Art Petrosemolo

Aftercare for Thoroughbreds retired from the race track was once just an afterthought. Retraining, rehoming and long-term care for these equine athletes was a mishmash of support from owners, trainers and horse lovers until the late 20th century. Then, th... See more

The cost of hay today is about $200 per ton nationally. In Pennsylvania, however, alfalfa hay and high-quality mixed grasses command $250 to $400 a ton, depending on the cut and grade. It isn’t a surprise to hay farmer Tyler Shaw, who has watched the pric... See more

Veteran horse trainers say working with an adopted Mustang or any wild horse presents a unique set of challenges. In 2025, 8,000 wild horses and burros were adopted from the Bureau of Land Management, and their new owners and trainers have learned to deal... See more

Ernie Hostetter isn���t old, he���s just older. At 75, the former dairy farmer, who now breeds bulls and produces rodeos, is quick to respond when asked if he is ready to go to pasture. ���Not planning on it,��� he said emphatically. ���I���m way too busy... See more

When she was 13 years old, Lancaster native Carolyn Jones gave up her violin for a Pentax 35 camera. It proved to be a worthwhile swap. “Photography gave me a way to understand and interpret the world around me,” says Jones, an award-winning documentary f... See more