July 31, 2014
Jessie Salter
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – After a week of competition that featured more than 1,500 contestants from all across the United States, Canada and Australia, the 2014 National High School Finals Rodeo National Champions were crowned on Saturday night at the Sweetwater Events Complex. The top 20 contestants based on their two-head average times and scores […]
July 30, 2014
Jenn Zeller
Previously, we discussed who Buck is. Now we will delve into why I’d choose to ride with him above most others. How is it, that someone, like me, who makes their living riding horses, chooses to attend a clinic in the first place? Some might think I already know enough. I will be the first […]
July 29, 2014
Jan Swan Wood
TIM arrives, May 25, 2014 TRIM #1: After admiring Tim, a beautiful Welsh type pony for many years, his foundering on grass each year, and his eventual suffering due to lameness, I was finally able to sweet talk his owners into selling him to me. The day they finally gave in, he was unable to […]
July 27, 2014
Jenn Zeller
I would like to consider myself a professional horseman. But the truth is, I’m merely on the journey. It’s true that I get to spend my days horseback, but just because someone makes a living doing something, doesn’t mean they’re as good at it now, as they will be in 10 years, or even 20. […]
July 26, 2014
Jessie Salter
As some of you may know, today is the 10th Annual National Day of the Cowboy. It’s recognized by the United States Congress, to encourage people to observe the day with appropriate activities and ceremonies. Well, it is July after all, and I’d be willing to bet that most cowboys are cutting hay, fixing fence, […]
July 25, 2014
Jenn Zeller
Those of you that know me, know I follow the teachings of Buck Brannaman. One of his famous quotes is: “Horses and life, it’s all the same to me.” I’ve known that quote. And in theory I’ve known what it means. But there’s a difference between what you think you know, and actually putting that […]
July 24, 2014
Tayler Teichert
A few years ago I was hanging out with the CSI (College of Southern Idaho) rodeo team and there were a handful of Canadian bull riders there. As the crisp fall evening was approaching a song came over the speakers of their Chrysler Mini Van. This was no chart topping song that makes you want […]
July 23, 2014
Jessie Salter
Let me be the fist to welcome you to Cavvy Savvy!! We have a great line up of bloggers who are not only entertaining, but most importantly, they are very experienced horsemen and women. Each post is one you’ll want to take in and share. We are very excited to be the first to […]
July 22, 2014
Maria Tibbetts
Growing up, we didn’t have fancy horses. We had “affordable” horses. As the youngest of the WHOLE family (cousins included), I got the old horses, the plodders, the herd-bound, barn sour ones, the ones that had three speeds–walk, trot and faster trot. Don’t get me wrong, they were steady, good-‘nuf kids’ horses. They had just […]
July 21, 2014
Jessie Salter
I want to take this opportunity to share some quick tips from my dear friend and proven trainer and competitor, Lynn Kohr. I’ve ridden with Lynn since I was little, and she never ceases to amaze me with her talented horsemanship and hunger for learning and improving. This particular tip is one that hits […]