Rodeo isn’t just another weekend hobby for Hayley Jo Knox. She’s the fourth generation in her family to compete in the sport that she was born into. The breakaway roper from Statesville, N.C., said her mom, grandmother, aunt and step-dad were all barrel racers; her dad and grandfather rode bulls. Her great-grandparents also competed in […]
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Vitalize Ambassador Helps Others While Working Hard
Whitney DeSalvo has witnessed the fruits of her labor pay off. The team roper from Springfield, Ark., achieved the goals she set for herself in 2017, winning both the year-end standings and the average at the WPRA finals. She also came out on top of the USTRC Cruel Girl Standings. And now, continues to work […]
Equip Your Equine Emergency Kit for Summer Travel
Just like it is a wise idea to keep a first aid kit in your barn and vehicle, it is a good plan to keep a medical kit for horses with you while you are traveling. With summer and the busy season for shows, rodeos, and competitions upon us, now is a great time to […]
Traveling Preparation
Summer is here and for many of us that means shipping our horses to and from events. Whether your trip is 10 minutes or 10 hours, hauling can be a stressful experience for horses. During shipping, horses often become dehydrated and begin to lose body condition. In fact, one study found that on average a horse […]