The Highline Herd

Ep. 51 | Loose Horse!

While out hiking, on the road, or camping, it is possible to come across a loose horse. What should you do if this happens? Catch the horse? Call the authorities? Find someone else to deal with it? Tune in and let's see!

Trail Tales: Ep. 3 | Bad calls & Lessons Learned

In this episode, we’re sharing a listener story that starts on a fourth generation ranch and builds into a full-on cowboy coming of age moment. Raised “double homozygous for horses,” this rider spent his childhood chasing dreams in the saddle until one split-second decision at 13 led to a wreck he’d never forget. We’re talking a steep canyon trail, a deer chase gone wrong, a horse flipping into barbed wire, and a tumble into a creek that could’ve ended way worse. From a dazed walk for help to a sheriff thinking something much darker was going on: this story has it all. But the real takeaway? The next morning, there was no sympathy… just fence to fix and a lesson that stuck for life. Thank you so much John for taking the time to write this epic tale and sending it in!

Ep. 50 | "Thread" Between East and West: The Pony Express History & More

With the Pony Express in our near future this June & hitting a big milestone for the Highline Herd Podcast, we’re diving into the history of the original route: crossing the continental divide, carrying mail coast to coast, and leaving behind a legacy we’re about to experience for ourselves.

Ep. 49 | Why Pasture Design is Critical

We talked about why planning your facility is important, but another common looked over aspect is the pastures or turnout areas. Today is all about the different types of pastures, fencing, feed/water options, maintenance & much more.

Ep. 48 | Stall Design 101

In today's episode we will discuss the optimal stall design for different horses and barns. We'll cover things like gates versus guards versus doors (half or full?), half walls versus full walls, size, and more. Tune on in so we can deep dive into designing that dream stall!