NFR World Champion Barrel Racer, Fallon Taylor, Unveils Trendy Line of Helmets with Troxel
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on NFR World Champion Barrel Racer, Fallon Taylor, Unveils Trendy Line of Helmets with Troxel
Taylor, a former model and actress, shocked onlookers when she emerged in the third round of the NFR in 2014 wearing a helmet and became the first NFR champion to win while sporting the safety gear. Taylor has been helping pave the way for helmet acceptance in the rodeo circuit ever since, a sport where cowboy hats are heavily favored over safety helmets.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Super Sires Extends Nomination Deadline to April 30th
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Super Sires Extends Nomination Deadline to April 30th
Western Pleasure Super Sires Extends Nomination Deadline to April 30th
Continue reading …Equine Pregnancy: What to Expect When Your Horse is Expecting
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on Equine Pregnancy: What to Expect When Your Horse is Expecting
During the lecture, she will discuss regular timing for evaluation of the mare, routine management (including vaccination and deworming), and signs of giving birth or of impending abortion. Specific topics such as twins, fetal gender identification, and placentitis also will be covered.
Continue reading …Arizona Sun Circuit Announces Move to March in 2017
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Arizona Sun Circuit Announces Move to March in 2017
The March date should fit well for exhibitors who like to attend the major Florida circuits in January as well. Also, exhibitors from the northeast and southeast may find it much more suitable for attending AQHA’s major circuits.
Continue reading …Video Explanation of How Arena Footing Affects the Biomechanics of a Horse’s Stride
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Video Explanation of How Arena Footing Affects the Biomechanics of a Horse’s Stride
“I was shocked when I learned about hoof mechanism and how blood is circulated throughout the horse’s body,” she said. “I didn’t know the foot plays a critical role in the cardiovascular system. Working on this project has changed the way I look at what surface my horse is on, how he reacts, and what he’s communicating to me.”
Continue reading …APHA Announces Top 20 Shows For 2015
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Announces Top 20 Shows For 2015
Taking the No. 1 spot for the seventh time in nine years was the Western Regional Zone 2 Zone Show, which took place May 21–22 in South Jordan, Utah. In 2015, the Utah Paint Horse Club-sponsored show attracted 1,110 entries to the six-judge event, which was also followed by a four-judge competition that also had nearly 1,000 entries.
Continue reading …Stress Reduction Tips For Professional Horsemen
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Stress Reduction Tips For Professional Horsemen
Stress Reduction Tips For Professional Horsemen
Continue reading …USC Equestrian’s Abigail Pait and Bailey Walters Named to SEC All-Championship Team
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on USC Equestrian’s Abigail Pait and Bailey Walters Named to SEC All-Championship Team
Pait and Walters are the first Gamecock western riders in program history to earn a spot on the SEC All-Championship Team.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Sydnie Ochs/Invite Only The Best Win $10,000 Equine Chronicle Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure
March 28, 2016 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Sydnie Ochs/Invite Only The Best Win $10,000 Equine Chronicle Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure
We love this sweet photo of Brian Baker congratulating Sydnie Ochs as she exits the arena with Invite Only The Best after winning the $10,000 The Equine Chronicle Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure at the #MarchToTheArch over the weekend! Thanks Darcy Reeve for the snapshot!
Continue reading …Zippos Sensation is APHA Leading Sire For 2015; His Son, Nighttime Sensation, is Top-Earning Horse
March 28, 2016 Comments Off on Zippos Sensation is APHA Leading Sire For 2015; His Son, Nighttime Sensation, is Top-Earning Horse
They say the apple doesn’t fall from the tree, and the APHA Breeders’ Trust top-earners rankings for 2015 certainly reflect that notion. Zippos Sensation ruled the roost as the Breeders’ Trust Leading Sire for the 15th consecutive year; his son, Nighttime Sensation, took the lead as the 2015 Breeders’ Trust Top-Earning Horse.
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