Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?
May 7, 2019 Comments Off on Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?
For the first time in history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not crowned the champion. Unfair to some, justified to others, and confusing to all, the decision to disqualify Maximum Security in favor of Country House is all that anyone is talking about this week in horse news.
Continue reading …Cracking the Code of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
May 6, 2019 Comments Off on Cracking the Code of Equine Metabolic Syndrome
There is a cycle of aging that occurs in all species. As you get older, your body’s chemistry begins to change. When humans hit middle age, they find that their metabolism slows down, making it harder to lose weight and keep it off. The same can be said for the aging equine. When horses hit what’s considered to be middle age (8–18 years old) it’s not uncommon to see them become a little rounder in the midsection and act a bit sluggish, even when you think you’re providing a high quality nutrition plan. These horses may have developed equine metabolic syndrome, more commonly known as EMS.
Continue reading …AQHA Legend, Blazing Hot, Laid to Rest
May 5, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Legend, Blazing Hot, Laid to Rest
But more than the points, trophies, titles, and accolades, Blaze was a beloved member of the Schroeder family. Joan Schroeder shared the following tribute to her beautiful, Blaze.
Continue reading …Show Your Own Horse- Cutting Competitor Defends Western Pleasure
May 3, 2019 Comments Off on Show Your Own Horse- Cutting Competitor Defends Western Pleasure
Being a competitor in any equine-related sport, how can we be so quick to bash another discipline and not admire it? It may not be our cup of tea, but someone put countless hours into training that animal to perform one specific job.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results- APHA Zone 5 Show
May 2, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results- APHA Zone 5 Show
The APHA Zone 5 Show recently took place April 27-28 in Cedar Rapids, IA. to an outstanding turnout with approximately 1,000 entries.
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Straight outta Richland Farms, in an area better known for gangster rap and gun violence than it is for stables and horses, a group of determined, black riders is blazing a new trail. They are the Compton Cowboys.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- SCQHA Mini Circuit
April 30, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- SCQHA Mini Circuit
Thanks to Steven Pelzer for some fun photos from around the rings at the SCQHA Mini Circuit. The show took place April 26-28 with judges Ron Stratton, Tanya Green, Allen Mitchels, and Marilyn Randall officiating.
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The winner of the $5,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure was RJ King, who rode VS GoodRide for Brenda Gower and won $3,000. The Reserve Champion was Blair Townsend with KM Zippin Best, winning $2,530 for Masterson Farms. Third place was Aaron Moses with Snap It Send It, who won $1,600 for Twylla Brown. Fourth was Shannon Curl Holbin with Hot and Lazy, who won $1,150 for Bill and Cindy Cosentino. Fifth was Kelby Hutchinson with Don’t Know Don’t Care, who won $1,035 for Capall Creek Farm. Sixth was Jason English with Forever Kool, who won $920 for Stanley and Susan Scott. Seventh was Angie Cannizzaro with Chasing Butterflies, who won $690 for Scott and Linda Berwick. Eighth was Amanda Jackson with Mr. Freeze, who won $575 for Looney Quarter Horses.
Continue reading …2019 March To The Arch is Underway at New Location in TN.
April 26, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 March To The Arch is Underway at New Location in TN.
This year’s March To The Arch may have changed locations from Lake St. Louis, MO. to Cordova, TN., but some things have stayed the same. The charity horse show will still help to raise funds for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The show has contributed $650,000 to the cause since its inception.
Continue reading …New Blood- Change in the Equine Industry
April 25, 2019 Comments Off on New Blood- Change in the Equine Industry
“People turn over, new blood comes in and shakes things up. Old ways get changed, and new becomes old. It happens all the time, all over the place. Ultimately, change is inevitable. Some of our industry’s greatest success stories have come on the wings of change.”
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