At the AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Every Detail Counts
August 31, 2015 Comments Off on At the AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Every Detail Counts
Paying attention to every detail is imperative when competing at a World Show. To me, a perfectly shaped hat and freshly shined boots are absolute necessities before entering the show pen! As
Continue reading …Day 1 at AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Competing Against Your Spouse…
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on Day 1 at AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Competing Against Your Spouse…
People often ask, “What happens when he beats you?” We are a team… when he wins, I win. But, of course I don’t “like” getting beat. That just means I have to up my game!
Continue reading …“For My Select Friends, Apologies to George Strait,” by: Brister Shum
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on “For My Select Friends, Apologies to George Strait,” by: Brister Shum
“Amarillo by morning, up from my nice home,
Everything that I’ve got is packed in my motor home.
When that sun is high in the Texas sky, I’ll be trucking with my Halter mare.
Amarillo by morning. Amarillo I’ll be there.”
Eliminate Sour Arguments and Petty Attitudes in the Barn Aisle
August 20, 2015 Comments Off on Eliminate Sour Arguments and Petty Attitudes in the Barn Aisle
Since sending the feuding parties to their rooms for a time-out isn’t an option, a strong set of barn rules can be a solution for promoting harmony between everyone.
Continue reading …“These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…” NSBA World Show Edition
August 19, 2015 Comments Off on “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…” NSBA World Show Edition
Anthony Montes says the NSBA World is so growing so much that it’s quickly turning into the “Congress of the South.”
Continue reading …Déjà Vu at the NSBA World… EC Blog by: Keaton Crawford
August 12, 2015 Comments Off on Déjà Vu at the NSBA World… EC Blog by: Keaton Crawford
Being consistent from show to show can be one of the most difficult things about competing with an animal that has a mind of its own.
Continue reading …World Show Superstitions… EC Blog by: Keaton Crawford
August 6, 2015 Comments Off on World Show Superstitions… EC Blog by: Keaton Crawford
It’s not uncommon to hear about a rider wearing lucky socks, a lucky necklace, or having some type of superstition when it comes time to compete at the World Show. Some equestrians even have routines they follow that they believe will help put them at the top of the judges’ placings and possibly even leave them as the last one standing in the arena.
Continue reading …Building the Future, Piece by Piece
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Building the Future, Piece by Piece
“The YES Convention is about meeting new people who share your same love of the American Quarter Horse. It’s about being inspired and giving you something to work for. Everyone who attends, leaves with something, whether it be a new friend or a new outlook.”
Continue reading …Putting On A Horse Show- What It Takes
July 8, 2015 Comments Off on Putting On A Horse Show- What It Takes
For the past 10 days, I have been in Upper Michigan at the UPQHA Summerfest series. There were eight days of showing with a total of eight judges along with two exhibitor parties, an ice cream social, and the annual beanbag toss tournament and calcutta.
Continue reading …One Horse Trainer’s Act of Kindness- 2015 AjPHA Youth World
July 7, 2015 Comments Off on One Horse Trainer’s Act of Kindness- 2015 AjPHA Youth World
While there is no doubt in my mind that Wade would not tell this story himself, I want to give him a shout out for being the epitome and perfect representation of what we all should be in the Paint industry when it comes to extending a helping hand and reaching out to others!
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