Does Anyone Else Get Sentimental When It’s Time to Retire a Pair of Boots?
March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Does Anyone Else Get Sentimental When It’s Time to Retire a Pair of Boots?
“Yes, they were always a little rugged and covered with a light film of dust, but they supported me through so many great memories.”
Continue reading …Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye
March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. The same can be said of any top Quarter Horse show in the nation. It take years of practice, and getting dumped in the dirt a fair number of times, before one can consistently shine among the terrific talent in the top echelon of the horse industry.
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Some horses are easy keepers. If they are overfed, some of these horses tend to develop insulin resistance. Owners need to be careful what and how they feed these individuals to avoid problems like laminitis. Insulin resistance problems are generally lumped into what has been termed Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit’s Winning Combination Results in Record Growth
March 22, 2018 Comments Off on Sun Circuit’s Winning Combination Results in Record Growth
Over 19,000 class entries encompassed everything from Jumping to Roping and included a range of exhibitors from Level 1 to World Champions.
Continue reading …Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
While it’s unlikely that Dr. Suess had horse showing in mind when he penned his classic children’s book, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” the sentiment could certainly be applied for the many incredible journeys our horses have taken us on. The same can be said for professionals in the industry as well.
Continue reading …Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
With the canine competition world a close sibling of the equine show industry, many are beginning to wonder how long it will take before we might see similar demonstrations at an arena near you…
Continue reading …Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
In the center of the arena, a horse stands at attention like a statue. Your eye is drawn to the powerful animal as you take in its exquisite profile. Short, fox-like ears are pointed forward on an alert, expressive head. Power and poise are captured like roped lightning at the end of a lead rope, and yet the animal is statue-still and elegant, with muscles taut.
Continue reading …3 New 2018 APHA Performance Rules Go Into Effect April 1st
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on 3 New 2018 APHA Performance Rules Go Into Effect April 1st
Youth and Amateur exhibitors will be excited to learn of the new Performance Halter opportunities they’re being given this year as well. With only one year of approval as an APHA event, Performance Halter has grown in popularity at Paint Horse shows around the globe.
Continue reading …IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
FMCSA is announcing an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for agriculture-related transportation. Additionally, during this time period, FMCSA will publish final guidance on both the agricultural 150 air-mile hours-of-service exemption and personal conveyance.
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After the long and crazy winter the United States has experienced, we’re all ready for spring and summer to come in full force. But is your horse? To make sure your horse is able to stay healthy to enjoy the beautiful, warm weather, make sure to check all these items off your list, from hoof to ear.
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