Country Lifestyles
Nailing Success: Inside the Life of Trainer Josh, Farrier Brittani Halsell
“No hoof, no horse,” is how the saying goes. It might sound simple, but it sums up the importance a horse’s feet play in overall well-being, and it is the farrier that has been providing this crucial aspect of horse health management for almost as long as man has been riding.
Brittani Halsell has spent years mastering the craft and has built a business working with high-performance horses. Her goal is to provide each animal athlete with a solid, balanced base, to remain healthy and reach their fullest potential.
“My favorite thing about shoeing horses is being able to problem solve on high-performing horses when something isn’t exactly right,” Halsell said. “This isn’t a science; it’s an art. I like being creative and being a voice for these athletes. I like when the trainer, the vet, and I can all work together to get everything operating at 110 percent and hopefully, winning.”
Suburban Start
Halsell’s journey began not in the country, but in a suburb of Detroit, Mich., into a family who was not involved in agriculture. Instead, Halsell was introduced to horses by a neighbor when the family moved to a more rural area when she was just nine years old.
“She raised, trained and showed hunter/jumpers and I did chores in exchange for lessons,” Halsell recalled. “During this time, I became heavily involved in 4-H and FFA, where I fell in love with cattle and specifically, dairy farming.”
To read more, pick up a copy of the July issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Jesse Kader
Summer time is here and though it may be hot, we can still get a Western summer style without lots of layers. These striped shorts are so cute and comfy and actually also have a matching shirt that pair up to make a cute set. You also can wear it with basic blouses as shown here and throw on your favorite turquoise. There are so many options to mix and match. See all of this and more at
www.jessesjewelz.com.
Independence Day is celebrated this month as the nation commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The founding fathers declared the 13 colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain but were now free, independent states.
Today, that independence is often celebrated with fireworks, picnics, parades, fairs, and a variety of other public and private events. As the nation prepares to once again honor its heritage, it is fun to review these interesting facts about Fourth of July.
To read more, pick up a copy of the July issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
DENTON, TEXAS – Notified June 19, 2024, four local students were awarded scholarships by the North Texas State Fair Association for the 2024-2025 school year. Scholarships are one way that the association gives back and contributes to the mission of supporting youth, agriculture and community. Applications were due by June 1, 2024.
Awarded the North Texas State Fair Association scholarship was Stockton James from Denton, Texas. James has been involved in FFA for two years and 4H for eight years, and he plans to study Ag Economics and Business at Texas Tech University.
Macie Mangus from Sanger, Texas was the recipient of the Bob C. Powers scholarship. Mangus has been involved in FFA for seven years and plans to major in Pre-Nursing and minor in Agribusiness Management at Texas Tech University.
The recipient of the Robert Bell & Bobby Jones Memorial Trade or Vocational scholarship was Emma Williamson from Sanger, Texas. Williamson has been involved in FFA for three years and 4H for one year, and she plans to attend Texas Tech University to study Animal Science and Agricultural Communications.
Sydney Bickers was awarded the Harry Hall & Bill Allen Continuing Education scholarship. Originally from Valley View, Texas, Bickers plans to attend Texas Tech University where she will study Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science.
A new scholarship this year, the Clyde & Pauline Fisher Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Joshua Hayes. Hayes, from Sanger, Texas, was involved in FFA for two years and 4H for 10 years, and he will attend Texas State University to study Wildlife Biology.
The NTFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of western heritage. All revenue is reinvested into programs, scholarships and facilities. The NTFR, and its associates, contribute around $500,000 each year to area youth. According to the Center of Economic Development at the University of North Texas, the NTFR and its facilities have a $7 million economic impact in Denton County and an approximately $4 million impact on the City of Denton.
For more information or to request an interview with any of the recipients, please visit ntfair.com or contact Hannah Crandall at [email protected].
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