The HUGE Problem With Your Barn That You May Have Missed…
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on The HUGE Problem With Your Barn That You May Have Missed…
Gloves, scarf, and hat pulled on tight, you step outdoors into brisk, 28 degree weather with a blustery, northwest wind and wind chill in the single digits. Thankfully, the second you slide open your barn door, you’re enveloped by a warm hug of hot air, equivalent to that of a life size, equine convection oven. Sound great? To you, maybe, but to your horses, not so much.
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As the book closes on 2016, we reflect on fond memories of a successful show season marked by growth and personal achievement.
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I’m sure you’ve heard about the best way to make $1,000 in the horse industry? Start with $5,000. Unfortunately, there is a vein of truth in that statement.
Continue reading …Horse Industry’s Next Top Model- Carsyn Hodde
January 6, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Industry’s Next Top Model- Carsyn Hodde
“Like in the horse world, ‘It’s just one judge’s opinion.’ It’s the same in modeling; ‘It’s just one agent’s opinion.’ There are so many agents and clients looking for a certain type. One may not like you, but another will!”
Continue reading …Where Should the New Home For the Select World Be?
January 5, 2017 Comments Off on Where Should the New Home For the Select World Be?
We did an “unofficial poll,” to ask our readers where they think would be the perfect new home for the Select World Show. Here are the results.
Continue reading …All About Timing – Losing Your Favorite Equine Friend
January 5, 2017 Comments Off on All About Timing – Losing Your Favorite Equine Friend
Life is all about timing. Sometimes, it can work in our favor. In other cases, the lack of time we’re given seems cruel and unfair. But it’s our reaction to the events in life that ultimately make all the difference.
Continue reading …2017 AZ Sun Circuit is All About Versatility!
January 4, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 AZ Sun Circuit is All About Versatility!
The All Around, All Breed, Amateur Versatility Ranch Horse award will be based on one horse/one rider. Horse must show in all five All Breed Amateur Versatility Ranch Horse classes: All Breed Amateur Cutting, All Breed Amateur Ranch Cow Work (respective division), All Breed Amateur Reining, All Breed Amateur Ranch Riding, and All Breed Amateur Trail
Continue reading …Ryan Cottingim – The Blue Crew Lives Up to Its Name
January 3, 2017 Comments Off on Ryan Cottingim – The Blue Crew Lives Up to Its Name
Twenty miles from Nashville, the undisputed country music capital of the world, multiple champions Ryan Cottingim and Amanda Gately set down roots in Spring Hill, Tennessee, in 2014.
Continue reading …2016 FL Gold Coast Wraps With 11,223 Total Entries
January 2, 2017 Comments Off on 2016 FL Gold Coast Wraps With 11,223 Total Entries
“Winning here is a big accomplishment. There were more than 30 top Amateurs from around the country in the class. We’ve had a pretty good year, we were seventh in the Amateur Trail at the World Show, so this was a good finish for 2016.”
Continue reading …New Year’s Riding Resolutions and How to Keep Them!
December 30, 2016 Comments Off on New Year’s Riding Resolutions and How to Keep Them!
Why are these horrible resolutions? Well, the intention is there, but the wording is all wrong. In order for you to even have a chance at success, your resolution needs to be SPECIFIC and MEASURABLE.
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