the coveted horse club image award

The day we took the coveted horse club image award

Poudre River Riders, 2000 Larimer County 4-H Horse Club Image Award I was so proud of these hard-working 4-H youngsters at this moment in the summer of 2000. They triumphed to win the 2000 Larimer County 4-H Horse Club Image Award after days of making pre-fair stall...

Sunrise at Poudre River Stables

Sunrise at Poudre River Stables

If you wake up early enough around here, you see some amazing sights. A belated Happy New Year from the gang at Poudre River Stables! Thanks to Mary Ward for the photos!

Snuggle up with ‘Crash Test Cowboy’

Snuggle up with ‘Crash Test Cowboy’

“Crash Test Cowboy”, has hit the stores! Fend off that winter chill and snuggle up with a cowboy romance, a dash of mystery, humor and, oh yes, horses. The plot: When she takes on an alias and poses as a home nurse to broke and broken bull rider Jesse McCloud, Ginger...

Kalvin plays ball

Kalvin plays ball

https://youtu.be/13XgEFvEUQI If you ever wonder whether horses play with those giant balls, they do. Now in his later years, Kalvin tends toward gentle, low-key behavior. He does enjoy his giant ball.

CHA Equine Facility Manager Certification!

CHA Equine Facility Manager Certification!

I am happy to report that I received the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Equine Facility Manager (EFM) certificate today at the end of a three-day evaluation process. We took four written tests, gave hands-on demonstrations, always with an eye toward safety,...

All About Peyton celebrates his 4-year anniversary

All About Peyton celebrates his 4-year anniversary

Kalinda and Peyton gave each other a very nice four-year anniversary gift today at the Northern Colorado Dressage Association Schooling Show at Tomora Training Center. Four years ago, Kalinda adopted Peyton following his retirement from the Arapahoe Park Horse Track.