Happy Father’s Day to Horse Show Dads Everywhere!
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on Happy Father’s Day to Horse Show Dads Everywhere!
They are the trailer drivers, truck parkers, and RV hooker-uppers. They are the check-writers, grooms, short order cooks, and chauffeurs. They are our biggest fans and constant supporters. They are our horse show dads. Whether your horse show dad is a trainer or judge, or he can’t tell the difference between a forehand and a forelock, all fathers deserve some love this Father’s Day!
Continue reading …Yungclas and Feinberg Top Inaugural PQS Classes in Nebraska, Stay Tuned For More Results
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on Yungclas and Feinberg Top Inaugural PQS Classes in Nebraska, Stay Tuned For More Results
Winning the class was Lara Yungclas aboard He’s Lazy No Doubt for owner Tanna Petersak. He’s Lazy No Doubt is by No Doubt I’m Lazy and out of Petite Seductress. The team took home $8,000 for the win. The Reserve Champion was Shelby Cochran aboard Winning Instincts, a horse sired by Sudden Instinct and out of Winners Always Flirt. The team was presented with a $5,000 for their second place finish.
Continue reading …Pattern Book Just Released For 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on Pattern Book Just Released For 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show
Be sure to stop by the Youth World Show’s free “Ride the Pattern” demonstration, which features live demonstrations of all horsemanship, equitation and showmanship patterns by a demonstration exhibitor and critiqued by one of our World Show judges—this is the perfect opportunity to see how the pattern will run in real life and get the scoop directly from a World Show judge. Ride the Pattern takes place June 28 from 2–5 p.m. in the John Justin Arena.
Continue reading …10 Tips to Protect Your Horse During the Summer Horse Show Heat
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on 10 Tips to Protect Your Horse During the Summer Horse Show Heat
Heatstroke obviously can happen if exercising in hot conditions, but be aware that it can also happen if standing in a hot stall or trailer. Signs of heat stroke can include: An elevated heart rate that does not return to normal in a reasonable period of time, excessive sweating OR lack of sweating, temperature that persists above 103 degrees F, depression, lethargy, signs of dehydration: dry mucous membranes, poor capillary refill, and poor skin turgor.
Continue reading …Day 4 Results and Photos From 2016 Pinto World Show
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on Day 4 Results and Photos From 2016 Pinto World Show
Day 4 Results Scroll below to view more fun photos courtesy of Delores Kuhlwein.
Continue reading …Professional Horse Services July Internet Auctions- New Deadlines and Discounts
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on Professional Horse Services July Internet Auctions- New Deadlines and Discounts
“A discount of 20% off of the entry fee for the Halter Broodmare and Prospect Sale is offered to WCHA members as a benefit of membership. The same 20% discount is offered for foals that are eligible for the Elite Halter Futurity, as well as mares in foal to stallion subscribed to the Elite Halter Futurity program.”
Continue reading …Important Notice About Magnets and Belly Bands at 2016 Appaloosa Youth World/Nationals
June 16, 2016 Comments Off on Important Notice About Magnets and Belly Bands at 2016 Appaloosa Youth World/Nationals
Belly bands, though created with the intention to protect horses from spur rubs among other things, are being misused to disguise abuse. For this reason, the board of directors has chosen to ban them from use on the show grounds in favor of encouraging exhibitors to use spurs responsibly or face the consequences of overuse of spurs.
Continue reading …Spectacular Awards On Tap For Mid-Summer Fling Beginning Today in IL.
June 16, 2016 Comments Off on Spectacular Awards On Tap For Mid-Summer Fling Beginning Today in IL.
The main futurity event is the $5,000 Green Trail Futurity that will be run concurrently with Wednesday’s AQHA class. The entry fee is $350 upon arrival at the show. $2,500 will be awarded to both the winner of the Junior Green division and Senior Green division. Payouts will go six places deep in each division, as long as there is a minimum of five entries per class. Also, competitors must enter the corresponding AQHA class.
Continue reading …Hollywood’s Hottest Workout Now Tailored to Equestrians
June 16, 2016 Comments Off on Hollywood’s Hottest Workout Now Tailored to Equestrians
As you know, a fit, well-conditioned body is necessary for riding a horse, which requires a strong core, glutes of steel, flexibility, and balance. One of Hollywood’s hottest workouts is expanding into Wellington, Florida, this summer with a focus specifically on fitness training for the equestrian rider.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From Day 3 at 2016 Pinto World Show
June 16, 2016 Comments Off on Results and Photos From Day 3 at 2016 Pinto World Show
Day 3 Results
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