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.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Breeders Halter Futurity With G-Man
September 17, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Breeders Halter Futurity With G-Man
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Around the Rings – East Coast Halter Futurity with the G-man
September 7, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings – East Coast Halter Futurity with the G-man
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Around the Rings – NSBA World With G-Man
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A New APHA Rule Provides A Third Pathway for Regular Registry
August 8, 2021 Comments Off on A New APHA Rule Provides A Third Pathway for Regular Registry
In a huge move, APHA Directors recently approved a new rule that provides a third method of attaining Regular Registry papers for eligible solid horses.
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“After working for Harold, I came home and said photography was what I wanted to do,” Crystal explains. “So, I bought some cameras from Harold and started doing some local shows, and then it just kind of gained steam from there. I understood how horses look. I understood the conformation. I understood the balance, and structure was easy for me. I needed to learn the business part. While working for Harold, I was allowed to see someone making money doing it.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the 2021 AQHYA Youth World – with the G-Man
August 6, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the 2021 AQHYA Youth World – with the G-Man
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Keys to a Profitable Equine Business
August 4, 2021 Comments Off on Keys to a Profitable Equine Business
“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,” is common advice for those starting down a career path or pursuing a career change. But what happens when what you love is horses, and high expenses come with a life in this industry? Can the work pay off and transform into a profitable business? Or equine enthusiasts that try to transform their passion into a livelihood might become tellers of the famous one-liner, “My horse eats better than I do.”
Continue reading …Arthroscopic Surgery for Equine Athletes
August 2, 2021 Comments Off on Arthroscopic Surgery for Equine Athletes
Arthroscopy, also called arthroscopic surgery, is a common procedure used in the diagnosis and treatment of problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words: arthro, meaning joint, and scope, meaning look. Arthroscopic surgery is a way to take a look inside a joint. This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which examination and treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope—an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.
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Most people carry a wish list with them throughout life, filled with thoughts like, “Wouldn’t it be cool…,” or “What if…” but the daily routine keeps us from acting on those dreams. JoDee and Jonathan Watkins of Gray Court, South Carolina were no different until 2013 when they read a book titled, Living the Dream by Daniel Floyd. Between 2013 and 2014, they were inspired to offer up 43% of their income to their church, and, in doing so, their lives began to change. They loved animals, and had long-harbored a dream of setting up a working dog training business and kennel.
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