Parasitology 101 – Wake-Up Call to the Dangers of Parasites
November 15, 2017 Comments Off on Parasitology 101 – Wake-Up Call to the Dangers of Parasites
The leggy, five-month-old colt loped everywhere. He was the “one” his breeders had planned for and waited for all their lives. But when he ended up on the surgery table with a suspected impaction, a belly tap that produced red fluid and overwhelming pain that would not cease, his owners learned in the hardest way that science and nature sometimes have their own plans despite our best attempts to protect our beloved horses.
Continue reading …Tony Anderman/Solo Invested Win Amateur Showmanship, Alicia Porter/Hubbout A Dance Win Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
November 15, 2017 Comments Off on Tony Anderman/Solo Invested Win Amateur Showmanship, Alicia Porter/Hubbout A Dance Win Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
“I think Mac’s lead work is always really good. He’s a very light horse. He was so good. I couldn’t have asked for any more.”
Continue reading …Afternoon AQHA World Halter Champions Include Frank Berris/Bee Jewelled, Josh Weakly/Legacee
November 14, 2017 Comments Off on Afternoon AQHA World Halter Champions Include Frank Berris/Bee Jewelled, Josh Weakly/Legacee
“I’ve always said that I’ve had a lot of good mares, but she’s absolutely my favorite horse.”
Continue reading …Morning AQHA World Halter Champions Include Wallinger-Rowan, Cassata, and Lincoln
November 14, 2017 Comments Off on Morning AQHA World Halter Champions Include Wallinger-Rowan, Cassata, and Lincoln
Amanda Wallinger-Rowan led Dimplez to receive four firsts and one second. Who beat her on that card? Her father! Steven Wallinger was at the lead of Cocco Chanel to place third in the class, behind his daughter and the Reserve Champion, Josh Weakly with Fantasyz.
Continue reading …Ask the Experts – Training for Picture Perfect Pivots
November 14, 2017 Comments Off on Ask the Experts – Training for Picture Perfect Pivots
Any savvy competitor knows that the pivot is an essential maneuver for any pattern class, and the proper or improper execution of this maneuver can make or break the final result of a class.
Continue reading …Jason Martin and Heza Radical Zip Score 240 to Win Senior Western Riding
November 14, 2017 Comments Off on Jason Martin and Heza Radical Zip Score 240 to Win Senior Western Riding
They added another notch to Highpoint Performance Horses’ belt with this being the 13th time a horse under the guidance of Jason Martin and Charlie Cole has won the Senior Western Riding at the World Show, in a row.
Continue reading …Julie Kirsch and The Only Story Win Amateur Equitation During First Trip to AQHA World
November 14, 2017 Comments Off on Julie Kirsch and The Only Story Win Amateur Equitation During First Trip to AQHA World
“They’ve been there for me every step of the way. There have been ups and downs, and they’ve been there for me.”
Continue reading …Dick Donnelly/Hez Outa The Box, Josh Weakly/Its Gameday, Joy Stehney/PF Supreme Surprise Are Afternoon Halter AQHA World Champions
November 13, 2017 Comments Off on Dick Donnelly/Hez Outa The Box, Josh Weakly/Its Gameday, Joy Stehney/PF Supreme Surprise Are Afternoon Halter AQHA World Champions
According to Joy, she’s the only person in the family who hasn’t won with this mare. Today was her last chance, because the mare has been sold to Terry Bradshaw, who will take possession of “Diva” at the conclusion of the World Show.
Continue reading …Johnna Dobbs/Mytesly, Thomas Coon/Inexces, Larry Roberts/Secretist Are Morning Halter AQHA World Champions
November 13, 2017 Comments Off on Johnna Dobbs/Mytesly, Thomas Coon/Inexces, Larry Roberts/Secretist Are Morning Halter AQHA World Champions
“She’s never gotten out of balance,” he says. “She’s really grown that way. We’ve been blessed with her.”
Continue reading …EC Amateur Profile – Sarah Nimigan
November 13, 2017 Comments Off on EC Amateur Profile – Sarah Nimigan
At the age of 16, the biggest decision facing most couples is whether to splurge for a giant chocolate heart in February, or, if things are serious, whether to exchange class rings.
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