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First Principles of Horse Training: Part 2

April 4, 2017 Comments Off

You’re right in the middle of a stellar Horsemanship pattern when you ask your horse to perform a flying lead change. He stops abruptly instead. You leave the class feeling confused and upset, wondering where things went wrong. Did your horse set out to sabotage your chances of a blue ribbon? It’s possibly, but unlikely. It’s more likely this chain of events was the result of sending mixed signals.

A Wish Come True

April 3, 2017 Comments Off

“My body was weak, but I made it. Two days later, the best thing that could ever happen to me happened.” The Make a Wish Foundation gifted Maddie with an 8-year-old, Thoroughbred gelding named Cosnochta, aka “Cos.”

Sea Ridge Farms Welcomes Michael Colvin to the Team!

March 31, 2017 Comments Off

Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and history of superior achievements to our program. He has trained multiple World and Congress Champion horses and exhibitors in Open, Amateur, and Youth.

From the Kill Pen to the Show Pen: The Brown Family

March 30, 2017 Comments Off

“She stood 13 hands, was obviously malnourished, and had a breeder’s certificate that read like a who’s who of the Western Pleasure world (The Investor, Investment Creditor, Invitation Only, and Sonny’s Calvin were all on her papers).”

Insider Secrets to Buying and Selling Horses on the Internet

March 29, 2017 Comments Off

A video should open with the most exciting maneuver the horse does well. Don’t start the video with three minutes of trotting or your customer will move on to something else after a few seconds and never see the great spins, lead changes, or stops that are included at the end! Those who do this well will enjoy the most success.

Show Clothing Copycats

March 28, 2017 Comments Off

“Personally, I would be embarrassed to be seen in a knock-off, knowing that the original client and original designer are left feeling helpless and violated.”

Gordyville Spring Fling Wraps Up With 9,500 Entries

March 27, 2017 Comments Off

There was over $12,500 in prize money given out over the two weekends. Some of that went to the $2,500 NSBA Level 1 Trail Slot Class winner. Congratulations to Chillin Ona Dirt Road and Melissa Jones, riding for owner Klair Merrell! They took home a check for $1,233 and other prizes.

Three Big Weekend Winners Include Lynch/Relaxx Monn, Wells/Amblin Potential, and Parrish/Pistol Packin Mann

March 27, 2017 Comments Off

Tessa Lynch rode Relaxx Monn to win The Equine Chronicle $10,000 L1 Non Pro Western Pleasure on Saturday at the March To The Arch. Lynch was presented with a $4,000 check for her efforts. The Reserve Champion was Rikki McNana with Gotta Certain Touch winning $3,000. Third place was Taylor Punt with Whatwazshethinking, earning $2,000. Dena Veno and Extremely Impulsive placed fourth and won $1,000.

2017 March To The Arch Kicks Off with Cleve Wells and Amblin Potential Winning $7,500 Open Novice Horse WP Slot

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 March To The Arch kicked off yesterday in spectacular style with the $7,500 Open Novice Horse Western Pleasure Slot class. Winning the $7,500 class was Cleve Wells with Amblin Potential, earning $3,952.50. The Highest Placing Limited Rider was Joshua Brown with Lazy Lopin Moonlight earning $2,000. The Highest Placing Intermediate Rider was Jonathan Meilleur with Thepartysgettinghot earning $1,000.

Sun Circuit’s Move to March a Resounding Success With 21,479 Entries

March 23, 2017 Comments Off

One word summarizes the 2017 Arizona Sun Country Circuit: More. The show had more entries than ever in its 44-year history with nearly 18,500 AQHA class entries and 21,479 over all entries.