She gets up and paces a few anxious circles before settling down again. But something is wrong. Instead of seeing two, front feet followed by a tiny nose, one hoof is missing. It’s time to call in the experts.
Continue reading …One day, 13-year-old Autumn Zundel was an active AQHA youth exhibitor. The next, Autumn was in the Cardiac Care Unit of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh undergoing surgery for a mediastinal mass lodged in between her heart and lungs.
Continue reading …The Madness, held May 8-17 in Wilmington, Ohio and the Redbud Spectacular, held May 30-June 7 in Oklahoma City, will host the two Great American Stallion Incentive events this year, offering opportunity for Western Pleasure and Western Riding horses to compete for a piece of the $30,000 incentive purse for 2020.
Continue reading …Nowadays, plenty of exhibitors with huge work ethics and equally lofty dreams are proving that you can do-it-yourself–without a trainer–whether they are winning the Congress, setting records at the Breeders Halter Futurity, or becoming the #1 APHA Amateur Exhibitor in the nation.
Continue reading …Eight-year-old Georgia Cook has received quite a spectacular gift from her family. She is the proud, new owner of the multiple World and Congress Championship earning gelding, Famous N Foolish, that was shown to much success by the Rippeon sisters, Allie and Madeline, in 2019.
Continue reading …For decades, my articles have addressed cautions and restrictions for stables to consider when roving riding instructors ask to do business there. What if you are the independent professional, however, without a home base and who seeks to provide horse training or riding lessons at other peoples’ stables?
Continue reading …At only six years of age, the uniquely named Trail specialist had accomplished more during his young career than most horses will in a lifestyle. But more than the trophies or accolades, what made this particular horse so special is the community of people he brought together.
Continue reading …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
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