Art of the Cowgirl, hosted again this year January 17-21, 2024, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, has become a western phenomenon with horse lovers and fans of all things western alike. It’s known as a time to “celebrate, gather, and connect Western women around horses and Western art,” and […]
Continue reading …The 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit and NSBA Fun in the Sun Show in Venice, Florida, from January 7-13, 2024, offered over $50,000 in cash and prizes! In addition, there were free youth entries and cash to the trainers whose clients won their all-around divisions. The show had two qualifying events and eight sets […]
Continue reading …There is seemingly no end to those surreal horse show experiences that are remembered for years, and referred to with laughter by those who hear about them. Horses that run away with exhibitors in classes, a horse and rider performing a beautiful pattern from the in-gate cone instead of the start cone, or getting all mixed up in a trail pattern are just a few of the bloopers many have experienced. While unintentional, they are great for bringing people together to share a laugh and for creating memories of a great show.
Continue reading …West Nile Virus (WNV) has been in this country for 24 years. This disease of birds is spread by mosquitoes and sometimes affects horses and humans as end-stage hosts. The virus entered the U.S. in 1999 with birds brought to the Bronx Zoo in New York. It is a common disease in Africa, west Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Continue reading …Walk-overs should be spaced in increments of 20 – 24 inches apart. Trot-overs should be spaced in increments of 3 – 3.5 feet apart. Lope-overs should be spaced in increments of 6 – 6.5 feet apart.
Continue reading …Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023, explaining that he’s going to be Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time. “I’m not here to take anyone’s clients; I want to enhance your abilities and change lives one at a time,” he explains. “My mentor paved […]
Continue reading …It’s one of the most anticipated Showmanship maneuvers to watch and the most stressful to per-form–the challenging pivot. The multi-tasking that is involved for exhibitors to execute this technical maneuver correctly can be overwhelming, and it’s equally as demanding for the horses that show in this class.
Continue reading …From NSBA: NSBA members enjoyed Florida hospitality and earned some impressive payouts during the tenth annual Fun In The Sun Futurity. The futurity classes were held in conjunction with the Winter Circuit AQHA show at Fox Lea Farms in Venice, Florida, January 7-13. Pictured below are champions in the Three Year Old Limited Open Western […]
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