Belize, the Caribbean Islands, the Yukon, Hawaii, Alaska and virtually every state. We have taken thousands of you in-person and millions of viewers with us to such places as the redwoods of California, the Badlands, Old Tombstone, the great northwest, the Rockies, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the northeast areas, including Maine, and all the way down to Florida on the Suwanee River or the bayous of Louisiana. We have ridden so many places in Texas, that it hard to list them. Countless federal lands and state parks across America have hosted us so many times. We have been humbled and honored to do shows such as the Christmas shows for the military families. We must reflect on the Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Lewis and Clark trail, the pony express trail, the Chisholm Trail and so much more.

Every day, I am blessed to call on their birthday, every friend or previous trail rider on their birthday. I love it and it is a highlight of my day. We have a rule that we will not talk business or upcoming rides. Just a true heart-warming call to everyone we have a number for. I become disappointed when a number has been changed or I learn that someone has passed away. We welcome keeping up with your favorite horse or mule, your family, your grand kids, but most importantly, to talk to you.

The greatest regret of the shows is not being able to go to your hometown or places near you. In the last couple of years, we have been limited to locations by Covid-19, family tragedy or illness, and so many factors beyond our control.

I have worried about these things a great deal and have a way to expand the shows, especially in areas we have not visited lately, such as California, the Northwest, the Midwest, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Montana and more. I have a plan!

I want him to hear your suggestions of show locations, anywhere in America. No matter how large or small the location, we want to hear from you. We want to hear about your upcoming local rodeos, trail rides or charity events. We want every community that wants to be a part of Best of America by Horseback, to write us with thoughts and suggestions of new locations and events.

Please welcome Del to expand the show and include you in more events, large or small.

I cannot think of anyone that honors America and you more than Del. His private email address is singingpoet_1@hotmail.com. If I can do anything for you, please let me know, as my private email address is tseay10@aol.com.

Tom

The wildlife is abundant there and the views are breath-taking. We are honored to be able to be included in this event to support and Promote the Heart Of The Horse Therapy Ranch and the Diamond P Ranch. You won't find any nicer, more congenial people to be around. We first met Guy Adams in the mountains of Wyoming while vacationing there at Hunter's Corral. After a few years now, this adventure is coming together. Plan your vacation to include this great opportunity to visit Yellowstone, and Ride with Best Of America By Horseback at the Diamond P Ranch.

I think this will be one for the books!

For Information; Contact Lisa Grimsley at 307-880-6649

My husband never rode but he went with me.  Rode with friends at Lake Lavon, Texas Trails,  and Trace Trails out of Athens, Texas.  My husband died in 2010. Which made me ride more.

  I have ridden in Arkansas at Bar 50 ranch a few times. Friends of mine and I went to Mississippi and rode the trails on the river.

  In 2011 I was invited to go to Colorado for the Great Sombrero Horse drive for a week. I Drove 600 to 800 horses 60 miles in 2 days on horse back. I went back the next year to do it again.

If interested in acquiring any of my work, I can be contacted at: singingpoet_1@hotmail.com or text or phone 620-433-1819.

Arthritis means inflammation, pain, or stiffness of the joints. Joints are supported by collateral ligaments, which keep bones in place and synovial fluid, filling the space between the bones providing lubrication to the cartilage.

1.   The first line of defense in bony changes and arthritic conditions is to stop clamping and nailing. An unrestricted hoof will encourage the blood to circulate through the proper channels. The hoof can flex and expand by carrying a host of functional nutrients to allow shock absorption and relieve the strain to the Extensor tendon, joints, and cartilage. Oxygen and nutrients help encourage healthy new growth.

2.   Hoofs require proper trimming, hydration, and adequate movement on appropriate terrain. Trim your horse to allow the horse's structure to descend and the hoof capsule to flex and absorb that weight properly with unrestrained movement, flexion, and pumping action.

3.   Horses move around more when kept in a herd, where social interaction motivates more movement. Their hoofs function when they are moving – expansion and contraction. Horses are happier emotionally too. Keep your horse with at least one other. Vary the terrain. Tend to keep it hard and aggressive to encourage growth and circulation. Cavallo Hoof Boots are an integral part of the rehabilitation process.

4.   Adequately hydrated hoofs involve elasticity, which promotes the all-important hoof mechanism. Suppleness also allows for a more effortless trimming procedure, especially in dry weather. Consider your horse's environment and add water or a mud pool in an area your horse must move in. Water is preferred over commercial products as many moisturizers available on the market contain alcohol, solvents and other agents that draw moisture out. As with many authentic solutions, there are often no quick fix shortcuts. You may have to stand with your horse while soaking. Or you can use your Cavallo Hoof Boots. Cover the built-in drainage holes with duct tape and fill the boots with water. Your horse can freely rumble around hydrating his own feet.

5.   Our domestic mounts no longer move with the herd many miles a day foraging for food on their natural environment's hard arid ground while hydrating hoofs in watering holes. Often their movement is limited to an average of 2 or 3 rides per week. Their hoofs are conditioned to their living environment: grassy pastures and bedded stalls. They are prepared to tolerate the terrain of their habitat. But then, for 5% or even a generous 10% of the time, we ask them to pack us up a gravelly trail or hard asphalt road. Their hoofs may not be accustomed to this terrain and are further stressed with an increased load of our weight and our saddles' weight, which is about 200 extra pounds. That's about 20% of their body weight!