Horses
What most of us imagine when we think of the word “rodeo” are men and women on horses and bulls, competing to have the fastest time or stay on a bucking animal the longest. We are familiar with those cowboys and cowgirls who are brave enough to take the center stage, defying the odds, riding…
Ready to learn about the top horseback riding Yellowstone destinations? Check out these four areas in Yellowstone best experienced from the saddle.
T.J. Clark sounds stressed. He is on his cell phone, answering questions, clarifying details, and painting a picture of one of the biggest events in Cody that happens every year. This weekend, the Cody Horse Sale, TJ says, “is celebrating it’s 25th year this year,” while he is interrupted by people and staff around him…
Shelley Causey, president, and Lisa Sidel, vice president of the Cody Stampede Royalty Committee spoke about their organization and how important it is for girls who are into horses try out for this prestigious award. Wren Harvey, Senior Princess for 2023 and Gracie Jopp, Lady-In-Waiting for 2023 shared their experiences and how this program has…
The B.L.M. wants more fertility control of wild horses and burros so overpopulated herds don’t use all the water and food needed by other Wyoming wildlife. The Bureau of Land Management seeks new contract services to humanely gather, treat, and release wild horses and burros living on public lands. The contract is part of their…
After a week of digging, lopping, scraping, and smoothing, the Sheep Mountain Trail west of Cody is safer for hikers and horses thanks to “volunteer vacations.” Eight trail stewards on an American Hiking Society (A.H.S.) “Volunteer Vacation” worked with the Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office to make much-need improvements to this challenging trail.…
Horses are on the top of the list when it comes to favorite animals in Wyoming. Their are 99,000 horses in the state and even though that may be on the lower side comparatively to the country, our horses hold dear places in our hearts. Just to do some quick math, their are 500,000 people…
Yellowstone opens to another type of seasonal tourist. For the 4th consecutive year, the Park is issuing its free day ride permits to anyone taking hoof stock onto the trails within Yellowstone. Everyone, whether it be a local or a tourist, can enjoy experiencing the backcountry through horseback riding. Since 2017, this permit system helps…
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