You’ve purchased your dream horse, and your show clothing is impeccable. You’re ready to hit the ring! Not so fast… what about that saddle? Have you ever stopped to consider all of the important factors that come into play when purchasing a saddle? These include not only your budget, but also current trends, sizing for the rider and horse, and resale potential. Some might say that a show saddle is the second most important purchase, next to your partner in the ring.
Continue reading …This win is somewhat bittersweet for Shepherd because she was hoping to share it with one of her friends, a fellow driving enthusiast, the late Kathy Clements Hunt. Hunt was killed in a tragic car accident last year on her way home from the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …“When you feel that little extra loft in the cart, it’s just kind of a kick. It’s like riding a good one or changing leads on a good one.”
Continue reading …“To have that on pattern #2 is a really big score, but I also knew I was ninth to go and there were some 60 other horses. I had other horses and there were a lot of really good horses left to go, so I had to wait it out.”
Continue reading …“Chester has got a huge step, and he’s very laid back as well. He’s mellow and has a good mind for it. Even being so green at the event, he’s pretty cooperative.”
Continue reading …Why is there no horse in this photo? Read on to find out what Huntin My Zipper is getting ready for next.
Continue reading …There are many types of back injuries in horses, including acute and chronic problems and repetitive injuries due to use of the horse. Any of these can hinder ability to perform. Tia Nelson, a veterinarian/farrier in Helena, Montana, says back problems cover a wide spectrum of situations and present a variety of signs.
Continue reading …After an intense, nearly two-hour deliberation, the judges collectively decided the winner to be Gene Parker with Heza Cool TD. Parker was at the lead this afternoon for owner Donald Breeding. Coming in Reserve was Randy Jacobs with Maxxed Out for Kim Zeigler.
Continue reading …In a very tough class of Yearling Geldings, Tom Robertson led Coos Me In The Dark to a win for Theodore Lincoln. Coming in Reserve was Randy Jacobs withe The Secretz Out for Karen Johnson, whose weanling gelding, Heza Sidewinder, was also named a World Champion earlier this morning.
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