By Megan Arszman Trail or a pile of Pick-Up Sticks dropped in the middle of the ring…Battling Against the Tick Trail used to be a class full of what could be considered “scary” obstacles: water crossings, mailboxes, rain slickers, and a few logs to walk over. It could be described as almost elementary. Today’s modern-day trail […]

By Loren Hitchcock “Trail is a class that’s rapidly growing in popularity. Gone are the days of simply loping over poles and retrieving a letter out of a mailbox.” The event has now become a combination of finesse and precision. Both horse and rider must be able to work as one to judge distances and space. […]

by Susan Winslow Trainer Wesley Stallings has horses in the blood. His ancestors were cattle ranchers and horse breeders who can trace their roots back almost two hundred years in Texas. His parents, Michelle and Ronny Stallings, are legendary in the annals of American Paint Horse Association (APHA) competition. Ronny bred and showed World Champion […]

By Megan Arszman “In the days of modern technology most kids are brought up today playing with phones, computers, iPads, and all that stuff — they don’t care that much about the outside world as far as horses go. It’s kind of sad, but it’s true.” AQHA Professional Horseman Ted Turner hit the nail on […]

Splints are unsightly and some people have them removed. Dr. Gary Baxter, Hospital Director at University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, says splints are seen most often in younger horses when they start training. Stress may disrupt the interosseous ligament before it stabilizes.