Are You a Student With a Passion For Horses and Publishing?
December 22, 2014 Comments Off on Are You a Student With a Passion For Horses and Publishing?
The 2015 AHP Student Award Contest recognizes the talents of students by awarding up to three $750 travel awards to attend the AHP Annual Seminar in San Antonio, Texas on June 18-20, 2015.
Continue reading …Pattern Books Now Available For New 2015 Fun In The Sun Extravaganza
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Pattern Books Now Available For New 2015 Fun In The Sun Extravaganza
Judges for the Fun In The Sun Extravaganza will be John Boxell and Randy Wilson. Estimated cash and prizes to be awarded are already at $36,000.
Continue reading …New York Fifth Avenue Windows Incorporate Horses Into Holiday Designs!
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on New York Fifth Avenue Windows Incorporate Horses Into Holiday Designs!
One of our favorite windows features Cinderella arriving at the Saks Fifth Avenue Ball in a horse-drawn carriage. The tableau shows Cinderella in her glorious tiered gown stepping down from a carriage that’s being pulled by a beautiful white horse with orange feathered headpiece.
Continue reading …2015 Americana Introduces Inaugural $2,000 Added Ranch Pleasure World Cup
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on 2015 Americana Introduces Inaugural $2,000 Added Ranch Pleasure World Cup
A good Ranch Pleasure horse must be moving with a lot of forward motion. It should have a good walk, as you want to get somewhere when you are out on the ranch. Then, there are walk – trot and trot – lope transitions, which should be very smooth and precise. There is the extended trot and lope, where the horse should really extend his gait, not simply move faster.
Continue reading …Arizona All Breed Circuit Strikes Gold!
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Arizona All Breed Circuit Strikes Gold!
This is a show that reminds us of the “why” – why we started showing horses in the first place, why we had fun at horse shows, and why we wanted to come back year after year. It’s a show that has decided it’s best to take care of its exhibitors, trainers, and supporters.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Wins “EXTREME Trail” Reserve World Championship
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Paint Horse Wins “EXTREME Trail” Reserve World Championship
The finals round included daunting obstacles like a stacked bridge with flashing lights, jousting rings, roping a horse in a pen and dropping a ball into a moving ATV.
Continue reading …Ima Regal Choice is 51st Horse to Become AQHA Open Supreme Champion
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Ima Regal Choice is 51st Horse to Become AQHA Open Supreme Champion
Ima Regal Choice completed his training under the guidance of AQHA Professional Horseman and Team Wrangler member Bobby Lewis of Overbrook, Oklahoma, and AQHA Professional Horseman Jerry Erickson of Sanger, Texas.
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YES! Air moves right through the Zephyr II, evaporating sweat and keeping you cool – all the while looking traditionally marvelous. The Zephyr II features a single layer of mesh in hot zones under arms, a triple layer to shape lapels, and a double layer everywhere else for opaque airflow.
Continue reading …Frozen Semen From Late Stallion Skys Blue Boy Will be Released to Select Mares in 2015
December 18, 2014 Comments Off on Frozen Semen From Late Stallion Skys Blue Boy Will be Released to Select Mares in 2015
Although deceased, the demand for Sky Blue Boy’s frozen semen has been great and after careful consideration, the Monacos have decided to release the semen to approved mares in 2015.
Continue reading …Are You Ready for Winter? Part 3- Proper Storage for Show Clothing
December 18, 2014 Comments Off on Are You Ready for Winter? Part 3- Proper Storage for Show Clothing
Dry cleaning some Showmanship jackets or Horsemanship tops can cause the rhinestones to become loose or lose their reflective shimmer from the heat. Hand washing and laying flat to dry tends to be the easiest way to wash delicate items.
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