Every equestrian has a special trophy that means just a little more than all the others. Maybe it was earned with a special horse that’s no longer here. It could be a trophy from a major win that was the culmination of a lifetime of hard work. Perhaps it wasn’t from a notable win at all, but the circumstances surrounding the event made it even more meaningful than a big title.
Continue reading …Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
February 17, 2022 Comments Off on Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
The lessons learned with horses offer great value to developing children. They learn about success, failure, starting over, building something, dealing with fear, learning empathy, pushing through difficult things, hard work, and delayed gratification.
Continue reading …Preview of AQHA Rule Change Proposals
February 16, 2022 Comments Off on Preview of AQHA Rule Change Proposals
#7. Review request to add rule: “the exhibitor should have a choice of proceeding or stopping if there is something wrong with the pattern or the arena conditions.”
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Forage is critical for hind gut fermenters. An 1,100 pound horse should consume 2.0% to 2.5 % of their body weight per day in forage (22 to 28 lbs). Horses only produce saliva when they chew, therefore feeding forage ad-lib will increase the production of saliva – one of the best buffers for the horses’ digestive system and the most effective way to reduce the chance of ulcers and impaction colic.
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It’s that time of year again for heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, grand romantic gestures, dozens of roses, and maybe a proposal or two… In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have rounded up a herd of the most love-ly registered names we could find.
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“My 5-year-old daughter told the judge ‘probably not’ when asked if she thought she could remember a verbally given Showmanship pattern.”
Continue reading …Cushing’s Disease VS Metabolic Syndrome
February 10, 2022 Comments Off on Cushing’s Disease VS Metabolic Syndrome
A long hair coat is NOT a feature of the condition and tests of the pituitary function usually yield normal results. Furthermore, affected horses do not respond to medications which are frequently of benefit in cases of Cushing’s Disease.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure and Roping Worlds Come Together With a Special, Little Stallion- Lil Rick E
February 9, 2022 Comments Off on Western Pleasure and Roping Worlds Come Together With a Special, Little Stallion- Lil Rick E
The ladies at BSB Quarter Horses, Shelley and Kim Donovan, are excited about a very special horse that has come out of their program recently. His name is Lil Rick E, and the 2020 colt is the first foal by their celebrated stallion, Too Sleepy To Zip, that they’ve kept a colt in quite some time.
Continue reading …Year-End Rankings For Sun Circuit National Championships Announced
February 8, 2022 Comments Off on Year-End Rankings For Sun Circuit National Championships Announced
Sun Circuit will once again hold wildly popular tournament style competitions in Horsemanship, Equitation, and Showmanship for the National Championship. The final 2021 National Championship ranking list names the 64 exhibitors in each division who are eligible to participate in the tournament at the 2022 Sun Circuit held March 5-13.
Continue reading …They’re Back! Budweiser Clydesdales Make Return to Super Bowl LVI
February 7, 2022 Comments Off on They’re Back! Budweiser Clydesdales Make Return to Super Bowl LVI
A new 60 second spot entitled, “A Clydesdale’s Journey,” follows a Clydesdale as it suffers an injury, receives veterinary treatment, and overcomes obstacles on the road to recovery. Along the way, the horse is accompanied by a loyal dog that watches over his friend and provides support.
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