“Leaving bridles out, halters on cross ties, and not picking up poop right away elevates my blood pressure!”
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Can an exhibitor of select age, show one horse in Amateur Showmanship and another horse in Select Showmanship? Yes.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Presents New Futurities
February 2, 2021 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Presents New Futurities
The Sun Circuit is excited to present new NSBA Hunt Seat futurities, as well as Western Pleasure, Trail, and Western Riding futurities. All futurity classes may be entered until 5 pm the day prior to the class.
Continue reading …Nutrition of Growing Horses- Special Considerations For the Foal
February 1, 2021 Comments Off on Nutrition of Growing Horses- Special Considerations For the Foal
With the approaching arrival of foals this spring, it’s time to begin outlining a nutritional plan for your new additions! The following highlights some special considerations regarding young growing horses’ diets.
Continue reading …Is Georgia On Your Mind? It Should Be!
January 29, 2021 Comments Off on Is Georgia On Your Mind? It Should Be!
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association, in cooperation with the Georgia International Horse Park, is home to three of the hottest circuits in horse showing these days.
Continue reading …National Championship Year-End Rankings Announced
January 28, 2021 Comments Off on National Championship Year-End Rankings Announced
Year-end rankings for 2020 have been announced naming the 64 exhibitors eligible for the National Championships of Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation to be held at the Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit February 27-March 7, 2021. Due to the cancellation of many of the participating events, there were no summer rankings.
Continue reading …Find Out What’s New For the 2021 AZ Sun Circuit
January 27, 2021 Comments Off on Find Out What’s New For the 2021 AZ Sun Circuit
Sun Circuit could rest on its reputation and still be a favorite destination horse show. Instead, it continues to innovate, taking the pulse of the show world and delivering an exhibitor experience that excels year after year.
Continue reading …Photo and Results From C Bar C Winner Circuit
January 26, 2021 Comments Off on Photo and Results From C Bar C Winner Circuit
Congratulations to High Point Champions at the show! Winning the Open High Point was Aint Too Lazy and Carli Jerrell for Marcy Lang. Reserve was Only Lazy Lopin and Brent Maxwell for Lynette DePalma. The Level 1/Novice Amateur Champion was Servo Machine and Allie Atkinson. Reserve was An Everlasting Touch and Linda Layon-Watson. The Amateur Champion was By Good Rights and Hailey Flatter. Reserve was Best Cowboy Around and Ellexxah Maxwell.
Continue reading …Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
January 25, 2021 Comments Off on Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
The idea of imprint training is to, in a single session, introduce as many new objects and sensations as possible within the first 24 hours after birth. This might include brushes, halters, clippers, other equipment, and touching of the face, body, legs, and hooves.
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit Concludes by Crowning High Point Champions
January 22, 2021 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit Concludes by Crowning High Point Champions
The Silver Dollar Circuit followed closely on the heels of the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast circuits, offering competitors who didn’t travel south for the winter the opportunity to compete at the well-appointed South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. The show was held January 15-20 with judges including Robin Frid, Jessica Gilliam, Kristy Starnes, Bruce Walquist, Rhonda Replogle, Brent Maxwell, Clint Ainsworth, Carly Parks, Liz Baker, Jonathan Meilleur, Shawn Hays, and Eric Petersen.
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