An EC Blog by Hannah Campbell Zapletal WildeWood Farm, Inc. in Cumming, Georgia A father of darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I […]
Continue reading …Inaugural $10,000 Added All American Novice Horse Futurity at The Big A – Brought to You by the Cook Family
June 12, 2023 Comments Off on Inaugural $10,000 Added All American Novice Horse Futurity at The Big A – Brought to You by the Cook Family
By JR Cook and Delores Kuhlwein Update from JR Cook: Rod Patrick has donated a pair of full quill ostrich boots to the winner. 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse owners and trainers, take note. The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Futurity brought to you by the Cook Family will be held July 5th […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein 2022 was a disheartening year for Wendy Ray, a 72-year-old affectionately known as “Grammy” throughout the Wisconsin horse community. She lost the first horse she’d ever owned to colic in February – “Tiffany” was a rescue she and her family had brought back from starvation. Then in July, Grammy was in a […]
Continue reading …Horse Show Dogs: Our Canine Counterparts Add Another Layer Of Fun And Family To Shows
June 9, 2023 Comments Off on Horse Show Dogs: Our Canine Counterparts Add Another Layer Of Fun And Family To Shows
Go to any horse show and you will see a mena-gerie of dog breeds also in attendance. There is just something about horses and dogs that go together, and chances are you may see some very familiar dog faces below.
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By Delores Kuhlwein The debate about how to bring new youth and exhibitors into upper level shows – or the industry in general – is an ongoing topic, and one that probably still has not reached its peak of discussion. Word is, however, that on a recent weekend in Michigan, more than one opportunity to […]
Continue reading …Advanced Equine Reproduction Techniques Now Include Sexed Semen With ICSI
June 7, 2023 Comments Off on Advanced Equine Reproduction Techniques Now Include Sexed Semen With ICSI
Pregnancy rates with artificial insemination, embryo transfer, frozen semen, frozen embryos, sperm injection and other assisted reproduction techniques have improved greatly in the past decade. Now a few stallion owners are offering their clients the ability to utilize sex-sorted semen in conjunction with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create a foal of the desired sex.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Special Invitation, 1998- 2023
June 6, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Special Invitation, 1998- 2023
By Delores Kuhlwein “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” – Maya Angelou. Special Invitation, the first APHA son of Invitation Only, passed away on May 9, 2023. The 1998 bay Tobiano Stallion, out of Ribbon In My Hair (by Scotch Bar Tommy), […]
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What are judges looking for in today’s Performance Halter class, and is form-to-function still the ultimate goal?
Continue reading …Scott Reinartz – A Horseman Of Dedication And Genuine Gratefulness
June 3, 2023 Comments Off on Scott Reinartz – A Horseman Of Dedication And Genuine Gratefulness
To watch Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar (Hank) in a Trail class is to witness perfect harmony between horse and rider. When the pair won Select Trail at the AQHA World Show in 2020 over 89 other entries, their combination of skill, precision and synchronicity was a sight to behold.
Continue reading …Do Your Equine Contracts Really Protect You?
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Do Your Equine Contracts Really Protect You?
Equine contracts can be good news or bad news. The good news is that the contracts used in your equine activities–such as waiver/release documents, training contracts, boarding contracts, leases, and sale contracts–can potentially prevent legal disputes from occurring. The bad news is that your contracts might not protect you as well as you expect. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a legal dispute to discover the shortcomings of your contracts. Careful advance planning, however, can improve your chances of success.
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