Dealing With Hoof Cracks: Managing the Feet for Health and Strength
July 30, 2020 Comments Off on Dealing With Hoof Cracks: Managing the Feet for Health and Strength
Pat Burton, a farrier in Texas, has developed effective ways to rehabilitate feet that suffer from cracking, using management rather than bar shoes or other types of special shoeing. “Every day, the hoof grows and changes. My philosophy is to try to encourage good hoof growth and try to minimize anything that would inhibit that growth or put pressure on the affected site,” he says.
Continue reading …First Set of World Champions Crowned at 2020 AQHA Youth World Show
July 29, 2020 Comments Off on First Set of World Champions Crowned at 2020 AQHA Youth World Show
“I have never been a World Champion. I couldn’t believe it. I was so happy. It’s been a goal of mine.”
Continue reading …Northern Michigan QH Show Sees Entries More Than Double From Last Year
July 29, 2020 Comments Off on Northern Michigan QH Show Sees Entries More Than Double From Last Year
Under the guidance of new show management team, An Equine Production, the Northern Michigan Quarter Horse Show saw huge growth this year more than doubling their entries over the 2019 event. Judging the July 24-26 show in Midland, MI. were Amber Clark, Tracy Willis, and Kelley Stone-Wainscott.
Continue reading …The Madness Complete With 7,000+ Entries
July 28, 2020 Comments Off on The Madness Complete With 7,000+ Entries
SOQHA and An Equine Production have done it again, producing a fantastic event on new, temporary dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There were a few curveballs thrown, like when rapidly evolving state and city requirements necessitated the use of masks hallways through the event. But everyone complied with the order and continued showing their horses happily, just through smiling eyes.
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The past year has been an exciting one at Ryan Cottingim Show Horses. In July 2019, Ryan and his fiancée, Amanda Gately, purchased their dream farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee, located an hour south of Nashville. Now, settled on 33 acres of sweeping fields and lush forest, they’re taking their successful sales, training, coaching, competition, and fledgling breeding program to a new level. Ryan Cottingim Show Horses caters to riders of all levels and ages, from youth to amateur and select. They specialize in Western-based All-Around, but with strong backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, they offer training, instruction, and the opportunity for clients to compete locally, regionally and nationally.
Continue reading …2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Has Been Cancelled
July 27, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Has Been Cancelled
“It is a sad day with the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Hearing all the concerns from the local and state health departments, and the CDC, it was the right decision to make to keep people safe and healthy,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. “It is disappointing to all who worked tirelessly in preparation for this year’s Congress, and I want to personally thank you for your continued support. I look forward to the biggest and best Congress ever in 2021.”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2020 Gordyville Shootout
July 27, 2020 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2020 Gordyville Shootout
The 2020 Gordyville Shootout that recently took place in Gifford, Illinois reported an outstanding turnout with 300 stalls and large classes like a six point Amateur Showmanship and 43 runs in the popular Shootout Showmanship. The Shootout Champion- Patty Bogosh- was crowned and Nya Kearns was recognized as the Reserve Champion.
Continue reading …Smart Schooling – Seven Rules for Proper Schooling
July 26, 2020 Comments Off on Smart Schooling – Seven Rules for Proper Schooling
Michael Jordan once said, “Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” Although Jordan was not an equestrian, his words are paramount to the success of any athlete, regardless of their sport. Similar to any other top-level athlete, equestrians are continually striving to be better and to achieve the ideal performance in the show arena. However, many pieces must line up to create a winning ride. Unfortunately, it only takes one misstep to derail an otherwise winning performance.
Continue reading …Moses/Made Ya Look Win EC Maiden 3 and Over WP, Green/Nothin But Nett Wins 3 and Over Novice Horse WP at The Madness
July 24, 2020 Comments Off on Moses/Made Ya Look Win EC Maiden 3 and Over WP, Green/Nothin But Nett Wins 3 and Over Novice Horse WP at The Madness
In The Equine Chronicle 3 and Over Maiden Horse Western Pleasure, the winner was Aaron Moses with Made Ya Look for Brent and Kate Bamford. This team won $15,000. Second place was Kristy Starnes with The Lopin Illusion, winning $7,500. Third was Clay Arrington with Made In The Dark, winning $5,000. Fourth was Mike Hachtel with The Best Principles for Jane Backes, winning $3,500. Splitting fifth was Chris Jones with Sheza Good Mechanic, winning $2,750 for Kassandra Fordice and Brian Cox with Theexclusivemartini, winning $2,750 for Jeffrey Carpenter.
Continue reading …East Coast Color Rama Hosts JT Thomas Memorial WP Stakes During 3-Day Event
July 24, 2020 Comments Off on East Coast Color Rama Hosts JT Thomas Memorial WP Stakes During 3-Day Event
We would like to congratulate Scott Thomas of Scott Thomas Show Horses exhibiting APHA/AQHA gelding MoneysOnMyMind, owned by Donna and Al Matarazzo, who was the winner of this class.
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