Decoding Rabicano – A Study of Equine Genetics
July 16, 2018 Comments Off on Decoding Rabicano – A Study of Equine Genetics
At the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, in the Brooks Equine Genetic Lab, a team of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as a Ph.D. student, overseen by Dr. Samantha Brooks, a specialist in equine genetics, are working together to determine the genetic makeup specific to horses with the rabicano coat pattern.
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A trainer who is willing to learn from, or allow their student to learn from someone else, is the only kind of trainer I will ever be interested in working with, because that’s someone who seeks to become a more rounded and professional equestrian trainer. You see, within certain levels of the competitive equine industry, there comes an understanding and trust between trainers. It’s not about “poaching” clients, but about sharing learning, and specifically sharing learning with clients that are seeking to learn.
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When Debbie Cooper won Ranch Riding at the AQHA World Show two years ago, she wore a vest that had been given to her by Grace Hoyt, who showed in the same outfit over 40 years prior. She didn’t wear the vest to draw attention. She wore it because it was timeless, but she certainly did get noticed for her nod to tradition and authenticity.
Continue reading …Buckeye Classic to Host First NCEA Jr. Medal Horsemanship Class and YEDA Challenge
July 13, 2018 Comments Off on Buckeye Classic to Host First NCEA Jr. Medal Horsemanship Class and YEDA Challenge
The top eight riders will draw YEDA-provided horses to compete in head-to-head elimination brackets. When the dusts settles, scholarships will be awarded to the overall winner and the rookie winner.
Continue reading …Smart Technology Enters the Equine Arena
July 12, 2018 Comments Off on Smart Technology Enters the Equine Arena
These days, it seems that technology affects every area of our lives. From the blue-tooth-enabled coffee maker that can brew a cup of joe at your preferred temperature to a robotic vacuum that automatically navigates your home with ease, smart devices are highly sought after for convenience, time saving, and the just plain cool factor!
Continue reading …With Family By Her Side, APHA Youth, Olivia Eagles, Competes in Memory of Her Father and Her Horse
July 12, 2018 Comments Off on With Family By Her Side, APHA Youth, Olivia Eagles, Competes in Memory of Her Father and Her Horse
“Getting to show at the World Show gave me a reason to smile in the toughest of times. I was given this gift by the most thoughtful, caring, and generous friends that anyone could have.”
Continue reading …Trophy Cups, Big Checks, and Vegas Lights at Celebration and EMO Western States Championship
July 11, 2018 Comments Off on Trophy Cups, Big Checks, and Vegas Lights at Celebration and EMO Western States Championship
New for 2018, the EMO Western States Championship, an invitation only, qualification-style event, hosted $10,000 in added money that was distributed to competitors in classes ranging from Western Riding and Trail to Hunter Under Saddle and Performance Halter.
Continue reading …AQHA Select World – Headed to Fort Worth in 2019
July 11, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Select World – Headed to Fort Worth in 2019
After much discussion and considerable debate, the AQHA Select World Championship Show will finally be moving to a new location beginning in 2019. Since its inception in 2003, the Adequan Select World Show has been held at the TriState Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas. While show management is appreciative for the hospitality shown to competitors over the past 15 years, it’s clear, from exhibitor feedback and the association’s hopes for expansion, that the time for a change in location is now.
Continue reading …Team USA Makes Memories to Last a Lifetime Winning AQHA Youth World Cup
July 11, 2018 Comments Off on Team USA Makes Memories to Last a Lifetime Winning AQHA Youth World Cup
“We all became better horsemen, friends, leaders, and overall people. That’s something you don’t get just anywhere.”
Continue reading …Big A/Show For Dough Futurity Pays Out $26,242 to 152 Different Exhibitors
July 10, 2018 Comments Off on Big A/Show For Dough Futurity Pays Out $26,242 to 152 Different Exhibitors
There were 190 entries in the Futurity this year with 69 Trail entries alone, as well as 600 entries in the dual approved portion of the show. The Trail Futurity paid out $7,795 and $7,200 was paid in Horsemanship, Showmanship and Equation classes. A grand total of $26,242.00 was paid to 152 different exhibitors.
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