Redmond Equine Blog

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Where does Redmond Rock come from?

Redmond’s story begins in 1958, when a prolonged drought forced two brothers to abandon their farm in central Utah. Aware that Native Americans had once harvested salt rock from their…

Why would I want to do a 100 miler?

There is a certain magic that happens between horse and rider when it comes time to move up to preparing for and executing their first 100 mile ride. The training…

Where is Your “Morgan Mile”?

As soon as we turned left on Old Post Road, the horses knew. They leaned in to their bridles and begged for speed. They flipped their heads up to avoid our restraining reins and swung their hips to the side, ready to bolt forward in a second.

Why do YOU ride?

Sitting on my back deck this beautiful afternoon, I’m taking a look at the latest trail rides posted up on Redmond’s FaveRide.com site. We ride in some truly amazing places, and I feel a bond with the riders who took each picture.

What can your horse’s habits teach you?

I’m one of those people who love to just stand and watch my horses. I love to take in what they do when we humans are outside of their circle of influence.

“What Better a Team than One Who Shares the Love for a Horse…”

As a trainer and an active competitor, my love for horses goes beyond words. I have always had horses in my life and cannot imagine there will ever be time when they are not. While I can attest to the bond and partnership one has with their horse,...

Does Scott Have His Priorities Right?

As a child I grew up in Ogden, Utah which is “the city”. Growing up there I didn’t get the opportunity to own or even be around horses. But, every summer I was shipped off to Roosevelt, Utah where my great grandparents bred Appaloosas.

Why do they do it?

Horses are bigger, faster and stronger than their human comrades. We compete with them, relax with them and work them into a sweat. They can unload us at any moment of their choosing. With that in mind, why do they so often do the great and...

Horses are part of Josh’s family. Are they a part of yours?

This fall I found myself a little outside my comfort zone as I watched my first born 5 year old son load into the school bus for this first day of kindergarten. All kinds of fear came at me, like a tarp coming at a young colt for the first time and...

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