Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter
October 6, 2021 Comments Off on Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter
Horse show judges evaluate from the positive. While judges are often asked about aspects of a performance that may contribute to a win, they aren’t often given a platform to discuss the things they’d rather not see in the show pen.
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When Jill and Murray Show Horses hits the show circuit each year, owners Jill Newcomb and Murray Griggs roll in style. Their head-turning, big, blue semi hauling twelve horses is a familiar sight at all the big shows, but when people see a glamorous woman in the driver’s seat, they often do a double take. Jill laughs and takes it all in stride with the can-do attitude than comes from being a third-generation horseman.
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Avoid Disputes When Buying a Horse Online
September 30, 2021 Comments Off on Avoid Disputes When Buying a Horse Online
When people buy horses, disputes can follow. When people buy horses online, the potential for a dispute can be even greater as horse buyers are known to rely on advertisements from total strangers, without evaluating the horse and without using contracts to document the transaction. This article discusses some problems that can occur with online equine sale transactions and a few ideas for avoiding them.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The Lonestar Gathering with the G-Man
September 28, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The Lonestar Gathering with the G-Man
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Best Food Options at Horse Shows
September 28, 2021 Comments Off on Best Food Options at Horse Shows
Besides earning a prestigious win and spending quality time with their horses, family, and friends, there’s another sought-after experience exhibitors look forward to when showing–the food! Most competitors have favorite restaurants, beloved food vendors, and traditional post-win celebratory spots at each horse show they attend.
Continue reading …Power Couple – Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw
September 26, 2021 Comments Off on Power Couple – Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw
Horse trainer. Top-notch amateur exhibitor. Reality television stars. Soon-to-be parents. Those are just a few words to describe Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw Weiss, a horse industry power couple with a story worth telling.
Continue reading …Headley Quarter Horses Offers Extra Incentive For Ranch Riding Competitors
September 24, 2021 Comments Off on Headley Quarter Horses Offers Extra Incentive For Ranch Riding Competitors
Ranch Riding exhibitors who show at both the Congress and AQHA World Shows this year are vying for an extra incentive thanks to the support and generosity of Steve and Kathy Headley. The incentive is multi-faceted; a competitor must show at both shows – two of the Headley family’s favorite shows to attend – to be in the running for winnings additional to those already offered at those shows.
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Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Bradley once said, “Becoming number one is easier than remaining number one.” I think anyone who has ever reached the pinnacle of sports, industry, or any other competitive venture they find themselves thrust into agrees. Competition is about winning or losing. It’s about trying to take something others desire.
Continue reading …On The Cover: JR Cook and Line Up Behind
September 20, 2021 Comments Off on On The Cover: JR Cook and Line Up Behind
Line Up Behind. It’s a cheeky name that has proven to be somewhat prophetic during the past year or so, as this talented 4-year-old gelding has been piloted by owner, JR Cook, and trainer, Cole Baker, to win almost every major show circuit in the country. The big, beautiful, bay named “Calvin” is by VS Flatline and out of Shes Immortal. He was purchased by the Cook family from Capital Quarter Horses, LLC, after the AQHA World Show in 2019, and they’ve had immense success ever since.
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