Meet a Nebraska horse trainer who's amazed by her Arabians.
Ruth Nicolaus
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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves the Great Plains and its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.
“You can ride very comfortably, without feeling the effects of sitting in the saddle for miles and miles.”
“I can talk my horses into danged near anything, so disposition is a big thing.”
The American Paint Horse sticks out in a crowd. The horse is known for the white markings on its coat, and no horse has the same marking as another.
Standing less than 46 inches tall and weighing on average 400-450 pounds, Shetlands are diminutive but full of character.
When fans come to the Hamel Rodeo, they’re going to have a good time. But they’re also giving back to the community as they watch the horses a…
“They’re teaching the horse but the horse is also teaching them. The communication and teamwork that develops between them is fun to see as they grow together and as they ride these horses year after year.”
