It has been a whirlwind year for competitor, judge, breeder, trainer, and coach Jarrell Jackson, Equine Manager at Three Nails Ranch in Cisco, Texas. Two years ago, he joined ranch owners Billy and Suzonne Franks to expand their Halter horse operation at the sprawling 1,800 acre-ranch just west of Fort Worth, TX. Jarrell brought a solid background in horses to the table along with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies – Reproduction. His extensive knowledge of horses stems from a life of observation and involvement in all aspects of the industry.
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While watching a recap of the first round of the NFL draft on ESPN this morning, there was an interview with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that was quite interesting. Being the head of the most popular sport in America certainly comes with its challenges. Goodell was asked a few questions relating to the scandals that rocked the NFL in 2014-15 such as Deflategate, violence by players against women, Aaron Hernandez’ murder trial, and drug use. He answered all with the direct responses and aplomb you would expect from the CEO of a multi-billion dollar corporation.
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“We realized very early on that we had a unique horse, so we started the search for a name that would truly describe this special, young stallion. ‘The Rock’ says it all – rock solid foundation, rock solid confirmation, rock solid movement, and a rock solid mind.”- Scott Frye
Continue reading …Legends Premier Stallion Season Auction
March 23, 2015 Comments Off on Legends Premier Stallion Season Auction
Reproductive specialists at Texas A&M University have been leaders in research that has advanced our knowledge and abilities in equine reproduction. In recent years one of the ways that these advancements and technology have been funded is through a unique on-line stallion auction. The Legends Premier Stallion Season Auction was originally begun as a way to support research and new techniques in stallion reproduction and was promoted as “stallions helping stallions”. Now in its 8th year, the program has expanded to support all aspects of equine reproduction, in mares as well as stallions.
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Changes are happening with the All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Programs!
2015 Quarter Horse Congress Futurities are Now Open to Multiple Breeds, APHA, ApHC, PHBA, and More…
Back in the Saddle and Back in the Winners Circle – Andrea Kengis-Foss
March 21, 2015 Comments Off on Back in the Saddle and Back in the Winners Circle – Andrea Kengis-Foss
Andrea Kengis-Foss accumulated plenty of frequent flyer miles as a young exhibitor criss-crossing the country in pursuit of her horse show dreams.
Continue reading …Because Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
March 20, 2015 Comments Off on Because Everyone Deserves a Second Chance
Even when we’re at our worst, horses somehow manage to bring out our best. Even if a horse might be down and out, because it didn’t make much of a living on the racetrack or just aged out of use, he looks for and brings out the positive in the humans that provide him care. The horses that are part of the non-profit Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s (TRF) Second Chances inmate program are looking to be rehabilitated, while, at the same time, helping to rehabilitate men and women who have been incarcerated.
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How does the humiliation of a pizza guy have anything to do with the horse world? It’s called crowdfunding, and it’s a relatively new social platform where people can support a cause, make a statement, or ask for help from a worldwide audience. Empathetic horse people have taken to this worldwide media to help others after barn fires, injuries, horse or human illnesses or simply for help with a creative project.
Continue reading …Helping Your Foal Get a Head Start in Life
March 18, 2015 Comments Off on Helping Your Foal Get a Head Start in Life
The months of preparation, anticipation, and planning all come to a head one night when your mare’s water breaks and you witness the miracle of birth. Foaling season is now in full swing, and hundreds of foals—golden, spotted, splotched, and accented with chrome—are making their way into the world and into our hearts.
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It was a déjà vu experience of “back to school” for all-around judges when AQHA’s new Judges’ Recertification requirement was announced in 2014. After many years spent in the chair, one critical final could now greatly impact their careers. No matter how well they knew the rulebook, or how much confidence they had in their skills, the mere notion of being retested brought a good deal of speculation and anxiety to cardholders.
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