Why a Dog Show is NOTHING and EVERYTHING Like a Horse Show
April 6, 2018 Comments Off on Why a Dog Show is NOTHING and EVERYTHING Like a Horse Show
It’s basically the equivalent of turning your horse loose on a Trail course and relying solely on hand signals and voice cues for navigation. Try that at the next horse show, and let me know how it works out for you.
Continue reading …Irish Classic Provides Rare Opportunity For AQHA and APHA Competitors to Come Together
March 26, 2018 Comments Off on Irish Classic Provides Rare Opportunity For AQHA and APHA Competitors to Come Together
Being a newcomer to the Quarter Horse circuit, the community has been nothing short of welcoming and supportive. I have been incredibly impressed with my local club and its emphasis on the amateur program. In an effort to foster new competitors, OQHA offers free Rookie classes at each of their shows.
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Teal is not one of the “classic” colors you would expect to see in the show pen. It’s a fresh, summer color that recalls sea and tropical islands. It is exotic, but not too much. It can easily liven up a black outfit and can be worn by every rider, no matter the age or the level. Black pads with teal (and purple) patterns are also a must have!
Continue reading …Does Anyone Else Get Sentimental When It’s Time to Retire a Pair of Boots?
March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Does Anyone Else Get Sentimental When It’s Time to Retire a Pair of Boots?
“Yes, they were always a little rugged and covered with a light film of dust, but they supported me through so many great memories.”
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The idea to say bye (at least for one show) to my blingy vest came to mind in an early afternoon of May 2016.
Continue reading …Equine Bloggers Exchange: Differences and Similarities Between U.S. and European Fashion
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Bloggers Exchange: Differences and Similarities Between U.S. and European Fashion
Above all, it’s becoming more and more of a trend to be different. By this, I mean that people are expressing their personalities through their outfits. Whether this be a button-up, a classy suit, or a fancy whip stitched hat (hats with whipstitch are a favorite of mine!). I love seeing these current trends because they create more self-expression and individuality in the show pen!
Continue reading …Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
Some of the most notable included Performance Halter for the amateur and youth divisions, adding a Top 20 award for the Amateur Walk Trot division, and a modification to the scoring system for Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation. Other noted discussions that I heard about, included the possibility of a competition license for SPB horses to compete with regular registry horses.
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Today meetings that are being held that will review the strategic plan to move APHA to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. There will also be an exciting demonstration of APHA’s new horseIQ program.
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Recap With Miss Las Vegas, Herself, Kina Tavary
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Recap With Miss Las Vegas, Herself, Kina Tavary
“Silver Dollar was the beginning of the show season for many competitors, but it was the beginning of a lot of new things for Speedy and I. If I said I wasn’t nervous, I would be lying.”
Continue reading …Congress Queen Travels with Sara Laughlin- 2018 Silver Dollar
February 28, 2018 Comments Off on Congress Queen Travels with Sara Laughlin- 2018 Silver Dollar
2017 Quarter Horse Congress Queen Sara Laughlin gave us a behind the scenes look at her trip to the 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit that’s currently underway in Las Vegas. Click here to view a blog about her experience and scroll below to view her fun photos. If you’d like to share your photos from a […]
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