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The gesture of movement and whimsy in this little sculpture can’t help but make you at least smile.

Little Roper

There are a few bronze statues throughout the Cowboy Publishing Group office. One of my favorites is this 1977 piece by Vel Miller. I call him “Little Roper” in my head, because there’s no distinguishing title on the piece and it was the first thing that popped into my head when I first saw the little guy. The entire gesture in this statue is nothing short of whimsical and fun. You can almost hear him hollering out as he slings his rope toward his aim!
CS Equisel

How to Keep Your Horses Healthy During Summer Heat

CS EquiselWith the National Reining Horse Association Derby right ahead of us and the Futurities on the heels of that, I am taking extra precautions with my horses’ health. With the heat of the summer, I am always concerned about the stress and pressure on my horses.

Dennis Moreland Tack Hard 3 Plait Flat Hackamore

Hard 3 Plait Flat Hackamore

Dennis Moreland Tack Hard 3 Plait Flat Hackamore

The weight of the heel knot on this Dennis Moreland Hard 3 Plait Flat Hackamore http://bit.ly/1NtzWtc causes it to fall instantly when the pressure on the rein is released. This releases the pressure of the noseband providing an instant reward for a proper response. Signals from this hackamore are strong. I make this hackamore for use mainly on the older horse and I don’t recommend it for starting or training young colts.

SDP May23

Business Is Business

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SDP May23A new foal is always a good reason for optimism!

Yesterday, I was speaking with a good friend and client regarding the current horse market. He’s looking for a good investment opportunity. I have heard all the cliches about the horse business, such as this timeless classic: “If you want to be a millionaire in the horse business, you’ve got to start out with two!” I’ll be the first one to say that navigating the horse industry to make a profit is not for the faint of heart. There are so many facets and different factors to take into account that there is a steep learning curve. But I’ve learned that business is business, it doesn’t matter if it is horses, clothing or widgets. There are things that you can control and things you can’t. 

texashackamore

What Is a Texas-Style Hackamore?

texashackamoreHackamores function by applying pressure on the nose and jaw rather than on the mouth like a bridle with a bit. They are especially useful on young horses that are transitioning from deciduous (baby) teeth to permanent teeth but horses of any age can be ridden in a hackamore.

Opportunity of a Lifetime

Watch QHN Associate Editor Alex Lynch's first ride on a cutting horse.

Watching cutting horses at work through the lens of a camera or trying to describe their athleticism and obedience in print is nothing new to me. There’s something really beautiful about observing a horse really lock onto a cow, and I’ve imagined the moment to be even more incredible in the saddle.

SDP May9

Sannman Exceeds Expectations at His New Home

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SDP May9Sannman - A Rare Gem!

Sannman is an exciting new addition to SDP Buffalo Ranch. He is royally bred, as he is by 2016 leading sire Metallic Cat and out of the legendary producer The Smart Look, the No. 3 cutting broodmare of all-time with more than $1.8 million in produce earnings. The red roan stallion is also negative/negative on the five-panel genetic test.