Chasing Her Dreams One Batch at a Time
April 7, 2024 Comments Off on Chasing Her Dreams One Batch at a Time
By Delores Kuhlwein When Cecelia Bischoff attended a summer camp at Taylor Made Performance Horses in 2022, she fell in love with horses completely. “I used to joke when Cecelia was a baby that she was my little tree-hugging animal lover because she always loved being outside and was always trying to rescue animals,” explains […]
Continue reading …There’s a First Time for Everything
April 3, 2024 Comments Off on There’s a First Time for Everything
By Delores Kuhlwein Debra Donovan Smith has led an interesting and diverse life growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, playing tennis for Cornell University, as a past owner of the famous hotel, The Tremont, and as the current owner of Valley Inn Country Club in Baltimore. In fact, her father, Art Donovan, played for the Baltimore […]
Continue reading …Back in the Saddle: Miami Surgeon Empowers Equestrian with Innovative Spinal Surgery for Swift Return to Competitive Riding
April 3, 2024 Comments Off on Back in the Saddle: Miami Surgeon Empowers Equestrian with Innovative Spinal Surgery for Swift Return to Competitive Riding
From Miami Back & Neck Specialists: Miami, FL – [March 18, 2024] – Georgiy Brusovanik, M.D., a renowned orthopedic spine expert based in Miami, recently achieved remarkable success helping professional equestrian, Zachary Brandt, return to competitive riding at the highest level through a minimally invasive lumbar disc replacement surgery. It was one of the first times […]
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By Megan Arszman for Tough1.com Horses and the Solar Eclipse If you’re a fan of our social media, you may have seen our annual April Fool’s Day post. In case you didn’t, it looked a little something like this: JT International, the parent company of Tough1, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and if you’re a […]
Continue reading …The Third Annual Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Kicks Off with Record Participation
April 1, 2024 Comments Off on The Third Annual Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Kicks Off with Record Participation
By Delores Kuhlwein Sometimes life sends gifts to us that are completely unexpected. We as horse lovers know the impact horses can have on our own lives, and we realize the vast benefit of horses is just on the brink of being tapped. So imagine our surprise – or maybe it’s not so much of […]
Continue reading …Turning Technique – Teaching The Turn
March 28, 2024 Comments Off on Turning Technique – Teaching The Turn
All eyes were on Dan Huss and Ms Dreamy in the Senior Reining Finals at the AQHA World Show last year. Many came to their feet to cheer for a run made famous by a bridle malfunction, resulting in an unplanned bridleless run.
Continue reading …Have You Thanked Your Trainer Today?
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Have You Thanked Your Trainer Today?
Last week, we asked our readers what they were most thankful for regarding their trainers, and they responded in a very big way! We managed to group some of the multiple responses together, but we didn’t want to miss any in the 600 or so responses – so scroll and find your trainer below […]
Continue reading …Sarah Rose Jons – Passion, Dedication, And Wisdom Beyond Her Years
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Sarah Rose Jons – Passion, Dedication, And Wisdom Beyond Her Years
Lots of little girls are enamored by horses, but few have the opportunity, passion, and dedication to make their dreams a reality. But once horse-crazy little girl and now 14-year-old Sarah Rose Jons has done exactly that, riding her way to becoming the 2023 L2 and L3 Youth 13 and Under Ranch Riding World Champion. Now, with her laser-focused determination, she’s ready to ride into the 14-18 arena.
Continue reading …Where Are They Today – Kayla Whitmire
March 24, 2024 Comments Off on Where Are They Today – Kayla Whitmire
Kayla Whitmire had heard it before – she should become a model. The leggy, flawless brunette had always been notably tall for her age, but she also always blew the words off – that is, until the year Tim Gillespie told her she needed to go chase that dream. Since Tim was a former model, […]
Continue reading …A Sound Economic Investment – The Pre-Purchase Exam
March 23, 2024 Comments Off on A Sound Economic Investment – The Pre-Purchase Exam
A horse seldom comes with a money-back guarantee. That is why it is so very important to complete your due diligence investigation before you make the purchase and take possession of a horse. And, while many equine professionals can help you evaluate the merits of a particular pedigree or performance achievements, only an experienced equine veterinarian can help you determine the physical condition and overall health of an animal.
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