“Then, I moved on to our committee meetings where many hot topics were debated such as hunter under saddle, ranch rail pleasure, walk-trot, black stirrups, and changing the age of the junior and senior horse.”
Continue reading …The Don Burt Professional’s Choice Professional Horseman of the Year, Professional’s Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Professional’s Choice Most Valuable Professional awards were presented March 8 at the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association Convention.
Continue reading …A Motivational Article for Almost-Amateurs Who Fear that Adult Responsibilities will Interfere with their Competitive Passion!
Continue reading …Residing in Lakeside, California, close to the lively metropolitan area of San Diego, APHA trainer Tim Wildes along with his wife and APHA coach, Karen, manage one of the largest APHA youth all-around barns in the country.
Continue reading …Sometimes, great horse names are intentionally chosen because they hint at a foal’s bloodlines. Other times, names just pop into an owner’s head and they stick. Many horse names, including those that may appear mundane on paper, have great tales behind them.
Continue reading …Barn fires are probably the most common cause of burn injuries in horses, but they may also be burned by lightning, electricity, caustic chemicals or friction.
Continue reading …We inspect every bale of hay, read about the latest supplements, and agonize over the amount of protein in our horses’ grain. Yet, at a horse show, we won’t think twice about eating a greasy cheeseburger or indulging in a couple of sugary treats.
Continue reading …We grew accustomed to hearing their names being announced at major horse shows. We remember seeing their images grace the pages of The Equine Chronicle.
Continue reading …If he’s not working in the barn with one of his own horses, you can find him reading industry magazines, surfing Facebook and the Internet, and doing anything to learn more about the horses, people, and the discipline he loves.
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