1 month, 6 states, 4 horse shows, 1 new foal, and countless memories
Continue reading …Let’s face it, sometimes horse showing can be a disheartening sport. When messages all around you are shouting, ‘this is beyond your budget!’ it’s hard to stay focused on the prize. I’m here to tell you you’re not alone!
Continue reading …There is something really quite surreal riding up The Mall. Behind you is Admiralty Arch and in front of you Buckingham Palace, the Victoria, and Albert Monument. You can hear the parade still going on as well as the TV helicopters buzzing overhead.
Continue reading …As I write this, I’ve discovered something that I didn’t previously know about myself. I like a challenge, a real challenge, one that has the chance of failure. I like a challenge that questions my perception of myself and my abilities. Showing horses does that.
Continue reading …As the Level 1 championships in Las Vegas wrap up, we exhibitors would like to thank all the office staff, ring stewards, judges, Pete and Tamra Kyle, and all the other “behind the scenes” people who have made these last few days so rewarding in so many ways.
Continue reading …“I wanted to personally say thank you for this blog. I could not agree with it more. A photo of my daughter (she’s a 15-year-old AQHA youth all-around rider) riding her horse in a Western Pleasure class was posted to Facebook and Instagram without our knowledge. At first, I thought how wonderful…”
Continue reading …It’s a sad fact that most equestrians who share these negative comments have no experience in the discipline they’re commenting about. They are, however, the first to tear it down. Instead of taking the time to learn more, in order to make a qualified decision, they choose to criticize it based on first appearance only.
Continue reading …You’d think saying goodbye would get easier with every loss, but it doesn’t. It hurts because they blessed you beyond belief during their time here, and it hurts because you developed a bond with them that no one else had.
Continue reading …Selects are kind to each other. Selects make friends fast. Selects whistle and clap for the runs, even if they don’t know the exhibitor. Select finalists accept their awards with a smile.
Continue reading …Terry likes seeing a balanced rider who exhibits control of the horse. He also stressed the importance of reading the current AQHA rule book regarding Horsemanship. You should know what the rules say concerning penalties on spins, etc.
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