It Takes A Horse Show To Raise A Child
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on It Takes A Horse Show To Raise A Child
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, that saying could never be truer than in the horse show community. Those who grew up playing hide and seek in barn alleyways and roaming the showgrounds with a band of friends fondly remember exactly what that feels like.
That experience is certainly unusual in today’s modern society. How many other places would a parent be willing to turn their kids loose for a few hours knowing they have the freedom to explore, but knowing they’ll also be safe?
The horse industry changed forever when Ann Admonius added her touch. By Delores Kuhlwein John Steinbeck once said, “It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” The light, in the case of the horse industry, perfectly applies to Ann Admonius of Ocala, Florida, […]
Continue reading …From The Publisher – Judging By The Book
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Judging By The Book
The Beatles recorded their hit song, Can’t Buy Me Love, in early 1964. Written by Paul McCartney, this song was the next big hit for the band. McCartney said the song was about the fact that no matter how much money could buy, it “won’t buy me what I really want.” Hence the refrian, “‘Cause I don’t care too much for money, Money can’t buy me love.”
Continue reading …Expanding Their Horizons – From the Horse Show Arena to the Polo Field
February 25, 2024 Comments Off on Expanding Their Horizons – From the Horse Show Arena to the Polo Field
“Being a horseman isn’t something you put on in the morning and take off at night. It’s a state of mind. It’s excelling to the best of your ability.” – Arn Anderson. By Delores Kuhlwein It’s common in the horse industry to hear that we should expand our horizons; we’re encouraged to attend that clinic, […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – The Hamstring, aka “The Glitch”
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Blog – The Hamstring, aka “The Glitch”
By Ashton Brandt Author Ashton Brandt was given a freshman writing assignment to write about a life changing event but with a twist (hence the title, The Glitch). She wrote the story of her heart horse, Zip, tearing his hamstring last year prior to the Pinto World Championship Show, but she allowed Zip to tell […]
Continue reading …Harris Leather and Silverworks Presents Richard Petty with a One-of-a-Kind 75th Anniversary Buckle
February 20, 2024 Comments Off on Harris Leather and Silverworks Presents Richard Petty with a One-of-a-Kind 75th Anniversary Buckle
By Delores Kuhlwein Petty Family Racing recently featured Harris Leather and Silverworks in their video of Richard Petty being presented with his new 75th anniversary buckle. The one-of-a-kind buckle was made by silversmith Eddie Harris, who has been making Richard’s buckles and belts since 1979. This particular piece, they explain, features solid sterling silver, two […]
Continue reading …Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
February 19, 2024 Comments Off on Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
Happy President’s Day! For many of us, it’s a welcome day off, which was part of its intent. The History Channel says, “Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt […]
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On Valentine’s Day, we asked our readers: Who is your horse crush? Read their big variety of answers below! Sydney Stringham Protect Your Assets. I used to come up with baby names if I ever got to breed my childhood mare, “She Knows Shesa Star.” I made a flip book drawing their babies […]
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A standard body clip is done with a #10 blade, and you should have at least three blades on hand. Blade cleaning supplies include blade wash and blade coolant. Things that aren’t exactly necessary, but can be very useful to have on hand, include a twitch, coat conditioner such as Showsheen, towels and one unexpected tool: sidewalk chalk.
Continue reading …Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
They are the other halves of horse-a-holics, and they are the unsung heroes of the horse show world. While the show goes on, these spouses and partners who don’t earn ribbons or have their names in lights are behind the scenes, somehow finding their own ways to cope with the endless strings of horse shows […]
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