Horseback riding

If you’re lucky enough to have a horse, you’re lucky enough

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I thought I would take a moment to ruminate on just…

March 17, 2024

Sports

Letting go of the Saddle Horn

Welcome back some old values into 2024

January 20, 2024

Sports

Archers mount up for Silver Arrow Classic

Ancient martial art uniting people in modern times

July 1, 2023

Local News

14th annual Silverton Skijoring competition takes over town

horses pull skiers, ‘it’s a wild ride’

February 18, 2023

Local News

Colorado horses are slaughtered abroad for food. A new bill could shut down the industry.

Investigation follows horses from auctions to slaughterhouses, where they are exported for consumption

February 1, 2023

Local News

Helicopter rescues horseback rider injured on snowy trail near Mancos

injured in fall, marshal’s deputy says

October 26, 2022

Local News

Horses rescued from remote mountain pasture in Southwest Colorado

veterinarian called to examine animals; case is under investigation

January 11, 2022

Local News

Archery while on horseback showcased at Ag Expo in Cortez

Durango family has embraced the competitive sport

March 28, 2021

Local News

Equine lessons featured at the Ag Expo in Cortez

offered on packing adopted mustangs for backcountry hikes

March 28, 2021

Local News

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

Holiday plans that keep you safe during pandemic, high fire danger

July 3, 2020

Local News

Charley, a patrol horse, dies: ‘He was a good horse,’ says sheriff

‘He was part of our family and the public’s family’

February 7, 2020

Local News

Montezuma County patrol horse Charley dies

‘We’re torn up. He was a good horse,’ sheriff says

February 6, 2020

Local News

Deputy’s horse injures child at Escalante Days

Sheriff plans review, will limit animal’s presence in park

August 16, 2018

Local News

Mancos seeks increased access to BLM lands

trails, parking area have support and detractors

June 14, 2018

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes 5-year capture plan and a last resort

April 22, 2018

Local News

San Juan Forest approves 25 miles of trails at Boggy Draw

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer

April 18, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park prefers removal of ‘trespass horses’

Proposal includes five-year capture plan and a last resort

April 13, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County mounted patrol joins first rescue operation

reported missing is found after brief search

February 11, 2018

Business

Woman creates Four Corners haven for Welsh ponies

Weehaven makes name for Cortez in world of Welsh ponies

December 23, 2017

Southwest Life

Forest seeks comments on Boggy Draw trail plan

Project would add 25 miles of nonmotorized trails

December 1, 2017

Local News

Mancos student donates $2,000 to equine therapy clinic

student raises funds for horse center that helped his brother

August 15, 2017

Business

Conference for best horse practices in Durango this fall

Conference is ‘TED talk for horse owners and riders’

April 14, 2017

Local News

‘Western Horseman’ features a La Plata County family

That experience is featured in the February issue of Western Horseman in a story titled “Wandering the Weminuche.” It focuses…

February 22, 2017

Local News

BLM official supports development of new Mancos trails

parcels could host hikers, cyclists, horseback riders

January 16, 2017