Judging the six judge, 4-day event were Michael Edwards, David Denniston, John Boxell, Tracy Willis, Robin Frid, and Brad Kearns.
Continue reading …The crowd was hushed as an elaborately dressed figure strode through the fog into a packed stadium. Adorned with wings of fire, sparkling horns, and rose colored glasses, the performer paused for a moment as the first bars to “I’m Still Standing” rang out from the loudspeaker.
Continue reading …A Passion for Horses Handed Down Through Three Generations
Continue reading …Believe it or not, the beginning of the show season is here, and there is no better time to set goals than right now! Reflect on your progress over the last year. What are you most proud of? What failures did you experience? Keep in mind that failure is often one step towards success.
Continue reading …If there’s one word that explains the success of Stephen Stephens in the horse industry it is drive.
Continue reading …Taking a measurement in a straight line from the front of either leg, beginning at the hairline and extending upwards to the middle of the knee joint, is said to provide a measurement in inches that converts directly into hands on an adult horse. For example, a foal that measures 15 1/4 inches should translate into an adult horse that measures 15.1hh.
Continue reading …Cara estimates that during 2019 she won approximately $26,000 with Halter horses that are owned and shown by three generations of females in her family- her mother, Carolyn Stewart; Cara, herself, and her daughter, McKenna Gibson. Cara believes her biggest help in achieving this award was her Appaloosa mare, Wanna Talk About Me.
Continue reading …Halter horse exhibitors rang in the new year with The Best In The West Futurity held on January 1st, 2020 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Continue reading …The reason a three-year-old Kirsten Thomsen developed an affinity for horses is still a mystery. According to her mother, Carol, her daughter’s desire to ride horses came out of nowhere.
Continue reading …“I hope I have lead by example that you don’t have to have the most expensive horse or trainer to win an award like this. It just takes a lot of hard work and dedication. I encourage my fellow exhibitors to dream big and go for an award that you thought impossible. You just may achieve it if you work hard enough.”
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