AQHA Modifies SHW355 Rule to Allow Use of Lip Cords For Halter Stallions, One Year and Older
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Modifies SHW355 Rule to Allow Use of Lip Cords For Halter Stallions, One Year and Older
During the meetings, several leading halter industry individuals and WCHA leadership presented a humane alternative to the lip chain, a lip cord. After taking comments and findings into consideration, the AQHA Executive Committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions, ages 1-year-old and older only, effective January 1, 2016.
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Children and big kids alike are entertained by the mischevious antics of the Elf On The Shelf. What happens when he gets loose in the barn?! Use this gallery as inspiration to help entertain the little equestrians in your life.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Horsewoman Lise von Uhlit
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Horsewoman Lise von Uhlit
Some weeks are tougher than others, and the past two weeks have proved to be very tragic for the horse industry. Within a span of the last 14 days, we have lost numerous friends, mentors, great horsemen, mothers, daughters, fathers, and husbands.
Continue reading …Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
This move will help expand participation in recreational riding by awarding PAC credits for hours spent riding or driving one’s Paint Horse and provide additional year-end and incremental recognition awards to participants.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces November Riders of the Month: Smith, Gasser, McMullen, Dotson
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on NCEA Announces November Riders of the Month: Smith, Gasser, McMullen, Dotson
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Tuesday announced its November Riders of the Month, recognizing outstanding performances from the third month of the 2015-16 collegiate equestrian season.
Continue reading …Blind Riders Required to Wear Blindfolds…?
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Blind Riders Required to Wear Blindfolds…?
There has been considerable discussion lately in the equestrian community surrounding a portion of the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Rules that requires some blind riders to wear blindfolds during competition. While it might seem like an oxymoron that a blind rider would be required to wear a blindfold, there is a reason for the ruling, according to the FEI (Federation Equestre International). More on that later…
Continue reading …Bidding Closes Tuesday and Wednesday for Bushy Park Farm Production Sale and December Online Auction
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Bidding Closes Tuesday and Wednesday for Bushy Park Farm Production Sale and December Online Auction
Bidding Closes Tuesday and Wednesday for Bushy Park Farm Production Sale and December Online Auction
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Famer Suzanne Norton Jones Has Passed
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Famer Suzanne Norton Jones Has Passed
Jones was involved in nearly every aspect of the horse industry, from breeding to showing to riding in international competition and more. Her most recent competition was at the 2014 Adequan Select World Championship Show, where she was honored as the Nutrena Senior Athlete.
Continue reading …After 30 Years as a Horse Show Mom/Show Secretary, It’s Kay Haines’ Turn in the Show Pen
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on After 30 Years as a Horse Show Mom/Show Secretary, It’s Kay Haines’ Turn in the Show Pen
“I thought it was too late, until I had cancer,” she says. “Then, I decided it was time for me to truly enjoy myself. I absolutely love horses. It was the best thing I could’ve done, mentally. It’s made me very happy.”
Continue reading …Is There Such a Thing as the “Perfect Riding Body?”
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on Is There Such a Thing as the “Perfect Riding Body?”
“Life is short. Life with horses is a gift we ought not waste over worries about our size, our shape, or how we look when we ride,” says Folse.
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