Who Thinks Climate-Control Boots Sound Great for the Congress?!
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on Who Thinks Climate-Control Boots Sound Great for the Congress?!
“In cold, damp climates it is very important to have footwear to help defend against the elements, keeping warm and dry while riding and in the barn is imperative. Both the Lakeland and the Kendal provide exceptional waterproof and performance benefits, an ideal combination of warmth, comfort and stability.”
Continue reading …Training Your Horse to Express His Blanket Preference…?
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on Training Your Horse to Express His Blanket Preference…?
The horses’ preferences were tested under differing weather conditions including sunshine, wind, rain/snow and temperatures ranging from -15 to +20 °C. Horses were left outdoors for two hours before being given the choice to change, or not change, blanket status.
Continue reading …Motivational Monday: There’s Nothing Better For the Inside of a Girl Than the Outside of a Horse
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on Motivational Monday: There’s Nothing Better For the Inside of a Girl Than the Outside of a Horse
“It’s like being up on the horse makes her feel free. He walks for her, when she can’t herself, and he can take her where she wants to go, without having to depend on us.”
Continue reading …Olivia Hoecker – A Passion for All Things Equine
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on Olivia Hoecker – A Passion for All Things Equine
Olivia Hoecker is the founder and owner of Pine Meadow Quarter Horses. Through hard work and dedication she has created one of the premier American Quarter Horse breeding programs the breed has to offer. Her stallion roster reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Quarter Horse bloodlines, and the horses produced through her breeding program are consistently at the top of today’s level of elite competition. She is living every horsewoman’s fantasy, but she has worked long and hard to reach this personal goal of making her lifelong dream into a reality.
Continue reading …AQHA Teams Up With USTRC to Launch AQHA Performance Bonus Program
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Teams Up With USTRC to Launch AQHA Performance Bonus Program
Now thanks to a new alliance with the American Quarter Horse Association, USTRC members competing on American Quarter Horses at the NFTR have the opportunity to take home an even bigger check. In addition to the existing prize money for the top ropers, the American Quarter Horse Performance Bonus Program will award an additional $5,000 across four categories.
Continue reading …Sign Up Now For Merial AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on Sign Up Now For Merial AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Contest
Not only do competitors have the chance to earn the title of the Merial AQHA World Champion Collegiate Horse Judging Team, but also thousands of dollars in scholarships will be awarded to the top three teams in each division. This challenging and rewarding event is sponsored by AQHA Corporate Partner Merial.
Continue reading …Cathrin Gutmann – Transatlantic Equestrian
October 5, 2014 Comments Off on Cathrin Gutmann – Transatlantic Equestrian
Cathrin Gutmann exudes positive energy. When you see her competing in Hunter Under Saddle, she presents a picture of elegance and poise, clad in tasteful show outfits that complement her top Quarter Horse contenders. But there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to this young, energetic mother and competitor. She is a true Renaissance woman, whether she is playing with her adorable three-year-old daughter, Emilie, competing with her string of blue-blooded Quarter Horses, or immersing herself in the extensive restoration of Gut Jaidhof, the historic family seat in Austria.
Continue reading …It’s 5:31 AM as I write this column from the luxurious accommodations of Gate F78 at Tampa International Airport. While waiting on my flight to DFW with a connection to Oklahoma City on my way to a show, I am thinking about the number of major horse shows held from the months of August to November. August begins with the Youth World, the next week is the NSBA World Championship, the next week (3 weeks, actually) is the Reichert Celebration, with the AQHA Select World overlapping. Whew!
Continue reading …Flashback Friday Fun! Name the Horse and Rider…
October 3, 2014 Comments Off on Flashback Friday Fun! Name the Horse and Rider…
In honor of this month’s All American Quarter Horse Congress, we decided to share a few fun Friday Flashback photos!
See if you can name the horse, rider, and class in which each title was won…
Continue reading …UPDATE: 75 Registered Quarter Horses Abandoned and in Desperate Need of Homes
October 3, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: 75 Registered Quarter Horses Abandoned and in Desperate Need of Homes
According to a release sent out by Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection (HARPS), the owner of the horses was once a leading AQHA breeder that achieved many National Champion halter titles at horse shows across the country. After the unfortunate death of both her husband and daughter, she lost the family farm in Harvard, IL in 2012.
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