New year, same ol’ me
A whole new batch of horse problems means we’re growing together
DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports
Jenny Johnston
Position: The Western Chronicles
The night before Cowboy Christmas
’Twas the night before Christmas here on the farm, not a creature as stirring out in the barn.
The boots were placed by the back door with care at the hopes of not hearing mama holler, “No m...
DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
Thankful for the lessons learned from wild horses and cowboys
It’s that time of year again, leaves are falling, snow is in the forecast and Yellowstone is back on TV.
Before we know it, there will be a run on black Stetsons, mirrored sunglasses and to...
DATE: Nov 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
Calling all cowboys
Come celebrate Durango’s Western heritage in October
DATE: Sep 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
Betting on horses
Open up more space at the fairgrounds for the horses and rodeo
DATE: Sep 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
No time can mean the best time
Time in rodeo and life is what you make of it
DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
Changing Leads
There is always a lot of learning and talk about “getting on the right lead,” to direct your horse with your body language. It is the unspoken way to tell a horse which direction to go. I ...
DATE: Jun 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
Remembering the best horse I never had
This Memorial Day weekend, I thought I’d take a moment to remember Mamacita “Mama,” the best horse I never had. Death is hard. It’s final. Oftentimes it is unexpected, unfair and uninvited. ...
DATE: May 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
What’s your beef with branding?
As Mother Nature marks the much-anticipated arrival of spring with warmer, longer days, it too marks the time for ranchers to come together to participate in the annual rite of passage known...
DATE: Apr 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
If you’re lucky enough to have a horse, you’re lucky enough
In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I thought I would take a moment to ruminate on just how lucky I am. It’s been said, “If you’re lucky enough to have a horse, you’re lucky enough.” You’re pro...
DATE: Mar 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
A love letter to the American West
Forget chocolate candies and flowers that fade. My heart belongs to the Great American West, to its history, folklore and unhurried, yet wild ways.
From grandpas to outlaws, I come from a l...
DATE: Feb 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
Letting go of the Saddle Horn
Welcome back some old values into 2024
DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports
