Partnership, communication, and confidence are just a few of the life skills young rider, Henley McCutchen, has gleaned from her equestrian career.  At just thirteen years old, Henley has been riding for the majority of her young life: nine years.  She was first introduced to horses as a toddler; a few years later she began taking a lesson here and there. 

By Michele Harn and Jeanna Schaffhauser. She was born into it. Her father (Sam Schauffauser) and grandfather (Randy Schaffauser) are professional Reining horse trainers with a barn full of champion horses. Her mom, Jeanna, is a non-pro competitor. But having it all on the proverbial silver spoon doesn’t guarantee success in the show arena.

Managing horses is not an easy task, especially with all the demands these days. Keeping an accurate schedule that is easily shared with owners, riders, trainers, grooms and support staff can feel overwhelming. Luckily, there are digital solutions you can use to manage your barn more efficiently and help keep your horses happy and healthy.

People relocate for myriad reasons; some positive, some tragic. When a tornado followed by a massive fire and subsequent drought engulfed Northern California, it soon became apparent to Jessica Dalton that relocation was the right decision. But where to go?