Many people believe horses can be used to counteract bad omens or change someone’s luck. For example, if you happen to walk under a ladder today, you can counteract the bad luck by keeping your fingers crossed until you have seen three horses.
Continue reading …#FunnyFriday Video: Working Cowhorse Cats
March 13, 2015 Comments Off on #FunnyFriday Video: Working Cowhorse Cats
This week’s #FunnyFriday video comes courtesy of our friend, longtime APHA breeder, and multi-carded judge Andrea Simons. In the short clip, her adorable kittens are intently focused on the RFD-TV replay of the Markel AQHA Cowtown Showdown that took place in Fort Worth, Texas recently to mark the 75th anniversary of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- by AQHA Stallion Resurrection
March 11, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- by AQHA Stallion Resurrection
Wednesday’s EC Foal Photo of the Day is a two-for-one special! These beautiful shots come courtesy of Mary Bowman Design. Both 2015 foals are by AQHA stallion Resurrection.
Continue reading …March/April 2015 Equine Chronicle is Now ONLINE!
March 11, 2015 Comments Off on March/April 2015 Equine Chronicle is Now ONLINE!
To view, click on the beautiful cover image of Jennifer Schexnayder with her double-registered stallion I Only Date Models!
Continue reading …SURE FOOT™ Equine Stability Program Nominated For Innovation Award
March 11, 2015 Comments Off on SURE FOOT™ Equine Stability Program Nominated For Innovation Award
“How the horse’s hoof meets the ground is how that horse meets the world,” explains Murdoch. “No matter the size of the horse, his relationship to gravity and the earth is dependent upon the way the horse stands on and lands his hooves.”
Continue reading …Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Goes to Pat Hunt
March 11, 2015 Comments Off on Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Goes to Pat Hunt
As the Indiana youth adviser, Hunt served on the AQHA Youth Committee, led a group discussion at the first AQHA Youth Convention in Amarillo, and led a group discussion at the AQHA convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Apparel Searching For New Models!
March 10, 2015 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch Apparel Searching For New Models!
The perfect Kimes Ranch model should have experience with horses; knowledge of equestrian sport and/or western riding is a plus. The model must either be located in Arizona, or willing to travel, at his or her own expense, for a photo shoot to take place during a weekend in April or May.
Continue reading …Win Tickets to Hollywood Movie Premiere of The Longest Ride!
March 10, 2015 Comments Off on Win Tickets to Hollywood Movie Premiere of The Longest Ride!
-Ariat International, the leader in innovative Western & English footwear, apparel and accessories, has launched an exciting sweepstakes in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming movie, The Longest Ride, based upon the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, whose other works include The Notebook and Dear John.
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Saddle Up for St. Jude is a volunteer-based fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through trail rides, horse shows or other equestrian events. In 2015, these unique luxury vacation and working cattle ranches are participating to host Saddle Up events to help St. Jude in this all-important battle of fighting childhood cancer and to save lives of thousands of children around the world.
Continue reading …Spring Forward! Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on Spring Forward! Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks
What does this mean for horse owners across the country? Unfortunately, you’ll lose an hour of sleep, but you will gain an hour of daylight for riding after work!
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