Famous Imagine A Horse success stories include ‘equine graduate,’ Lady C, the mare ridden by country recording artist Sheryl Crow into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo before her concert. “Lady C’s foundational trick training gave her the courage to face 55,000 screaming fans, spotlights and a pyrotechnics show,” said De Laurentis and Pogue, who have dedicated their lives to helping people and horses more fully trust one another.
Continue reading …As many of you plan family barbecues, trips to the lake, or even attend Memorial Day horse shows, we encourage everyone to remember the real reason for this holiday weekend. While we may sometimes lose sight of the true meaning of the red, white, and blue, it’s important to take a moment, on Memorial Day, to recognize, remember, and celebrate our nation’s heroes who died in service to our country.
Continue reading …“I was afraid it might start bleeding, but when I pulled my finger out of the wound, gas rushed out of that hole and the stench was foul. I opened it more, grabbed chunks of necrotic muscle tissue and dragged it out. I opened the infected area, packed it with penicillin-soaked gauze, and started the mare on penicillin injections.”
Continue reading …Equine Affaire has just introduced the Horse Video Challenge, a contest in which you could win up to $500 for your home video of your horse, your friend’s horse, or just any horse or horses you can capture doing what horses do best: being humorous and loveable horses.
Continue reading …An interesting story came out yesterday in the Houston Press entitled Criticism Continues About Why Horses Had to Swim For Their Lives When Cypress Trails Flooded Again. The article refers to the historic flooding that struck Houston, Texas and surrounding areas on April 18th, 2016, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake.
Continue reading … At the recent 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit in Del Mar, California, Bonnie was named the circuit champion in Amateur Select Western Riding with her horse Dun In The Dark, aka “Bucky.” She did tie with another horse and rider team for the title… herself!
Bonnie was also named the Reserve Circuit Champion with her other horse, Corporate Credit, aka “Dusty.”
The weather has been simply beautiful for this show. I wasn’t sure what Las Vegas offered this time of year, Heaven or Hades? Turns out it’s wonderful … weather in the seventies to low eighties with a sweet breeze through the big, west facing warm-up arena doors in the late afternoon.
Continue reading …If you’re looking for the perfect getaway that’s also a knowledge-filled learning experience, look no further… Dana Hokana is returning October 1-2, 2016 to the beautiful 320 Guest Ranch located just outside of Big Sky, Montana.
Continue reading …“We practiced transferring our placings to the card that’s then handed in to the ring steward. A working knowledge of the penalties is important in order to be able to quickly scribe while continuing to watch the run.”
Continue reading …The 69th National Appaloosa Show, World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show, and AjPHA Youth World Show are fast approaching and you know it’s going to be hot, hot, hot in Fort Worth!
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