Multiple World and Congress Champion, The Company You Keep, Has a New Partner With Heidi Rasor
July 13, 2017 Comments Off on Multiple World and Congress Champion, The Company You Keep, Has a New Partner With Heidi Rasor
“George has a really large personality, and I love that about him. I’m really going to miss him and miss competing with him, but I feel like this was a good thing for everyone. I’m going to be their biggest fan, and I can’t wait to cheer for George and Heidi!”
Continue reading …Get a Hot Deal on Your New Horse in the July Internet Auctions
July 13, 2017 Comments Off on Get a Hot Deal on Your New Horse in the July Internet Auctions
The July INTERNET Auction features some outstanding Halter Horses and prospects including Lot No. 101 – Hoosier Gunslinger (AQHA) a 2010 gelding (Western Gunslinger x My Mystical Playgirl) he was the 2017 East Level 1 Champion of Champions in Youth Halter and has earned Open and Amateur Superiors in Halter with 737.5 Open, Amateur and Youth Halter points.
Continue reading …“Sportsmanship is Being Selfless in and Out of the Show Pen.”
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Sabine Lazo was moved to tears when she was announced as the recipient of the Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award on July 5 at the 2017 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show. An anonymous panel selected Sabine, who is from Caldwell, Texas, for the award based on her outstanding display of sportsmanship throughout the World Show. She received a $1,000 scholarship and a custom Gist Silversmiths trophy buckle.
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“It doesn’t matter how sleep-deprived you are, hearing the words ‘foal’ and ‘problem’ in such close proximity, liberally sprinkled with a clear sense of urgency, inspires any mare owner on the face of the earth to find a new, much higher gear.”
Continue reading …Trail Hacks – Riding Your Show Horse Off the Beaten Path
July 13, 2017 Comments Off on Trail Hacks – Riding Your Show Horse Off the Beaten Path
In today’s world of top equine athletes, you need every weapon in your arsenal to attain peak fitness and performance.
Continue reading …The Achilles Heel- Fixing Fetlock Injuries in Horses
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on The Achilles Heel- Fixing Fetlock Injuries in Horses
“The signs of repetitive stress injury are quite broad. Although many horses appear obviously lame in one limb, this is a disorder that commonly afflicts two, three, or four fetlocks. As a result, trainers or jockeys often describe the horse as simply ‘moving poorly,’ and general observations give the impression that the horse just looks uncomfortable and stiff, not necessarily lame,” Professor Richardson said.
Continue reading …Update on Gate Change For Trail Classes at AQHA World Shows
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on Update on Gate Change For Trail Classes at AQHA World Shows
“After the announcement, several AQHA professional horsemen, trainers and exhibitors voiced their concerns about adding a solid gate to the Adequan® Select World, due to many of the 50-and-over exhibitors not being prepared to manage a solid gate,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “We’ve listened to the feedback of our members and have decided to use the rope gate at the Adequan Select World in 2017; however the solid gate will still be used at the 2017 Lucas Oil World.”
Continue reading …The Don & Ron Show – Don Manuello & Ron McMillian
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on The Don & Ron Show – Don Manuello & Ron McMillian
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” – Marc Anthony
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“With this post I want to talk about that person behind the scenes who does her best to hold the @#%$ show that is my show career together while working her tail off so that I don’t embarrass myself in the quest for a fifty cent ribbon.”
Continue reading …Complete Results from Stars N Stripes and Big A
July 11, 2017 Comments Off on Complete Results from Stars N Stripes and Big A
The 2017 Stars N Stripes and Big A played host to a 10-day AQHA extravaganza that racked up a whopping 20,563 total entries across all divisions! That’s an increase of 19,001 from the previous year, according to Mark Harrell Horse Shows. Click on the links below to view complete results. Stars N Stripes Big A […]
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