Stables and riding instructors often require their customers and guests to sign liability waiver/release documents. Who signs them? Children? Adults accompanying children (not parents or legal guardians)?
Continue reading …Upon entrance to the main dining hall, visitors are greeted by a high-arched interior flooded with light, supported by massive wood beams that give the feeling of a grand equestrian estate. If there was any doubt as to the inspiration behind the design of this property, the vintage saddles, velvet hunt caps, and horse show ribbons that adorn the living spaces confirm a decidedly equestrian vibe.
Continue reading …Recently named AQHA’s Leading Open Exhibitor for 2018, Jennifer Paul made history as the first woman to earn the title. Not only that, but she did so with an impressive 948.5 points accumulated throughout the year aboard a variety of horses, putting her name among industry greats.
Continue reading …Life is all about change. Those who not only embrace it, but who kindle the spark of transformation, and take one more step toward fulfilling their dreams. Three newly formed teams have begun their latest and varied journeys towards achieving some big goals in 2019.
Continue reading …International Buckskin Horse Association recently hosted its 2019 convention and annual awards banquet March 14-16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and saw a busy agenda throughout the weekend that included new class offerings and a new division to the association’s registry. “IBHA saw one of its largest conventions in recent history,” noted Deanna O’Keefe, IBHA office manager. “We had members actively participating in discussions throughout the convention and a large crowd for our annual awards banquet. We’re looking forward to a great show season in 2019!”
Continue reading …While we may sometimes lose sight of the true meaning of the red, white, and blue, it’s important to take a moment, on Memorial Day, to recognize, remember, and celebrate our nation’s heroes who died in service to our country.
Continue reading …When you think about a Halter horse, what first comes to mind? Striking beauty? Finely chiseled muscles? Versatility? If that last description doesn’t immediately come to mind, there’s a reason. It might be because, somewhere in the continuous improvement of the elite Halter horse, the focus on how these horses with great conformation can perform was lost.
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