GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Western Minnesota has no shortage of horse farms and even rodeo stars. But at "Hands and Hooves" at Lee Mar Ranch, the animals are used for something perhaps even more important ...

Western show classes like ranch riding and ranch trail usually feature obstacles and maneuvers that a horse would face in day-to-day riding and/or working, such as crossing bridges, opening gates, ...

Six-year-old Emma Reed loves to be a princess. And she’s found her prince — a 19-year-old, one-eyed horse named Prince Caspian. “I’m really excited. I love my Cas,” Emma said. In 2016, Emma and Prince ...

The 40 miles of highway between Glenwood Springs and Aspen offer all sort of iconic Western vistas: mountains (of course), ranches, grazing cattle and, perhaps most Western of all, horses. And more ...

Horses have been partners to humans for centuries, ranging in roles from war steed to ranch work to competitive sport and beyond. Over time, distinct training philosophies have been developed the ...

The thrill of horseback riding over the sound of hooves pounding on dirt ground are all familiar to Florida State University’s Equestrian Club. From forming quick partnerships with the 900 to ...