Author - The Durango Herald
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Jenny Johnston
Position: The Western Chronicles

New year, same ol’ me

A whole new batch of horse problems means we’re growing together

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...

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...

Calling all cowboys

Come celebrate Durango’s Western heritage in October

Betting on horses

Open up more space at the fairgrounds for the horses and rodeo

No time can mean the best time

Time in rodeo and life is what you make of it

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 ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

Letting go of the Saddle Horn

Welcome back some old values into 2024