Colonels Smart Spook and Larson: NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Champions
December 9, 2013 Comments Off on Colonels Smart Spook and Larson: NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Champions
After a thrilling performance stacked full of high scores, the Shootout ended with a top score of 224.5, turned in by Colonels Smart Spook (Smart Spook x Colonels Cattin Gun) and NRHA Million Dollar Rider Jordan Larson
Continue reading …McCutcheon and Ms Whiz Dunit: 2013 NRHA Futurity Non Pro Champions
December 9, 2013 Comments Off on McCutcheon and Ms Whiz Dunit: 2013 NRHA Futurity Non Pro Champions
From the fifth draw in the second section, Mandy McCutcheon (Aubrey, Texas) set the bar for the remaining finalists. She earned a 218 from the judges on her Ms Whiz Dunit to win the title of 2013 Cinch NRHA Futurity Non Pro Champion.
Continue reading …Youth Celebrating Horses Through Art, Art Show Now Open at AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Youth Celebrating Horses Through Art, Art Show Now Open at AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum
To prepare for the show, students learned about the role the American Quarter Horse played in the history of the United States. Each student then created artwork that depicted those lessons, along with an essay describing the art.
Continue reading …Standout All-Around Competitor Excels in New Pursuit, Wins NRHA Rookie of the Year at 2013 Futurity
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Standout All-Around Competitor Excels in New Pursuit, Wins NRHA Rookie of the Year at 2013 Futurity
“We prepared like we normally do, and my horse was right there for me. Once the dust settled from our final stop, we found out that our score was high enough to earn us the top placing and the title of the 2013 NRHA Rookie of the Year.”
Continue reading …Horses4Heroes’ Operation Free Ride Rodeo Riding Into Cowboy Christmas During Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Horses4Heroes’ Operation Free Ride Rodeo Riding Into Cowboy Christmas During Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Wrapping up its most successful year yet, Horses4Heroes will be giving free horseback rides to local service members, veterans, survivors and their families in the Cowboy Christmas Fan Fest Arena, Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 pm to 2:30, during Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Continue reading …Severe Winter Weather Hits TX Farms in Heart of Horse Country
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Severe Winter Weather Hits TX Farms in Heart of Horse Country
EquineChronicle.com reader and horse trainer, Joe O’Gorman, sent us this photo of a covered round pen in Whitesboro, TX that fell victim to the severe winter weather that rolled into the area last night.
Continue reading …Further Explanation of AQHA’s Initiative to Improve the Judging of Halter Horses
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Further Explanation of AQHA’s Initiative to Improve the Judging of Halter Horses
“We are simply trying to constantly improve how all of our horses are judged and, until now, we had not developed a ‘monitoring’ system for halter. When monitoring other classes, we identify the major faults as identified with that class. This is the very first step toward accomplishing the same thing in the halter classes.”
Continue reading …Day 2: Christmas Gift Picks From LaGrange Leather
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Day 2: Christmas Gift Picks From LaGrange Leather
“New to Lagrange this season, our vintage inspired sanded leather fashion boot is sure to fit perfectly under the Christmas tree.”
Continue reading …Pet Talk: Eye Injuries in Horses—Something to Look Out For
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on Pet Talk: Eye Injuries in Horses—Something to Look Out For
“There are several features of the equine eye that makes it quite vulnerable to injury and anatomical features of the equine skull that contribute to this increased risk for injury,” said Dr. Leslie Easterwood
Continue reading …In Memoriam: Respected Judge Margaret Murdoch (1923-2013)
December 6, 2013 Comments Off on In Memoriam: Respected Judge Margaret Murdoch (1923-2013)
“Maggie was a mentor in our equestrian family, and a leader in our FEI education through the early years. However, I shall recall Maggie for her wicked sense of humour. She could tell a story and just leave you giggling. She had the gift of putting you at ease, a great asset when dealing with nervous competitors!”
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