BSB R11 Quarter Horses – The Proof is in the Kids
March 8, 2014 Comments Off on BSB R11 Quarter Horses – The Proof is in the Kids
Those words have been said about many families, but they perfectly describe the attitude toward the horses and the ethos of business practices at BSB R11 Quarter Horses in Sturgis, Michigan. The fifty-acre farm is home to stallions, mares, and foals that reside under the loving and watchful care of three consummate horsewomen, Hedy Levin, Shelley Donovan, and Kim Rotenberry.
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Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes all the way Ontario, Canada. Lorraine and Allison Sandrelli are thrilled to share these pictures of “Wesley,” a 2014 red roan colt by VS Flatline and out of Lopen Sarah Brown. We love seeing photos of your 2014 foals! Send your pictures to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or use #2014foals […]
Continue reading …“The Custom Process” With Showtime Show Clothing
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on “The Custom Process” With Showtime Show Clothing
Most often, the customer gets a sketch that’s somewhat like the two shown here: A pencil sketch with the basic lines and sometimes a colored version.
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Over the years there is a pool of familiar faces in every class and it can seem like the same people go in and out of the top ten. We all have that person we admire or enjoy watching show and aspire to be like. If we’re really honest, we all have people we like to beat and maybe we are close friends with them.
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Who doesn’t love Swiss cheese? Whether it’s nestled in a ham sandwich, perched atop Tabouli salad or flying solo on a warm baguette, Swiss cheese is a beloved staple in every American home. Indeed, the USDA Economic Research Service reports that cheese consumption per capita in the United States has more than doubled since 1975. That’s good news for Fritz Leeman, owner of Brewster Dairy…
Continue reading …New Orleans Bound! 2014 AQHA Convention Blog #1 With Lainie DeBoer
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on New Orleans Bound! 2014 AQHA Convention Blog #1 With Lainie DeBoer
“I’m always excited to go to the Convention each year because it’s a chance to get reinvigorated about the direction our Association is taking. I serve on the Show and Contest Committee, and I have read all the letters sent in by members for potential rule proposals.”
Continue reading …Nicely Turned Out or Sneakers With Spurs? Why Image Matters to Your Horse Business Brand
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on Nicely Turned Out or Sneakers With Spurs? Why Image Matters to Your Horse Business Brand
Will Rogers was once quoted as saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Continue reading …The Buckeye Classic Anticipating Sell-Out, 400 of 625 Stalls Already Reserved
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on The Buckeye Classic Anticipating Sell-Out, 400 of 625 Stalls Already Reserved
After last year’s success, the Buckeye Classic has opened up online reservations via HorseShowNerd.com. The show has already sold 400 of its 625 stalls.
Continue reading …Using Crowdfunding to Raise Money For Horse Health Research- To Test Novel Probiotic Compound For Equine Parasites
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on Using Crowdfunding to Raise Money For Horse Health Research- To Test Novel Probiotic Compound For Equine Parasites
Nielsen’s crowdfunding project is possibly the first such effort in the field of veterinary science. He started with an ultimate goal of raising $30,000 with defined funding milestones along the way.
Continue reading …APHA Inducts Two Industry Pioneers Into Hall of Fame
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Inducts Two Industry Pioneers Into Hall of Fame
Hired in 1963, Wanda Williams originally worked for APHA as a part-time pedigree painter—illustrating horses’ markings by hand on their registration papers. Moving to a full-time position in 1969, there weren’t many APHA tasks that Wanda didn’t do at one point or another.
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