Click here to read the complete article 406 – October, 2016 by Erica Greathouse We’ve all heard the old adage, “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Although this particular saying is important in many aspects of life, it’s paramount when it comes to preparing horses and riders to peak when it really counts. For many […]

Just the word “Congress” to any given Quarter Horse person brings on a rush! For the shopper, it’s “what will I find that I just have to have?”For the judges,it’s “a long week, but a privilege.” For the showman, it’s a rush of “maybe this year….maybe the honor of being a Congress Champion.” And so it has been for many years.

This summer, the Olympics once again put high-level athletic showdowns front and center as the world watched elite athletes face off.

Dan hired a trainer, Sarah, to train his horse and haul it to a few shows during the year. While under Sarah’s care, however, Dan’s horse colicked, and a veterinarian had to put the horse down. Should Sarah, the trainer, be responsible for paying for the loss of Dan’s horse and his vet bills?

While sitting in the stands at a major event, you may catch yourself admiring elite horse and rider teams as they stride into the pen.

Botulism is a highly fatal disease caused by toxins produced by spore-forming bacteria (several types of Clostridium botulinum) found in the environment, generally in the soil.

I believe the vast majority of highly successful horse breeders would agree that the real cornerstone of a breeding program is a good broodmare, and that the right mare will be the single most important purchase that, over time, will dictate the success or failure of their breeding program.

When searching for a horse show outfit, the selection can be daunting. Have no fear; by following a few simple steps even the most inexperienced shopper can be on their way to finding the perfect complement to his/her equine partner.

Video is used as a review mechanism for most major sports these days. While we’re familiar with the sight of NFL referees huddled around a screen, reviewing a disputed call, many longtime competitors and even trainers may not know why or how video review is used at multi-judge events such as the World Championship Shows and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. Read on to get a better idea of how judges use video review to get a second look…