New Partners in Life and Business – Rastall Show Horses
May 21, 2020 Comments Off on New Partners in Life and Business – Rastall Show Horses
After ten years of dating, Brian and Ashley (Frappier) Rastall married this past September. Both are well-known and well-loved former assistant trainers at barns such as Pine Meadow Quarter Horses, Masterson Farms, and Starnes Quarter Horses; but now, the two have struck out on their own as Rastall Show Horses. Their commitment to each other, their clients, and their horses has made for a successful start to their partnerships in both business and married life. The key to both, they say, is communication.
Continue reading …COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Ranch Riding
May 21, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Ranch Riding
Because these patterns all share the same types of elements, that can provide both an opportunity for riders to practice perfecting their skills, but also a trap for their horses to learn the bad habit of anticipation. One area where this often occurs is the lead change that’s typically located across the center of the arena.
Continue reading …It’s a Small World – Top 3 NOHS Pembroke Welsh Corgi Exhibitors Were Former AQHA Participants
May 20, 2020 Comments Off on It’s a Small World – Top 3 NOHS Pembroke Welsh Corgi Exhibitors Were Former AQHA Participants
There are many overlaps in the dog show world, including ties to the horse show community. Three Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner-handlers have similar backgrounds as ambitious AQHA competitors. Stephanie Grogg, Kelli Alhadef, and Jodi Geerlings are not only the three top-ranked NOHS competitors in Pembroke Welsh Corgis, they also have shown American Quarter Horse Association World Champions in the past.
Continue reading …“If Tracy Couldn’t Come to Her Horse, We’d Bring the Horse to Tracy”
May 20, 2020 Comments Off on “If Tracy Couldn’t Come to Her Horse, We’d Bring the Horse to Tracy”
“It’s what you do for your people.”
Continue reading …AQHA All-Around Winner- Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip
May 19, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA All-Around Winner- Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip
“My family played a major role in this title. I would not be where I am today without my support team. They were the constant force that never let me doubt myself and pushed me to trust my partner, no matter what.”
Continue reading …Legacy – Three Generations of Ladies Dominate the Halter Pen
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Legacy – Three Generations of Ladies Dominate the Halter Pen
It’s often been said that family is the backbone of society and, in essence, what really matters in the world. Young equestrian McKenna Gibson has already learned the value of family due, in part, to the gift of the love of Halter horses from her grandmother, Carolyn Stewart, who she lovingly calls “Mamaw,” and from her mom, Cara McMillian-Gibson.
Continue reading …Special Awards on Tap For L1 Exhibitors at Arizona Fall Championship
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Special Awards on Tap For L1 Exhibitors at Arizona Fall Championship
The Arizona L1 Championship Shows- the Arizona Fall Championship and Pinnacle Circuit- will be offering special awards for their L1 exhibitors. Circuit trophies will be presented in all L1 classes, and Reserve and third place overall will receive embroidered outerwear.
Continue reading …A Match Made In Heaven – Kathy Tobin & VS Code Blue
May 15, 2020 Comments Off on A Match Made In Heaven – Kathy Tobin & VS Code Blue
Every so often, fate smiles upon us to produce a natural specimen so exceptional that it’s in a class of its own. VS Code Blue is one such rarity. Combining the merits of careful breeding, devoted nurturing, and a little bit of DNA kismet, the little, roan colt has grown into a strapping mega-star gifted with exceptional conformation, lyrical movement, and natural charisma.
Continue reading …10 Most Poisonous Plants to Horses in the US
May 15, 2020 Comments Off on 10 Most Poisonous Plants to Horses in the US
A 1,000-pound animal has to consume significantly higher quantities of a toxic plant than a smaller animal to be affected clinically, however some plants are cause for concern and all poisonous plants are worth recognizing so they can be removed from your horse-keeping areas. Another commonly overlooked reason a horse may become poisoned is allowing horses to graze a pasture after it has been sprayed with herbicide, but before the weeds have died and disappeared.
Continue reading …Who Was the Winner? Quiz #2- Congress 2000
May 14, 2020 Comments Off on Who Was the Winner? Quiz #2- Congress 2000
After the immense popularity of our first Who Was the Winner? Quiz, where we featured results from the 2018 AQHA Open/Amateur World Show, we decided to dive a little deeper into the archives. For this quiz, results have been taken from the 2000 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
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