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Social Media Savvy: Blurring the lines between digital and personal communication

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

If you take a look around at any horse show today, you’ll be sure to see many people on their phones. They’re likely posting pictures or videos of their horses, friends, or family, or just checking out the competition and their social media presence.

Have You Ever Been to Worlds? Horse Jargon Pet Peeves

January 8, 2020 Comments Off

This is by far the most common error we regularly encounter, even among seasoned competitors. If you plan to exercise your horse on a line, in a circle, you would use a longe line. If you want to do a lunge, go to the gym.

Kathy Tobin is Proud, New Owner of AQHA Sire, VS Code Blue

January 7, 2020 Comments Off

“It has always been one of Kathy’s goals to see foals by her stallions growing up and making their way in the industry, so this is a continuation of that dream.”

Florida Gulf Coast Wraps With 11,500+ Entries

January 6, 2020 Comments Off

Congratulations is in order for High Point winners at the show. Carly Parks and She Had Me At Hello were named the Level 1/Green High Point Champions. Reserve was TW Grose with Thee RedZone. The Junior Champion was Amy Hassinger with Truly Graceful. Reserve was Whitney Lagace with Glo InTheDark. The Senior Champion was Jessica Johnson with DGS Vintage. Reserve was Chuck Briggs with Dancin N The Dirt.

Silver Dollar Circuit Adds $25,000 in Prize Money to 2020 Event

January 6, 2020 Comments Off

The Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit has set aside $25,000 in prize money to be designated for the scored classes in Level 2 Amateur and Level 2 Amateur Select classes, as well as in the Level I Open scored classes. Each class will have a guaranteed $2,000 added money, as well as 80% jackpot of the entry fee of $125. These will be run contiguous with the regular AQHA class, during the second set of shows, under a single judge (to be selected at random at the beginning of each day, but not announced).

A Year to Remember: Sara Simons’ Clean Sweep in Western Riding

January 5, 2020 Comments Off

Although Sara Simons is no stranger to success in the show arena, 2019 has been a banner year, especially in her favorite class: Western Riding. Sara has been competing at the APHA World Show for many years while rising up through the ranks of youth and amateur to professional.

1/5 UPDATE- Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Susan Scott

January 4, 2020 Comments Off

We are deeply saddened to relay the tragic news coming out of Florida this evening that the matriarch of the Haylo Farms family, Susan Scott, has passed away in a car accident. At this time, it is uncertain what caused the accident, but our prayers of support and love go out to Susan’s husband, Stanley; daughter, Nancy, and grandchildren following her sudden passing.

A Horse For Free. Really?

January 3, 2020 Comments Off

“I honestly didn’t think she would be selected. We don’t live on a ranch. We only have one horse. We have no experience in raising a baby and didn’t know anything about Ranch Riding. I didn’t think much about it and forgot to tell my husband that she applied.”

FL. Gold Coast Celebrates 12,000 Entries to Cap Off 2019

January 2, 2020 Comments Off

An Equine Production Show Management team indicated that stalls were up 150, entries were up over 2,100, and the total entry count was 12,000 entries for all divisions/judges.

Bauer & Gooding Show Horses

January 2, 2020 Comments Off

Both families have a love of horses, competition, and a mutual love for one another, so much so that they could be described as one, big happy family. They not only show together, but they support each other in non-horse related ventures and life events.