2018 AZ Sun Circuit Shows Record Growth
May 10, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AZ Sun Circuit Shows Record Growth
When Sun Circuit debuted its March dates last year, the show was the largest it had ever been. Now, that record has been smashed once again. The 2018 Sun Circuit celebrated its 45th anniversary surpassing last year’s stellar numbers by 10%. Over 19,000 class entries encompassed everything from Jumping to Roping and included a range of exhibitors from Level 1 to World Champions. In addition to AQHA classes, the show hosted NSBA, NRHA, Versatility Ranch Horse and AllBreed and Color Breed classes.
Continue reading …Jet Thompson – Soaring to New Heights
May 9, 2018 Comments Off on Jet Thompson – Soaring to New Heights
Jet Thompson is into his third decade as a leading trainer and competitor, and he’s still going strong. His modest, soft-spoken demeanor belies the fact that he is a powerhouse in the industry.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the 2018 Martinganza Show, April 7 with the G-Man
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Around the Rings at the 2018 Martinganza Show, April 6 with the G-Man
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Around the Rings at the 2018 Martinganza Show, April 5 with the G-Man
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There’s nothing like a blooper reel at the end of a movie to provide a good laugh and help us realize that we’re all humans and everyone make mistakes. The truth is, whether someone is an actor, athlete, corporate professional, or a top exhibitor in the horse industry, everyone has his or her own version of a blooper reel. The Equine Chronicle interviewed several top exhibitors and asked them to fill us in on their less than glamorous moments in the show arena. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy this horse show industry blooper reel.
Continue reading …Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye
March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. The same can be said of any top Quarter Horse show in the nation. It take years of practice, and getting dumped in the dirt a fair number of times, before one can consistently shine among the terrific talent in the top echelon of the horse industry.
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Some horses are easy keepers. If they are overfed, some of these horses tend to develop insulin resistance. Owners need to be careful what and how they feed these individuals to avoid problems like laminitis. Insulin resistance problems are generally lumped into what has been termed Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
Continue reading …Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
While it’s unlikely that Dr. Suess had horse showing in mind when he penned his classic children’s book, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” the sentiment could certainly be applied for the many incredible journeys our horses have taken us on. The same can be said for professionals in the industry as well.
Continue reading …Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
In the center of the arena, a horse stands at attention like a statue. Your eye is drawn to the powerful animal as you take in its exquisite profile. Short, fox-like ears are pointed forward on an alert, expressive head. Power and poise are captured like roped lightning at the end of a lead rope, and yet the animal is statue-still and elegant, with muscles taut.
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