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The Promise of Youth. This adorable picture of little cowboy Craig Miller started me thinking about the future of the equine industry. At 22 months this pint size cowboy is all in, but where will he be with horses 22 years from now? Will he be trail riding, competing, training, or maybe graduating from an Equine studies program? Will he still be involved with horses in any way; … [Read more...] about Notes From Inside The Corral (July 2013 issue)

by Eleanor Blazer Is alfalfa best hay for horses? The word alfalfa comes from the Arabic word “alfasfasha”.  Loosely translated it means “the best fodder”. But, is it? Read entire article by subscribing to the Horsemen's Corral. … [Read more...] about Horses and Alfalfa

The EIA Myth: how your equine veterinarian is scamming you! is the latest Kindle book by author, trainer, trader and teacher Don Blazer. “The dangers of EIA (equine infectious anemia) are a made-up crisis designed to keep cash rolling in year after year by requiring a Coggins test on all horses going to public places or crossing state lines,” Blazer says. … [Read more...] about The EIA Myth: How Your Equine Veterinarian is Scamming You

The cornerstone for the Rangerbred Horse was laid in 1878 when General U.S. Grand, during a world tour, visited Sultan Abdul Hamid of Turkey. As a token of deep friendship, the old Sultan presented the General with two desert stallions on the day of his departure. One was an Arabian named Leopard, the other a Barb named Linden Tree. These stallions reached Virginia early in … [Read more...] about Early Rangerbred History

Whether you are a mounted shooter, team roper, barrel racer or a pleasure rider, your horse will benefit from time away from the stress and routine of an arena. Keeping a horse mentally fresh is a key part of success inside the arena, and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) is a great way to do just that. Co-founder Carrie Scrima formed the Texas-originated … [Read more...] about Not Just a Trail Horse Anymore…