What Rule Changes are up For Consideration at the AQHA Convention?
January 29, 2019 Comments Off on What Rule Changes are up For Consideration at the AQHA Convention?
#7- Modify SHW240.3, Amateur and Youth Showing Leases, to allow during a lease period, the recorded owner to also show the horse as well as the recorded owner’s immediate family in addition to the lessee and the lessee’s immediate family. ** (Amateur & Youth recommendations to Shows as primary)
Continue reading …Results From a CHILLY C Bar C Winner Circuit
January 28, 2019 Comments Off on Results From a CHILLY C Bar C Winner Circuit
AQHA enthusiasts braved chilly temperatures in Cloverdale, Indiana, January 24-27 for four days of showing with six judges officiating at the C Bar C Winner Circuit. The judges’ pool for the show was Jim Searles, Jeffrey Pait, Chris Thompson, Holly Hover, Mark Russell, Tom McBeath, Jeff Buck, Bruce Brown, and Lynda Danielson.
Continue reading …Congratulations NSBA Year-End High Point Winners!
January 25, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations NSBA Year-End High Point Winners!
Congratulations to the year-end 2018 High Point winners for the National Snaffle Bit Association!
Continue reading …It’s a Family Affair – Brian & Angela Stanhope and Kaylee Swanigan
January 25, 2019 Comments Off on It’s a Family Affair – Brian & Angela Stanhope and Kaylee Swanigan
It makes perfect sense that Brian & Angela Stanhope and Kaylee Swanigan are Clemson Tiger fans. College football fans are passionate, loyal, and enthusiastic; and tigers are fierce and courageous. It stands to reason that those qualities would pay off in the show ring. They certainly have for all three family members.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden
January 23, 2019 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden
With the increasing popularity of ICSI procedures (and its minimal use of frozen semen) the decision has been made to make frozen semen available to customers for ICSI use with their mares.
Continue reading …New Trend- Splitting L2 and L3 Rail Classes and What That Means For Exhibitors
January 23, 2019 Comments Off on New Trend- Splitting L2 and L3 Rail Classes and What That Means For Exhibitors
“More specifically, it allows a rail trainer to now bring additional horses, much like the Trail, Western Riding, and Ranch Riding trainers have been doing for years. Now, rail trainers have the option to show one horse in Level 2 and another in Level 3, provided the horses meet the eligibility requirements.”
Continue reading …A Photo Essay- 2019 NWSS Freestyle Reining
January 22, 2019 Comments Off on A Photo Essay- 2019 NWSS Freestyle Reining
On Sunday, January 14th, 49,235 people were in attendance at the 2019 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado. We’re certain that a majority of those were there to watch one of the highlighted events- the RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining.
Continue reading …Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble
January 22, 2019 Comments Off on Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble
After waiting 11 months, the day has finally arrived. A beautiful, bright-eyed, wobbly-legged baby has joined your herd. Even though he’s only one day old, he has already accrued quite the list of expenses – from the stud fee to the cost of feed and vet care for the expectant mare, and more.
Continue reading …2019 AQHA Level 1 Championship Eligibility Details and Schedules
January 21, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 AQHA Level 1 Championship Eligibility Details and Schedules
The 2019 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships is April 10-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City; the 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships returns April 17-20 to the South Point Equestrian & Events Center in Las Vegas; and the 2019 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships is May 1-5 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Exhibitors can compete at only one Level 1 Championships each year.
Continue reading …Don’t Worry, Be Happy! – Civility Between Former Clients & Trainers
January 18, 2019 Comments Off on Don’t Worry, Be Happy! – Civility Between Former Clients & Trainers
Unfortunately, splits between a trainer and client in the horse industry can be as messy as a bad divorce. To make matters more challenging, you likely run in the same circles and will frequently encounter each other at horse shows.
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