Hospice and horses work to help grieving youngsters

When a half-dozen teenagers entered an arena on Little Park Road on a chilly afternoon last month, the five horses … more

Reining event storms into fairgrounds

Jan Williams of Fruita watched video Thursday afternoon, following her first reining class of the weekend at the … more

Horseplay: Colorado Mesa 
rodeo team aims 
to renew success

Jake Voris and his horse broke from the starting gate quickly in pursuit of the racing steer. But they didn’t … more

Horseplay: Racing requires 
a lifetime commitment

On a brisk morning last month, Mark Schultz mounted a fidgety colt belonging to a friend to take him for a breezing … more

Horseplay: Spring Gather 
to benefit local 4-H clubs

Riders young and old will get a chance to test their skills and those of their horses in ranch-related activities … more

Western Slope will be represented at Rodeo All-Star competition

A handful of Western Slope cowboys and cowgirls, including barrel racer Sammi Bessert of Fruita, will be … more

Daily Sentinel’s first publisher was a diligent watchdog of Grand Junction

Author’s note: Because The Daily Sentinel is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, several of my … more

Expo attracts equine experts, enthusiasts

Stallions, reining and ranch sorting, dressage riders and driving demonstrations, colt-starting clinics and a tack … more

Rodeo fans can vote for their favorites for All-Star competition

Most big-time sports have their versions of an all-stars competition, and now professional rodeo will have its own. … more

Best laid plans of BLM produce controversy and a need for more time

On the floor in my living room are three thick documents which, when stacked on top of each other, are nearly a … more

Spirit of Loma horsewoman lives on with Ridin’ for a Cure

Jerrie Farmer’s legacy is riding high this spring, spurred on by an organization put together by her friends … more

Buyers restricted to 4 wild horses at a time

If you’re looking to acquire wild horses or burros from the federal government, you won’t be able to … more

Ability to get things done is a hallmark for Perry, Robertson

The hike a number of years ago took place on a blustery fall morning. There was a skiff of snow on the ground, and … more

Ranch sorting requires patience, agility and angles

“Slow down!” Larry Maybon hollered at a pair of riders inside the corral who were attempting, while on … more

Stakeholders updating West Slope scenic byway plan

Beginning this month and continuing well into next year, people from three Western Slope counties will be working … more

133-mile Scenic Byway plan undergoing update

Beginning this month, and well into next year, people from three counties will be working with a Longmont-based … more

Frustration is up 90 percent with latest political polls

Last Sunday in the “Commentary” section, we ran a column by The New York Times’ David Brooks that … more

What’s in a name? Misconceptions abound with ‘dressage’

Inka Spatafora wants to coin a new term for “dressage.”  … more

Fairgrounds plan could expand horse use, protect longtime users

The improvements to the equine facilities at the Mesa County Fairgrounds that were begun two years ago this fall … more

An old horse named Joe salvages
 a youngster’s state fair dreams

It’s good to have an old friend you can count on when problems occur, even if you and that friend have not … more