Category: Horses

What is freeze branding and why do we do it? Freeze branding is a technique used to mark (or brand) livestock. It is an alternative to the basic hot iron{...}

Over time, living on a ranch, you see many horses come and go. There are a few along the way, that really leave a lasting memory. “Cornflake” was one of{...}

Team penning is a horse event held at the Shelby County Saddle Club in Shelbyville, Missouri the second and forth Saturdays, May-September. Team sorting or team penning is popular across{...}

Training is a constant around our ranch. Seems like we’re always teaching our kids or training our horses. Driving has gotten a lot of attention lately and been a main{...}

The Summer of 2021- the reconstruction of the hay loft and stalls at Schwieter Land and Livestock. From barely functional to working and looking fabulous. A lot of work, but{...}

Load up your wagons with these essentials. Have you tried to convince your husband that your next Amazon purchase is worth the money? Or when the FedEx and UPS trucks{...}

Mending fences at the ranch is not a popular task. It is a part of life that cannot be ignored without severe consequences. It doesn’t always come at a convenient{...}

Much like choosing a baby name, naming a horse is a big responsibility. It should be catchy and descriptive and unique to each individual horse. Here are the Top 100{...}

Spending time with family is important, not only around the holidays but throughout the year. Our road trip to South Dakota in June of 2017 was family focused. We threw{...}

Most all of us have been to a horse sale. If not, you should. Even if you don’t do business there, just observing can create a memorable experience. You’ll see{...}