I believe the vast majority of highly successful horse breeders would agree that the real cornerstone of a breeding program is a good broodmare, and that the right mare will be the single most important purchase that, over time, will dictate the success or failure of their breeding program.
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“My advice to everyone is to ride every ride with your horse like it’s your last, because you never know when it will be.”
Continue reading …Behind-the-Scenes at AZ. Fall Championship
October 11, 2016 Comments Off on Behind-the-Scenes at AZ. Fall Championship
Thanks to Becky Ruehle of Ruehle Photographix for some great candids from behind the scenes at the 2016 AZ. Fall Championship that took place over the weekend.
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When searching for a horse show outfit, the selection can be daunting. Have no fear; by following a few simple steps even the most inexperienced shopper can be on their way to finding the perfect complement to his/her equine partner.
Continue reading …Managing Yearlings During Sale Season
October 10, 2016 Comments Off on Managing Yearlings During Sale Season
Young horses that are paraded often may also develop sore feet from hard surfaces; some may even look unsound by the time they reach the sales ring. Feeding a hoof supplement containing biotin, zinc, and methionine, such as Bio•Bloom™ PS, well in advance of the sale and throughout the preparation period may help to strengthen the hooves and increase hoof growth to help grow out any hoof defects. This can also help growth of mane and tail, improve the quality of the coat, and bring out a lustrous shine in the sales ring.
Continue reading …Father Watches Daughter Show For First Time at Congress From Afghanistan
October 10, 2016 Comments Off on Father Watches Daughter Show For First Time at Congress From Afghanistan
Elizabeth Slusher, a 21-year-old medical biller, from Middlefield, Ohio, competed in Green Reiner Level 2 yesterday afternoon with her mom, Kellie and her 6 ½-year-old sister, Emma, cheering in the stands. Her dad was also watching. Lynn Slusher was watching his daughter show via the live stream from Afghanistan.
Continue reading …No. 8 Gamecocks Earn Dramatic Victory Over No. 2 Georgia
October 10, 2016 Comments Off on No. 8 Gamecocks Earn Dramatic Victory Over No. 2 Georgia
In the final contest, September SEC Rider of the Month Madison Thiel earned a 69.5-67.5 triumph over her sister, Charley Thiel, on Magnum. Gamecocks Bailey Walters and Jordan Scott finished with ties.
Continue reading …SmartPak Announces Five NEW Supplements Available
October 10, 2016 Comments Off on SmartPak Announces Five NEW Supplements Available
As a company that stands for healthy horses, SmartPak is excited to announce that it has added five brand new formulas to their supplement lineup, all of which are available in the patented SmartPaks feeding system. The new supplements include Leg UpTM, Elevate, and Gastro-Plex
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Video is used as a review mechanism for most major sports these days. While we’re familiar with the sight of NFL referees huddled around a screen, reviewing a disputed call, many longtime competitors and even trainers may not know why or how video review is used at multi-judge events such as the World Championship Shows and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Read on to get a better idea of how judges use video review to get a second look…
Continue reading …Board and Training – What Am I Really Paying For?
October 8, 2016 Comments Off on Board and Training – What Am I Really Paying For?
Even if you’re a newbie to the horse industry it takes only about 30 seconds to discover that caring for an equine companion is expensive.
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