Thanks, Patagonia. Move over, Carhartt

You could make the argument that those of us working outside and with animals have greater connections with those animals and the land than those who simply play outside (i.e., outdoor recreationalists). We horse owners, therefore, might well be happy consumers of clothing made by […]

Best Horse Practices Summit Schedule is Here!

The Best Horse Practices Summit Schedule: (Please be patient as this schedule is subject to minor changes. Details and links coming soon.) Register here Sunday, October 8, 4-9 pm: Welcome Reception and Sign In Join us at the historic Strater Hotel to sign in and […]

Summit ‘family’ map growing

Here’s a look at where folks will be coming from when they travel to the Best Horse Practices Summit, in Durango, in October. They hail from 22 states and three Canadian provinces – what an impressive geographical array of traveling horse riders and owners! Register […]

Summit Riders Wanted

Best Horse Practices Summit presenters Warwick Schiller and Jim Thomas are looking for a few good riders with issues. Would you like to ride at the Summit? If you fit our criteria, you could ride with Schiller or Thomas at the LaPlata Fairgrounds in Durango, […]

Whoa Podcast to Cover the Summit

We’re thrilled to announce that The Whoa Podcast, an informative online platform run by John Harrer and his wife, Ranae, will be traveling to Durango to cover the entire Best Horse Practices Summit in October. Harrer interviewed Maddy Butcher and Dr. Steve Peters about it […]

Amy Skinner on Freeloading, II

Editor’s Note: Amy Skinner is a regular guest columnist and has been a horse gal since age six. She works with owner/operator Jim Thomas as a trainer at Bar T Horsemanship where she rides and teaches English and Western. She also maintains Essence Horsemanship. Skinner […]

Equine Affaire Art Sends the (Wrong) Message

We’re big fans of the Equine Affaire. We’ve attended the annual version in Massachusetts (there’s one in Ohio, too) for years and have even had a booth there. So it was with a big “Oh, no!” that we saw the organization’s logo art for this […]

Summiteers: Come Early for the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Coming to the Best Horse Practices Summit? Come a few days early to check out the Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering. This year’s focus is “Laughing Stock” and, as words suggest, is all about humor. Check it out here. The Durango Cowboy Gathering Parade, one of […]

Historic Host Hotel Opens Rooms to Summit

This just in! The historic Strater Hotel, host to the Best Horse Practices Summit, has made available a limited number of rooms for attendees of the Best Horse Practices Summit. We’re thrilled to offer this option for attendees during what is a very busy fall […]

Bring Your Spouse to the Summit!

Are you passionate about riding and horses, but your partner isn’t? Steering committee members have fielded requests for “May I bring a non-horse-y spouse?” and have answered the call. Beginning this week and for a limited time, those registering for the Best Horse Practices Summit […]