Expert horseman Rodney Yost compares his equine training techniques to sailing a boat. If there is a hole in the ship, it won’t sail until it is plugged. And if there is a hole in a horse, it needs to be plugged so it can be properly trained. Yost, a fourth-generation rancher and horseman from South Dakota, has been riding […]
Avoiding Anhidrosis in your Performance Horse
As summer rolls on, temperatures are heating up around the country. Envision yourself riding with a friend on a hot day. After working awhile, her horse has formed a thick foam under the reins, saddle pad, between its hind legs and is dripping from its belly. Your horse, on the other hand, is mostly dry. […]
Vitalize Blazin’ Frequently Asked Questions
You asked, we listened and answered. Here are a few of the questions we are most frequently asked questions about our new heat stress product, Vitalize® Blazin’: Can Blazin’ help my horse that is a non-sweater? Blazin’ supports cooling mechanisms to help prevent overheating if your horse is not sweating well and also contains salt and minerals that are required […]
Roper Puts Focus on One Skill at a Time
Born into a rodeo family, Shai Schaefer hasn’t always loved the sport. In fact, it took her several years, a health scare and surrounding herself with the right people to even decide she enjoyed breakaway roping, a sport at which she now excels. “I always roped as long as I can remember. I hated it at first, […]
