New Year’s Riding Resolutions and How to Keep Them!
Why are these horrible resolutions? Well, the intention is there, but the wording is all wrong. In order for you to even have a chance at success, your resolution needs to be SPECIFIC and MEASURABLE.
S/C 1 Results From Florida Gold Coast
December 30, 2016 Comments Off on S/C 1 Results From Florida Gold Coast
Click on the link below to view results from S/C 1 at the Florida Gold Coast, currently underway in Tampa, Florida. Thanks to Cody Parmenter Photography for a few great candid shots from around the rings. S/C 1 results. Phelps Media Group WINNER’S CIRCLE YOUTH HUNT SEAT EQUITATION: KALEY STRAUSBAUGH, 15, PALM CITY, FLA. on […]
Continue reading …Day 1 Results from Copper Country POR
December 30, 2016 Comments Off on Day 1 Results from Copper Country POR
The Copper Country Paint-O-Rama kicked off December 29th at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona and will continue through January 3rd. The show features eight judges: Cynthia Rucker, Cindy Chilton-Moore, Karen Banister, Eric Hubbard, Mario Boisjoli, Bonnie Miller, Leanne Williams, and Sandy Curl. Click here to view results from Day 1.
Continue reading …5 Individuals, 3 Horses, 1 Ranch Inducted into OK Hall of Fame
December 30, 2016 Comments Off on 5 Individuals, 3 Horses, 1 Ranch Inducted into OK Hall of Fame
In 1982, the world of Quarter Horse Racing was in awe of an accomplishment that has yet to be reproduced by anyone. Owner Marvin Barnes watched two of his homebreds, Mr Master Bug and Miss Squaw Hand, finish first and second in the first ‘true’ $1,000,000 horse race the All American Quarter Horse Futurity. It was the first and last time an owner had the top two finishers in the All American Futurity.
Continue reading …Be Ready For New APHA Rules Beginning January 1st
December 30, 2016 Comments Off on Be Ready For New APHA Rules Beginning January 1st
SC-100 A. 1.: Allows a single-judge show to offer a clinic in conjunction with the show, with the official judge serving as the clinician.
SC-250 I.: Standardizes trail obstacle rules with other associations eliminating confusion for the judges and show managers.
SC-255 D. 1: Allows Green Western Riding patterns to be used for Novice Youth and Novice Amateur Western Riding.
In Loving Memory of Debbie Honeycutt (1959-2016)
December 29, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Debbie Honeycutt (1959-2016)
Debbie loved the beach, her flower and vegetable gardens, and her dogs and Paint Horses. She’d been involved in the Carolina Paint Horse Club for 30 years and served as the youth director for the past 22. This was to be her last year serving in that position. Why did she stay so long after her daughter had aged out of the youth division? Debbie cared about making a difference in the lives of our youth, and that she did.
Continue reading …Farrier and Vet Join Up For Lecture and Demonstration at UC Davis
December 29, 2016 Comments Off on Farrier and Vet Join Up For Lecture and Demonstration at UC Davis
The hands-on afternoon session will include a shoeing demonstration by Burns during which the two primary methods to glue horse shoes to horses’ hooves—“direct glue” and “indirect glue” methods—will be explained in detail. Burns will then team up with Dr. Pleasant again to present a shoeing and hoof wall repair laboratory. The afternoon session has a limited capacity (40), so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Kicks Off With 1,800 Entries on Opening Day
December 29, 2016 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit Kicks Off With 1,800 Entries on Opening Day
The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit kicked off on a record setting pace posting nearly 1,800 entries across all divisions, 500 more than in 2015, at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Opening day featured American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) hunter and trail classes. Thursday’s classes include showmanship, halter, under saddle, reining and western riding classes.
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Hoyt influenced many of today’s top riders and was often called the John Wayne of horse training. He was well-known for his ability to mentor others with blunt honesty and to get extraordinary performances out of ordinary horses.
Continue reading …Just For Fun: What’s Your Horse’s Zodiac Sign?
December 28, 2016 Comments Off on Just For Fun: What’s Your Horse’s Zodiac Sign?
Just for fun, check out this listing of horse zodiac signs! Is your horse a trustworthy Aquarius, a challenging Firebrand, or a picky Virgo? Aquarius- The Sea Horse (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Pisces- The Keeper (February 19-March 20) Aries- The Firebrand (March 21-April 19) Taurus- The Prince (April 20-Mary 20) Gemini- The Twin (May 21-June 20) […]
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