The western performance world is known for the most drop-dead gorgeous and shimmering show saddles. What else would they put on a meticulously groomed and blindingly shiny show horse to lope around the show pen? And everyone knows these show saddles can cost a small fortune. How can this valuable investment be properly protected? Keeping show tack looking clean and pristine is easier than you might think.
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein We frequently hear about paying it forward by the act of purchasing another’s coffee, or perhaps their lunch. But sharing our unique talents with others can offer the best gift imaginable – skills to last a lifetime. Amateur Amber Daniel grew up sewing her own show clothes with her mom, Amy Reinhardt, […]
Continue reading …Father’s Day Show Advice From The Best By Delores Kuhlwein We often ask people to share the best advice their trainers have given them. But what do those experts who are dads tell their own kids? Last year, in honor of Fathers’ Day, we asked some very visible exhibitors what their experienced show dads said […]
Continue reading …Whether she is winging her way through the sky in one of her family’s airplanes or soaring over a jump on one of her elegant Quarter Horses, Justine Tidwell welcomes a challenge. This intrepid competitor comes from a long line of adventurers with a can-do spirit.
Continue reading …Leslie Lange is a very familiar face at horse shows, whether she’s in a training role or judging. But did you know about her Party Bus? Catch up with Leslie about Corey and Lange Rodeo stock contractors and see how their bull, “Party Bus,” made national news this week. By Delores Kuhlwein Bulls are incredibly […]
Continue reading …What you can do to protect the horses at home while you’re on the road.
Continue reading …When Shannon Walker was growing up, she had no idea that her mother was once an accomplished horse trainer. It wasn’t until she found a box of old trophies collecting dust that she discovered the truth.
Continue reading …Dewey, Tammi and Colton Smith take the reins of Logan Western Supply just in time for the 2024 Pinto World Championship Show. By Delores Kuhlwein An institution for 30 years, Logan Western Supply has become the epitome of customer service for the horse show crowd. High-quality products proudly made in America, combined with the right […]
Continue reading …An issue that has gained attention among exhibitors, trainers, and judges is that occasionally a few horses may be “over-shown” at some horse shows. The ability to share a horse among a family of exhibitors is a great thing–and usually not a problem for the horses–but in some instances, they might be over-worked, particularly at smaller, weekend shows.
Continue reading …Sparking a new chapter for both barns, the stallions of Headley Quarter Horses head to Aiken, South Carolina. By Delores Kuhlwein The champion stallion lineup for Headley Quarter Horses has established a distinguished foothold in the horse industry over the past several years, with Rumerz, Heartz On Fire, and Best Kept Secrete. Champions in their […]
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