Western cowgirls are a special breed. They are tough, strong and kind. They can pilot a 1200-pound animal around the show pen without a hair out of place, patiently coax a timid filly into a trailer, and sling a ton of hay into a loft, all while planning dinner or helping their kids with homework.
Continue reading …From the Publisher – A World Show Story
July 1, 2022 Comments Off on From the Publisher – A World Show Story
Twas the night before World Show and all through the stalls, Every horse was made ready, prepared one and all.
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Madison Nirenstein distinctly remembers watching the AQHA World Championship Show as a child, since spectating at the show was an aspiration she had unwaveringly set for herself. Once she watched, she was hooked, and her goals quickly transformed into competing there one day.
Continue reading …RL Best of Sudden – The AQHA & NSBA All Time Leading Sire
June 29, 2022 Comments Off on RL Best of Sudden – The AQHA & NSBA All Time Leading Sire
An outstanding stallion passes along beauty, quality of movement, athletic talent, and intelligence; and the perfect one additionally boasts a remarkable sire record. The ability of RL Best of Sudden to possess all these attributes and beyond has become legendary, so it comes as no surprise that he was recently named the AQHA and NSBA All Time leading sire, passing up Invitation Only to top the list.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at Tar Heel Classic – with the G-man
June 9, 2022 Comments Off on Around the Rings at Tar Heel Classic – with the G-man
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Around the Rings at Redbud – with the G-man
June 7, 2022 Comments Off on Around the Rings at Redbud – with the G-man
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Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Horsemanship
May 23, 2022 Comments Off on Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Horsemanship
With the help of three judges, we have compiled a list of the 10 things judges would rather not see in the Horsemanship pen. Together, these judges have over 60 years of combined experience and provide their suggestions for how to best address these common errors.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Beats Record Entries Again
May 21, 2022 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Beats Record Entries Again
In every one of the Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit’s 11 arenas, it was evident that there were more horses, more exhibitors, and more family and friends. The final numbers showed 2,500 stalls reserved, which was 300 more than last year’s record-breaking event.
Continue reading …Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis
May 19, 2022 Comments Off on Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Stem cell therapy has been utilized in horses to help heal tendon, ligament, and joint injuries for more than 20 years. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are isolated from fetuses, foals or adult horses, and are not the same as embryonic stem cells from embryos. MSC stem cells can be isolated from almost any tissue but are most commonly from bone marrow, fat tissue or the umbilical cord of newborn foals.
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For Adrienne and Taft Dickerson, the 2021 show season has been full of adventure, growth, and settling into their business as leading horse trainers in a competitive field.
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