PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- Penelope Martin
February 24, 2017 Comments Off on PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- Penelope Martin
When Penelope’s husband proposed to her, he promised that if she married him, he would buy her a horse. On their 40th anniversary, he surprised her with a 6-month-old Pinto named Kokomo Dream.
Continue reading …Help Our Horses be a Part of the National Economic Impact Study
February 24, 2017 Comments Off on Help Our Horses be a Part of the National Economic Impact Study
The equine industry is often overlooked when it comes to the importance of its economic impact. We must be able to show the value of the equine industry to stress the benefit and importance our industry has on the U.S. economy.
Continue reading …Attracting Newcomers to the Horse Industry Through Time to Ride
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Attracting Newcomers to the Horse Industry Through Time to Ride
The Time to Ride program—designed to encourage introductions between newcomers and horses through horse business incentives—has already helped nearly 25,000 people experience horses for the first time. More than 1,000 events held by 216 hosts took place during last year’s competition.
Continue reading …Paul Family’s Trip Down Under- Part 2
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Paul Family’s Trip Down Under- Part 2
While AQHA judge, Judd Paul, is off judging the Summer Sizzler in Australia, his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Allie, spent a little R&R time at Squeaky Beach with fellow equine enthusiasts, Chris, Melissa, and Lilly Jones. Part 1- Koalas, Emus, Kangaroos, Oh My!
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The horses might look a little different than you’re used to, but the love of the equine and the thrill of competition are the same. Two weeks before West World plays host to one of the largest AQHA shows, the Arizona Sun Circuit, horses of a different breed fill the facility for the Scottsdale Arabian […]
Continue reading …Rewarding Up-and-Coming Young Professionals in the Horse Industry
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Rewarding Up-and-Coming Young Professionals in the Horse Industry
“Jimmy always believe that up and coming professionals were the key to continuing the horse business and those individuals needed motivation to want to see this industry grow and expand.”
Continue reading …Elite Halter Futurity, Hosted by All American Quarter Horse Congress, Adds Yearling Classes
February 23, 2017 Comments Off on Elite Halter Futurity, Hosted by All American Quarter Horse Congress, Adds Yearling Classes
“After the tremendous turnout last year, I’m excited to add the yearling futurity to the halter classes. We have some new and exciting things in store for 2017,” said Jennifer Sheriff. “One of our goals with a total of twelve futurity classes (six Limited Open & six Non-Pro) is to promote and reward the Non-Pro Owner/Exhibitor. Also, we hope to gain the color breeds this year with the date change of the APHA World Show. Top color breeds will have additional bonuses and prizes.”
Continue reading …The Mayflower is Sailing to Des Moines, IA, May 4-7
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on The Mayflower is Sailing to Des Moines, IA, May 4-7
The 2017 event will take place at the Jacobson Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Judges for the show will be Andrea Simons, Suzy Jeane, John Kunkle, Jill Newcomb, Murray Griggs, and David Denniston
Continue reading …Helping Horse Owners Prepare For Disasters
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on Helping Horse Owners Prepare For Disasters
What do you do when your companion animals and horses are caught in an accident? Or need to be evacuated because of flood or fire? What do you do when your client calls whose companion animal or horse is trapped?
Continue reading …How Switching Up My Workout Routine Completely Changed My Riding
February 22, 2017 Comments Off on How Switching Up My Workout Routine Completely Changed My Riding
“In my opinion, your core is the essential part of your body that provides maximum results for riding. My top three exercises for this would include: Planks, Flutter Kicks, and Crunches (reverse and regular).”
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