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Don’t Worry, Be Happy! – Civility Between Former Clients & Trainers

January 18, 2019 Comments Off

Unfortunately, splits between a trainer and client in the horse industry can be as messy as a bad divorce. To make matters more challenging, you likely run in the same circles and will frequently encounter each other at horse shows.

Protect Your Assets – What You Need to Know About Insurance

January 17, 2019 Comments Off

On July 30, 2018, AQHA Professional Horseman and judge Nancy Renfro hooked up her truck and trailer and started off on what should’ve been a routine three-day drive to the AQHA Youth World and NSBA World Show. Along for the ride were Renfro’s two girls, three dogs, and six horses loaded in the trailer.

Gene Parker – A Tribute to a Great Horseman

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

On September 29, 2018, the horse world lost one of its best. Gene Parker, 68, owner of Gene Parker Farms in Orrum, North Carolina, passed away at the JP Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Leap of Faith – Katelyn Schultz Jumps with No Depth Perception

January 15, 2019 Comments Off

Katelyn Schultz had an exceptional year with her 11-year-old gelding, Dance Somemore (aka Connor). She says her goal for the AQHA Youth World was simply to have solid rounds and have fun. She says, “My biggest thing before every single ride and every single course that I jumped was that I wanted to go in and enjoy my horse. When I went in with that mindset, it obviously worked pretty well for me!”

Around the Rings at the 2019 Fox Lea Farms – Jan 10 with the G-Man

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

Assistant Trainer Spotlight – A Look Behind the Curtain

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

Behind every great horse trainer is a band of hard-working people, making sure everything stays afloat. You might send your horse to a trainer because of the name and brand they have established; but, in reality, your horse will spend the majority of its time with an assistant. It’s not a glamorous or lucrative job, but it’s a vital part of keeping many programs running smoothly, and these riders deserve recognition.

Around the Rings at the 2019 Fox Lea Farms – Jan 9 with the G-Man

January 9, 2019 Comments Off

AZ Fall Championship – More Entries & More Fun!

January 9, 2019 Comments Off

Arizona Quarter Horse Association strives to give exhibitors what they want at all the shows they produce. Delivering towards that goal has been a big component of the upward trajectory of entries at the Arizona Fall Championship. The 2018 show, held September 19-23 in Scottsdale, Arizona, saw 7,603 AQHA class entries, which represents a 17% growth over the previous year.

Around the Rings at the 2019 Fox Lea Farms – Jan 8 with the G-Man

January 8, 2019 Comments Off

Around the Rings at the 2019 Fox Lea Farms – Jan 7 with the G-Man

January 7, 2019 Comments Off