ApHC Stallion, Spot My Blue Boy, Laid to Rest
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on ApHC Stallion, Spot My Blue Boy, Laid to Rest
On October 1, 2018, Spot My Blue Boy was laid to rest due to recovery complications from his January 2018 broken leg. Domino, as he was affectionately known around the world, was a 2007, striking, bay leopard stallion sired by the legendary Skys Blue Boy. His ashes will be buried under a freshly planted Live Oak tree in front of his barn at Chepota Farm. A stone memorial commemorating his life will be placed beside its trunk.
Exciting News For 2019 Breeders Halter Futurity
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on Exciting News For 2019 Breeders Halter Futurity
Judges will be Ronnie Casper, Jodi Finkenbinder, Steve Heckaman, Chip Knost, John Lawrence, Tommy Manion, Buddy Talbert, and Bruce Walquist.
Continue reading …Be Careful Where You’re Getting Your Horse Nutrition Advice…
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on Be Careful Where You’re Getting Your Horse Nutrition Advice…
Another claim trending at the moment is “whole food” feeds and supplements that claim to provide every nutrient the horse needs, with no supplementation of individual nutrients. I’m surprised the FDA and state Ag departments haven’t caught up with some of these feed companies yet.
Continue reading …First Ride The Pattern Clinic to Take Place This Friday at AQHA World Show
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on First Ride The Pattern Clinic to Take Place This Friday at AQHA World Show
During the clinics, AQHA Professional Horsemen show the audience how they would complete a specific pattern from that show. Attendees will also have the chance to win feed from Nutrena®!
Continue reading …86-Year-Old Widower Drives Cross-Country to Compete at First Congress, and Will Do the Same For AQHA World Show
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on 86-Year-Old Widower Drives Cross-Country to Compete at First Congress, and Will Do the Same For AQHA World Show
Because he prefers to drive instead of fly, Ray drove 1,350 miles in his truck, a full day and a half, by himself, to compete at the show. He will do the same for the AQHA World Show this week; but, this time, he will be watching his trainer show his horse in Open competition.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Doggie Win Photo!
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Doggie Win Photo!
This precious pup decided he simply had to make an appearance in the arena for his owner’s awards at the recent Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …Auburn, TCU, and South Carolina Score NCEA Wins
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on Auburn, TCU, and South Carolina Score NCEA Wins
The sixth-ranked TCU equestrian team took down No. 8 Oklahoma State, 11-9, in Big 12 action on Saturday at Turning Point Ranch. The Horned Frogs earned all four Most Outstanding Performer Honors in the victory.
Continue reading …Study Shows Therapeutic Horseback Riding Has Beneficial Impact on Combat-Related PTSD in Veterans
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on Study Shows Therapeutic Horseback Riding Has Beneficial Impact on Combat-Related PTSD in Veterans
“I was at the point where I was desperate, depressed, hopeless . . . this (therapeutic riding) just sounded like a chance. And it worked.” — Veteran participant
Continue reading …What to Say When People in the Horse Industry Tell You, “I Can’t Afford That!”
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on What to Say When People in the Horse Industry Tell You, “I Can’t Afford That!”
From a non-horseman mom inquiring about her child’s riding lessons to a ten-year horse owner considering investing in a competitive show horse, the confusion over price and value never ends. Ranging from $100 to $10,000 and more, every buyer has a different price threshold or I.C.A.T. (I Can’t Afford That). Once the I.C.A.T threshold is surpassed, any price is too much.
Continue reading …Check Out Horses Entered in Pleasure Versatility Challenge at AQHA World, Sponsored by Terry Bradshaw, Cimarron Trailers, and Equine Chronicle!
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on Check Out Horses Entered in Pleasure Versatility Challenge at AQHA World, Sponsored by Terry Bradshaw, Cimarron Trailers, and Equine Chronicle!
Horses will be shown sequentially in three classes: versatility pattern, sponsored by Cimarron Trailers, which counts 40 percent; western pleasure, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, which counts 40 percent; and conformation, also sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, which counts 20 percent.
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