Theft of horses is much more common than many suspect. Horses are rarely kept behind locked gates, are often in pastures far away from their human owners, and are trained to be led and handled by humans. Reports of stolen horses in the US exceed …
This Week at Dunrovin (01/10/21)
The new year is off to a great start at Dunrovin! Our favorite colt has mostly healed from his bout with cellulitis and is back in the training round pen with Ashley under Brandon's tutelage. Plans are in progress for this year's ice sculpture if the …
Partners and Herdmates
Terry and I started each day of Dancing With Horses by going for a ride with Mickey and Mystery. They are both very good horses and—what is not exactly the same thing—they are very good together on the trail. Terry and I, well, we’re a pair, …
I Am My Father’s Daughter
NEWS: June 15 is an important day for Dunrovin Ranch owner SuzAnne when she celebrates both her father's birthday and the foal that was born on his birthday and named after him, the Lovely Lady Lonza. i am my father's daughter by SuzAnne …
Getting to Know You Through Music
Getting to Know You Through Music What a delight to know Charla Bauman and have her presence at Dunrovin Ranch. She has graced many a ranch event with her music, poetry, and wonderful Montana stories. You no doubt remember her from participating in …
Oggy Loads Right Up
Oggy Loads Right Up Several skills are critical for a domestic horse to have in order to enjoy a happy and healthy life among humans: standing to be haltered, giving in to pressure when asked, letting humans pick up the horse’s feet and inspect their …
The Herd’s Winter Rest
The Herd's Winter Rest Several years ago I wrote the article that I repeat below: A Kind of Hush. Every year at this time, I experience the same mixture of sadness, relief, and joy as the herd leaves the nearby barnyard and pastures for their winter …
Remembering Chief and Romeo
Remembering Chief. Saying Goodbye to Romeo. Chief No one was prepared for Chief’s departure. While he had been having significant difficulties with his feet, we had made great progress towards making his life pain-free when we encountered a new …
Celebrating Labor Day 2018
Work is a defining feature of our lives. We all perform some sort of work to support ourselves and our families. And all of us do untold amounts of unpaid work to make improve our own lives, our families’ lives, our community, our country, and …
Get Your Mind Around This
Well, let the gaming begin once again. And this time, let's put some professional in charge instead of the DIVAS. Yes, they can participate and certain demand top billing, but the BRAINS behind the outfit will now rest in the heads of two very smart …