Colby Coltrain of Storybook Farms is a baseball player turned professional over fence horse trainer. Colby’s unique story of getting into the horse business later in life will inspire you to chase the dreams and things you would like to do. He is someone who likes challenges…going fast, jumping high, and even riding 660 miles in Mongolia! Yes, he is taking on the challenge of riding the Mongolian Derby! Listen in as he explains his interesting stories and experiences of riding high in the horse world.
More information can be found at storybooksporthorses.com
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Back-to-school schedules have you pressed for time when it comes to evening mealtime? The air fryer can make this meal a breeze on busy nights.
The growing season is wrapping up on Mississippi’s 2024 rice crop, and experts anticipate a slightly higher yield but depressed prices.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that rice harvest began the first week of August. As of Aug. 11, the crop was rated 15% in excellent condition and 82% in either fair or good condition.
Yellow-flowering plants have always captivated me with their bright, cheerful hues. They bring warmth and energy to the garden, instantly lifting the mood and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether it’s the vibrant pop of color they add to a landscape or the way they attract pollinators with their radiant blooms, yellow flowers hold a special place in my heart.
October marks an exciting milestone for Mississippi tourism professionals who will complete training in a one-of-a-kind program. Trainees in the second annual Excellence in Tourism Leadership Program will receive their certificates of completion at the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Tourism, an annual event hosted by the Mississippi Tourism Association. Registration is now open to those that want to be part of the next class, which begins in January 2025.
PICAYUNE, Miss. -- School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of celebrating the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. BugFest is set for Sept. 20 and 21. The event offers insect-related displays, interactive exhibits, games and crafts. Biologists, naturalists, entomologists and other experts from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama will host booths and give presentations on butterflies, bats, caterpillars, pollinators, spiders, crayfish, native plants, native and exotic arthropods and more.
If there’s one thing that’s important in gardening, it’s proper watering. Vegetable gardens need about 1 inch of water each week.
A drip-water irrigation system has many benefits!
You will enjoy this cool, refreshing chicken pasta salad on these last hot days of summer.
Summer calls for quick, easy meals that keep you and the kitchen cool. This California Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfect fit.
There is a type of plant treasured for its ability to be shared. Known as pass-along plants, these are often shared by gardeners, friends and family, typically through cuttings, divisions or seeds.
These plants carry sentimental value and foster a sense of community, as they are often passed down through generations or exchanged within local gardening groups.
Working with young people and helping them advance their knowledge of the horse business is exactly what Sarah Schobert does professionally. She is currently the Horse Judging Team Coach at Texas A&M where she teaches horse related courses while traveling and coaching college students for judging competitions. On this episode of TTR, Clay and Sarah share years of coaching experiences and talk shop concerning horses and people.
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