— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
The past two days I’ve had a bit of after SHOT Show fun. I met Lea somewhere in the middle of the desert, and we headed directly to the Art of the Cowgirl event in Gilbert, Arizona. The ranchy event is a nice change of scenery after being cooped up in smoke-filled casinos for nearly …
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Riders, volunteers, and even horses are smiling In between teaching shotgun at the Women's Outdoor Weekend and helping at the Youth Fishing Derby in Pagosa Springs Wolf Creek Outfitters (WCO) hosted the special needs children of Pagosa Springs for the annual horseback ride. Each year our team gives the kids the opportunity to watch, pet, …
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Five years ago, I wrote this homage to a great friend, a mountain horse, who I love. Today I share it again as I say goodbye. Go rest high on that mountain, old friend. Geronimo, aka - G-Man. Toughest horse on the mountain. Stories From a Mountain Horse I stand here enjoying the sun.I chat …
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It is said that animals are our best friends because they help lower our stress levels. I'm sure many of you have a dog, or in my case, two, three, or seven. If you don't, I'm unsure whether you can be trusted. (kidding! kidding!) Yes, those four-leggers are surely smile-bringers, but have you spent any …
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No, I haven't been worrying, but I saw this meme on a friend's Facebook page today. It was a beautiful reminder of a way to reduce stress and reminded me to put a call in to my farrier. It's time to smile and ride! See below for 10 Reasons Horses are the Best Friends. 10 …
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I stand here enjoying the sun. I chat with a friend and talk about the fun. I wish he could share with me and tell it all. Can you imagine the stories he has to tell? Can you imagine a life lived so well? A horse. A guide. A Mustang. A huge heart. A fighter. …
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Winnie We have a new addition to the family at the Anstine Ranch. Her name is Winnie, and she is a little filly born Saturday, March 19th. As we drove up the road, I scanned the pasture checking to ensure everyone was present and accounted for. I noticed something standing out there that didn't fit it. …
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Harley D is a member of our "A Squad" among the horses at the Anstine ranch. He is a great, dependable horse and always up for a new adventure. Generally, he packs people, gear and animals. He proves himself to be more amazing all the time. This winter, via our farrier, he found something new to …
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