How To Cowboy

When Cupid's arrow strikes and love is in the air, it's time to start shopping for Valentine's Day gifts. If your significant other has a passion for horses, equestrian gifts are always a good idea. What extra-special Valentine's Day horse lover gifts can you find for your partner? Continue reading as we list the top gifts for horse lovers that are sure to be a big hit on February 14 and all year round. 

Purchasing your first set of calf roping supplies is an exciting foray into the rodeo world. You'll want to start your journey with the best calf ropes for beginners and other high-quality, durable calf roping gear to help you become a proficient roper. With the right tools, you'll improve your livestock handling skills, whether you're working on your ranch or performing in a competition.

Over the years, Western breast collars have become an iconic staple piece in the world of tack. To get the most out of each ride, it's important to know how to measure for a breast collar and how breast collar...

There are many different types of horse boots, and having the proper kinds for the right issues is an important step in avoiding preventable injuries and helping your horse stay healthy. This guide will explain some of the most common...

Whether you're at the rodeo or on the ranch, your horse deserves the best. Splint boots for horses are something you certainly want to have on hand. What are splint boots used for? And how do they compare to medicine...

NRS Ranch is home to its very own custom saddle making shop. Our NRS Saddle Shop produces the esteemed NRS Pro Series Saddle & Tack line. The shop is located strategically only feet from the NRS Arena where the tack...

Day-to-day tack maintenance is essential to keep your tack functional for many years while also creating a more comfortable experience for your horse. However, doing the minimum to keep your tack in decent shape will only go so far, especially...

Whether we want to admit it or not, horses can be fragile creatures. Traveling between different climates, altitudes and environments can put a lot of stress on them, especially if you are traveling during the summer when the air is...

Spring is right around the corner. That means it’s time to gear up for spring works. With many jobs to perform, such as tagging, vaccinating, implementing deworming programs and more, it may also be a good time to consider stimulating...

Heavy parasite infections can be detrimental to your cattle. Research shows that internal parasites can cost a producer nearly $200 per head over the lifetime of each animal. Being consistent with deworming cattle can pay off in the end and...

The industry buzz has been all about the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo as of late. And as it's one of the best cattle shows around, we can't say we're surprised. Here at NRS, we would like to share...

The stock show can be a fun, exciting time. It's a chance for people to showcase their animals and all the hard work they've put into them. From early morning barn duties to training sessions and daily grooming — hundreds...