From September 20-21, 2024, the Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Finals was held at the Montrose County Event Center in Montrose, Colorado. The Mountain States Ranch Rodeo Series, Colorado’s richest and fastest-growing ranch rodeo event, is an annual celebration of America’s working cowboys, their families, and the ranches they represent. Many of the MSRR cowboys continue…
Building a Strong Foundation in Horse Training Horse training is a rewarding yet challenging endeavor that requires patience, consistency, and a deep understanding of equine behavior. Whether you’re a novice rider or an experienced equestrian, establishing a solid foundation in horse training is crucial for building trust and preparing your horse for competition. This article…
On September 18th, 2024, West Fest was held at the James Kjerstad Event Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. In the barrel racing discipline, Legendary Stakes competitors claimed multiple purses at West Fest. In the open discipline, TR Blazinblackbadger, sired by TR Illuminator Cash, the rider Cally Thomas-Kindred, the dam Chick Is Blazin, and the…
Pole Bending Basics: Learn the Pattern and Start Competing Pole bending is a popular equestrian sport that challenges both horse and rider to navigate a precise pattern around a series of poles. It is an exhilarating event that requires agility, speed, and precision. In this article, we’ll cover the basics of pole bending, including the…
Jason Perry, horse trainer & fourth-generation rancher from Leoti, Kansas, recently won the $10,000 Legendary Stakes Ranch Horse bonus. With a deep-rooted connection to horses and ranching, showing in Ranch Horse just makes sense to Jason – it’s a natural extension of his everyday life. Jason’s passion for exceptional ranch horses started early – it…
From September 2-8, 2024, the Fizz Bomb Classic was held at the Cam-Plex event center in Gillette, Wyoming. The Fizz Bomb Classic draws approximately 800 horses and 1,200 contestants and spectators from across the country. Hosted by Thar Ranch Productions, the event provides owners, breeders, and riders with a platform to showcase futurity and derby…
Cally Thomas-Kindred, an experienced horsewoman from Western South Dakota, has deep roots in the world of horse breeding and competition. Growing up on her grandfather’s ranch in Harold, South Dakota, Cally, her sister, and her cousins were immersed in the equestrian lifestyle from a young age. Her grandfather Harry Thomas, a dedicated breeder, ensured that…
C.J. Garland, an accomplished cow horse competitor from Leoti, Kansas, recently won the $10,000 Legendary Stakes bonus in Reined Cow Horse. CJ’s journey to this victory is rooted in a deep passion for horses that began in her early childhood. “We compete a lot in ranch horse and cow horse, and it’s definitely a bonus…
On August 30th, 2024 the NRCHA and AQHA cow horse show was held at the Colorado State Fair/Futurity in Pueblo, Colorado. The NRCHA and AQHA show, held at the Colorado State Fair/Futurity, was a three day event featuring three different legs of competition: reining, cutting, and fence work. This event highlighted a horse’s ability to…