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Stacey McKenna

Stacey McKenna is a Colorado-based freelance writer covering travel, adventure, nature, and all things horse. A lifelong equestrian, she’s currently on a quest to find the perfect backcountry trail partner.

What is Trauma-Informed Horsemanship?

For most of us, “trauma-informed horsemanship” likely brings to mind the plethora of equine-assisted therapy and learning programs in which…

3 months ago

Equines Fighting Fires Help Save Lives

We've all heard of heroic firefighters stopping the spread of massive wildfires, but did you know that those same men…

3 years ago

Selecting a Horse Trailer to Fit Your Needs

Many of us depend on trainers or friends to haul our horses to competitions, trailheads, or emergency veterinary appointments. That’s…

3 years ago

Ride the Pony Express Trail

From April 1860 to October 1861, hundreds of young men rode relays between Sacramento, Calif., and St. Joseph, Mo., delivering…

3 years ago

Racing Through the Snow: Skikjöring at White Turf in St. Moritz, Switzerland

As the cluster of Thoroughbreds rounded the track toward me, I realized that this was no ordinary horse race. The…

3 years ago

Your Horse Life: Daisy the Wonder Mule

In this story from writer Stacey McKenna, she describes the life lessons she learns from Daisy the Wonder Mule. In…

3 years ago

Riding Vacation Destination: Ranch Riding Hawaiian Style

As we ride away from the stable, my eyes are fixed on the sight to my left of rolling yellow-green…

4 years ago

CBD for Horses

Earlier this year, Olympian Steffen Peters become a spokesperson for Trove CBD, a brand of hemp-based cannabidiol products with targeted…

4 years ago

Equine Wellness Retreats

As equestrians, we know that horses are good for us, and often head to the barn on the most stressful…

6 years ago

Finding Sanctuary

A herd of horses fluffy with winter coats munch on hay while they eye us curiously as we circle the…

7 years ago