March 2010   Vol. 18, No. 3
Features & Columns:

8     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat................................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Stone Fox Farm–A Healing Place....................... MaryAnn Myers

18   My True Best Friend–A Poem......................................... Molly Millar

20   Purina HOW Horse Owners Workshops

22   Letter–Dakota Winter

24   SuperMask II Shimmer Weave from Farnam

25   GallEP Annual Meeting in Bozeman

26   Breeding Contracts.................................................. Julie I. Fershtman

30   Womens Leadership/Horsemanship Clinic

32   RMR’s Club Connection – Sign up Now! No Charge!

33   Heydon Horse Abuse Case Appeal Trial

41   Stable Smarts–Sensible Tips............................... Heather Smith Thomas

Departments:

28   Calendar of Events

29   RMR’s Directory

31   Classified Ads

32   Advertiser Index  

33   Photo of the Month

February 2010   Vol. 18, No. 2
Features & Columns:

8     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat..................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Management for Mares..... WSU Dept Veterinary Medicine

20   The Sport Pony................................................... Wendy Ervin

22   Caz.................................................................................. Dan Pence

28   Montana’s Added 2010 Race Dates

30   Stable Smarts–Sensible Tips........... Heather Smith Thomas

32   Ninemile’s Backcountry Equine Courses

34   Clinton Anderson’s “Lessons Well Learned”

34   Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

36   Letter–Horses Found Dead at Water Hole

37   RMBA to Host Tri-Breed Special Events Show

38   Mule Clinics with Steve Edwards

40   Utah Horse Expo

47   Treasure State Hunt’s Puppy Photo Album

Departments:

28   Calendar of Events

29   RMR’s Directory

31   Classified Ads

32   Advertiser Index  

33   Photo of the Month

January 2010   Vol. 18, No. 1
Features & Columns:

8     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat..................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Palomino vs. Pheasant................................... Gerald Larsen

16   MSU Researchers Turn Manure into Gold

18   Product Profile–Triple Crown’s EquiMix Technology

20   Wild West WinterFest

22   Mustang Makeover with Dunning & McNabb

25   Valley Girls Stallion Service Auction

26   Montana Reining Horse Assn Stallion Stakes

27   Outlaw Trail Ride

33   Stable Smarts–Sensible Tips........... Heather Smith Thomas

Departments:

28   Calendar of Events

29   RMR’s Directory

31   Classified Ads

32   Advertiser Index  

33   Photo of the Month

December 2009   Vol. 17, No. 12
Features & Columns:

8     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat..................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Trouble with Tee.............................................. Carolyn White

12   National Welfare Code of Practice

16   Gift Roundup–A Special Advertising Section

23   Readers’ Photo Album – “Kids & Horses”

28   Hats Off — R-Two Top Dollar

30   Equine Industry Survey for Horse Owners

  32   Ranch Roping at Flying H

41   Stable Smarts–Sensible Tips........... Heather Smith Thomas

  42   My Heart..................................................................... Elly Hogue

Departments:

14   Horse Sale Highlights

34   Calendar of Events

35   Horse Properties

36   RMR’s Directory

38   Classified Ads

40   Advertiser Index  

41   Photo of the Month

November 2009   Vol. 17, No. 11
Features & Columns:

6     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat........................................ Natalie Riehl

8     You’re Now a Bronc Buster................................ Eric Dalke

12   Hats Off — Saddlemaker Wade Miller

14   Animal Guardianship.............................. Gregory M. Dennis, JD

15   Montana DOL Estray Website

16   Gift Roundup–A Special Advertising Section

22   Flathead BCH Ladies’ Pack Trip................. Deborah Schatz

23   Holiday Gift Ideas–For Horse Owners & Western Folk

 28    Blessing of the Hounds

40   Stable Smarts–Sensible Tips................ Heather Smith Thomas

  42   Lovers in the Rain–A Poem ............................. Sandy Lemmon

Departments:

30   Horse Sale Highlights

33   Calendar of Events

35   Horse Properties

35   RMR’s Directory

38   Classified Ads

40   Advertiser Index  

41   Photo of the Month

October 2009   Vol. 17, No. 10
Features & Columns:

  6   Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.................................... Natalie Riehl

  8   Tuff Little Red....................................................... Mae Klette

15   Letters from Readers

19   Gift Roundup–A Special Advertising Section

24   A Man Named Wolfe & His Mule............................ Bill Kiley

26   Books

28   AAEP Recommendations for Purchase Exams

29   Business Profile–West Coast Quality Structures

30   New Product–Equis Horse Feeds

  31   Cover-All’s DuraWeave Strength Test

  32   Product Profile–Apple Wafer Horse Treats

41   Stable Smarts–Sensible Tips............. Heather Smith Thomas

  42   Till We Meet Again............................................  Julia Randolph

Departments:

33   Calendar of Events

35   Horse Properties

36   RMR’s Directory

39   Classified Ads

40   Advertiser Index  

41   Photo of the Month

September 2009   Vol. 17, No. 9
Features & Columns:

  8   Dog Hair & Mule Sweat............................................ Natalie Riehl

10   Molene–Part 2........................................................... Mary Erickson

18   2009 Montana Teamster Hall of Fame..... Elizabeth Kidwell

25   Letters from Readers

26   White Bryony–A Noxious Weed

29   Heydons to have Second Trial

30   Equine Cemeteries............................................. Dorinda Troutman

32   American Competitive Trail Horse Assn.

34   Product Profile–Travel N Corrals

35   Product Profile–Kenetrek’s Bobcat Boot

36   Wyoming Blister Beetle Alert

  48   A Visit with Heather Smith Thomas.................. Natalie Riehl

Departments:

37   Calendar of Events

41   Horse Properties

44   RMR’s Directory

46   Classified Ads

50   Advertiser Index

August 2009   Vol. 17, No. 8
Features & Columns:

10   Dog Hair & Mule Sweat............................................ Natalie Riehl

12   Molene–Part 1........................................................... Mary Erickson

24   MSU Strangles Research

28   Cocoon to Butterfly........................................ Margaret Hevel

33   Letters to the Editor

36   Product Profile–Game Ready Equine

41   RMR Photo Album–Families & Horses

46   Product Profile–Western Hoop Buildings

49   Update on Abandoned Horse

  52   Product Profile–HW BROWN Hay Saver

72   Determining Moisture in Hay................ Heather Smith Thomas

Departments:

50   Horse Sale Highlights

54   Equine & Western Events

61   Calendar of Events

66   Horse Properties

68   RMR’s Directory

70   Classified Ads

72   Advertiser Index

 73   Photo of the Month

July 2009   Vol. 17, No. 7
Features & Columns:

 8    Dog Hair & Mule Sweat............................................ Natalie Riehl

10   Tough Enough to Ride Mountains On............ Kaitlin Ens

18   Houndstongue Weed................ Jane Mangold, MSU Extension

22   Memorial Mules.......................................................... Helen Eden

24   Volunteer Sends RMR to Troops

26   Beware of Animal Traps when Riding.... Dorinda Troutman

34   Event at Rebecca Farm

38   Product Profiles–Horse Books from Mountain Press

40   Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding Benefit

42   Business Profile–JSG Farms

43   Business Profile–Titan Equine Lighting

44   Purina Grand Sweepstakes Winner

  45  Recreational Trails Program

46   Farnam’s Fly Control Guide

48   Abandoned Horse Survives Winter........ Dorinda Troutman

64   The Man Who Fenced the West................. Dorinda Troutman

Departments:

49   Horse Sale Highlights

50   Calendar of Events

58   Horse Properties

60   RMR’s Directory

62   Classified Ads

64   Advertiser Index

 65   Photo of the Month

June 2009   Vol. 17, No. 6
Features & Columns:

 8    Dog Hair & Mule Sweat............................................ Natalie Riehl

10   Old Shorty’s Execution............................................... Caprice

16   Rotational Grazing Systems–Part 2........ Jennifer Mohler

44   Product Profile–Kimberly Economy Outback Saddle

22   Thirteen Abandoned Yearlings in Wyoming

26   Abandoned Horses in Deer Lodge, MT

28   Actual Costs of Euthanasia...................... Dorinda Troutman

34   Montana EVA Rule Change

35   Solano Starlight Ballroom

42   Wyoming Horse Council Update

63   AAEP’s “Ask a Vet”

65   Ghost Rider.................................................................. Connie Platt

Departments:

36   Equine & Western Events

46   Horse Sale Highlights

50   Calendar of Events

58   Horse Properties

60   RMR’s Directory

62   Classified Ads

64   Advertiser Index

 65   Photo of the Month

May 2009   Vol. 17, No. 5
Features & Columns:

 6    Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.............................................. Natalie Riehl

10   Contrary.......................................................... “Selway Mary” Erickson

16   Hat’s Off–My Rockin Ryon..................................... Dorinda Troutman

20   Rotational Grazing System–Part 1.............. Jennifer Mohler

30   Certified Forage....................................... Montana Dept Agriculture

34   Abandoned Horse Causes Trouble......................... Jan Finn

36   Selway-Pintler BCH Trail Projects

42   LMF Feeds Partners with Alltech Games

46   Thanks to RMR Readers!

52   Product Profile–Homesteader Furnace

53   Product Profile–Kerrits GRASS Apparel

65   The Saddle Swapper...................................... Humor by D.I. Telbat

66   Tribute to Ray Hunt................................... Heather Smith Thomas

Departments:

22   Horse Sale Highlights

36   Equine & Western Events

54   Calendar of Events

59   Horse Properties

60   RMR’s Directory

62   Classified Ads

64   Advertiser Index

 65   Photo of the Month

April 2009   Vol. 17, No. 4
Features & Columns:

 6     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.............................................. Natalie Riehl

 8     RMR Survey–Are Horses a Luxury or Essential?

16   Zoo Diets & Demand for Horse Meat........ Dorinda Troutman

20   Trail Funding in Stimulus Bill

24   Mule Skinners Subject to Terrorism Law

26   Highlights of Unwanted Horse Lecture

34   Cowboy Georgie’s Wild Ride–A Poem................ Ann Applegarth

41   AQHA’s Greener Pastures Program

42   Carriages Returned to Daly Mansion....... Dorinda Troutman

44   Eastern Idaho Horseman Hall of Fame

45   Business Profile–Big R Trailer Sales & Service

46   Business Profile–Cover All Buildings

48   Treasure State Hunt Update

50   Purina Senior Tales Contest

53   Farnam Dewormers Offer Journal

58   Survey Comments–Horse Slaughter Issue

64   Survey Comments–Real Issues & Decisions

66   Survey Comments–Horses Enrich People’s Lives

Departments:

22   Horse Sale Highlights

36   Equine & Western Events

54   Calendar of Events

59   Horse Properties

60   RMR’s Directory

62   Classified Ads

64   Advertiser Index

 65   Photo of the Month

March 2009   Vol. 17, No. 3
Features & Columns:

6      Dog Hair & Mule Sweat......................................... Natalie Riehl

8     Timber–Mounted Patrol Horse.................... Jayme Feary

18   Tips on Buying a Horse....................................... Harold Wadley

20   Guilty! Horse Abuse Trial............................ Dorinda Troutman

32   Hats Off! – Sagebrush Therapeutic Riding Center

38   A Horsewoman’s Purse.................................... Jessica M. Weiss

40   Business Profile–Custom Equine Barns

Departments:

36   Equine & Western Events

41   Calendar of Events

44   Horse Properties

45   RMR’s Directory

47   Classified Ads

48   Advertiser Index

 49   Photo of the Month

February 2009   Vol. 17, No. 2
Features & Columns:

6      Dog Hair & Mule Sweat..................................... Natalie Riehl

8      Royal Robe’s Chief..................................................... Caprice

24   Montana Mare Quarantined for CEM

26   On the Old Road –A Poem............................... Glen Chesnut

28   Livestock Fencing Laws.......................... Dorinda Troutman

40   Business Profile–Jeremy Young Horsemanship

42   Obituary–Vince Hayes......................................... Sandy Clouse

44   Open Your Mind................................................. Kathy Valentine

57   A Tale of Two Sandies........................................... Eric Dalke

Departments:

26   Equine & Western Events

32   Calendar of Events

35   Horse Properties

36   RMR’s Directory

38   Classified Ads

40   Advertiser Index

  41   Photo of the Month

January 2009   Vol. 17, No. 1
Features & Columns:

 6     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat..................................... Natalie Riehl

 8    Grandpa....................................................................... Dan Pence

16   Indian Reservation Slaughter Plants .. Dorinda Troutman

19   BLM Nevada Emergency Gather

20   Vaccines Donated for Equine Welfare

21   Western Mercantile – Special Advertising Section

28   Heydon Abuse Case Update

29   Montana ’s “Able’s Bill” Update

30   US Pony Club’s New Programs

31   Free Calendar from Farnam

40   Letter from Reader

41   Cartoons................................................................ TW Hamilton

42   Hand Grazing.................................................. MaryAnn Myers

Departments:

22   Equine & Western Events

49   Calendar of Events

52   Horse Properties

53   RMR’s Directory

54   Classified Ads

56   Advertiser Index

  57   Photo of the Month

December 2008   Vol. 16, No. 12
Features & Columns:

6      Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.......................................Natalie Riehl

8     Tough Trip to Paradise–Part 3.................... Mary Erickson

14   Gift Roundup–A Special Advertising Section

22   Little Britches–A Poem............................... Richard Harding

25   Readers’ Photo Album – “Kids & Horses”

30   O-Mok-See–Pattern Horse Racing................ Dorinda Troutman

34   A Family Who Plays Together............... Dorinda Troutman

36   Equine Art– “Elk Dogs” at Missoula Art Museum

38   Treasure State Hunt

38   ELCR Loss of Equine Facilities

40   Equine Piroplasmosis Update

50   The Holidays Get Western..................... Shelly Dennis-Orr

Departments:

42   Calendar of Events

44   Horse Properties

45   RMR’s Directory

47   Classified Ads

48   Advertiser Index

  49  Photo of the Month

November 2008   Vol. 16, No. 11
Features & Columns:

6     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.......................................Natalie Riehl

8     Tough Trip to Paradise–Part 2.................... Mary Erickson

20   Two Loners in Nature–A Poem.................. Brienne Adams

20   Gift Roundup–A Special Advertising Section

28   Holiday Gift Ideas––For Horse Owners & Western Folk

44   Rescued Horses Update.......................... Dorinda Troutman

57   Finding Shane....................................... Nicole Drumheller Gargus

Departments:

34   Horse Sale Highlights

38   Horse Industry News

49   Calendar of Events

51   Horse Properties

52   RMR’s Directory

55   Classified Ads

56   Advertiser Index

  57  Photo of the Month

October 2008   Vol. 16, No. 10
Features & Columns:

 8    Dog Hair & Mule Sweat....................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Rescued Horses Update.......................... Dorinda Troutman

20   Letters from Readers

22   Tough Trip to Paradise–Part 1.................... Mary Erickson

26   Gift Roundup–A Special Advertising Section

41   Product Profile–Cowboy Pac by Kenetrek

42   Product Profile–EquiPride by SweetPro

43   Downunder Horsemanship E-Newsletter

44   GallEP Bozeman Update

58   Unwelcome Visitor....................................... Mary Anne Lynes

Departments:

38   Horse Sale Highlights

45   Calendar of Events

49   Horse Properties

51   RMR’s Directory

54   Classified Ads

56   Advertiser Index

 57   Photo of the Month

September 2008   Vol. 16, No. 9
Features & Columns:

8     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat............................................. Natalie Riehl

10   Montana Teamster Hall of Fame................ Elizabeth Kidwell

18   Hats Off–Riders Complete 1,000+ Hours Riding

20   Daly Mansion Historical Reenactors

24   How Far Will Some People Go to Win? ... Dorinda Troutman

36   Left For Dead – Abused Horses Rescued .. Dorinda Troutman

40   A Cowboy’s Throne...................................... C.M. Russell Museum

42   Product Profile–VitaFlex Muscle Fortifier

48   Back Country Horsemen Volunteer Hours

50   Horsemen’s Conservation Publication

Departments:

44   Equine & Western Events Section

51   Calendar of Events

56   Horse Properties

60   RMR’s Directory

62   Classified Ads

64   Advertiser Index

  65   Photo of the Month

August 2008   Vol. 16, No. 8
Features & Columns:

8     Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.......................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Fuel Prices Affect Horse Events........ Dorinda Troutman

20   Strider.............................................................................. Dan Pence

25   Readers’ Photo Album – “Families & Horses"

40   Product Profile–Thrush XX

44   Business Profile–Valley Mule Company

46   Business Profile–Black Forest Treeless Saddles

48   Product Profile–Lakota Bumper Pull LQ Trailers

50   Olympics Equestrian Fun Facts.......... Dorinda Troutman

58   Hats Off– Cindy Marvins and My Sedona

60   Equine Studies Programs at Montana Colleges

64   Farrier Workshop

81   “Running Mustangs” of Ennis High".............. Rick Landry

Departments:

66   Calendar of Events

72   Horse Properties

76   RMR’s Directory

78   Classified Ads

80   Advertiser Index

  81  Photo of the Month

July 2008   Vol. 16, No. 7
Features & Columns:

8      Dog Hair & Mule Sweat.......................................... Natalie Riehl

10   Ninemile’s Defensive Horsemanship Class Natalie Riehl

22   The Equine Liabilities Act............................. Dorinda Troutman

34   Product Profile–ValuGrid Fencing from FarmTek

36   Valley Girls Barrel Daze Pay Outs

50   GallEP Ride into Town Event

52   BLM Seeks Wild Horse Pasture Bids

55   Farm Bill includes Emergency Measures for Horses

56   Business Profile–Clinician Bryan Neubert

  73   What’s in a Name?–Humor................................ Doyal J. Garrett

Departments:

30   Horse Sale Highlights

38   Equine & Western Events

58   Calendar of Events

65   Horse Properties

68   RMR’s Directory

70   Classified Ads

72   Advertiser Index

  73  Photo of the Month

June 2008   Vol. 16, No. 6
Features & Columns:

10   Eastern Idaho Horseman Hall of Fame Inductees

26   Equine Art– Art Norby.................................. Dorinda Troutman

28   20 Feet of Security........................................... Vic Anderson

34   In Memorium–Lyle Graves

52   BCH Concerned About User Fees on Public Lands

54   Product Profile – Leather CPR Challenge

56   Gallatin Horse Trails Update............... Marianne Amsden

74   Spirit of the Horse–A Poem............................. Linda Ruhle

Departments:

36   Horse Sale Highlights

44   Equine & Western Events

59   Calendar of Events

67   Horse Properties

69   RMR’s Directory

71   Classified Ads

73   Photo of the Month

  74   Advertiser Index