An Invincible Connection: Allie Rippeon and ItzOnly Make Believe
November 4, 2024 Comments Off on An Invincible Connection: Allie Rippeon and ItzOnly Make Believe
By Delores Kuhlwein “The connections we make in the course of a life, maybe that’s what heaven is.” – Fred Rogers. Ask a horse show judge what he or she is looking for, especially in a pattern class, and one of the words you’ll hear time and time again is “connection.” The difference between an […]
Continue reading …From The Publisher – Back to Basics
November 4, 2024 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Back to Basics
While perusing the worldwide web, I came across several listings of horses for sale. This is nothing uncommon in the modern world of digital advertising. Everything’s for sale on the net, horses included.
Continue reading …On The Cover – Madeleine Bayless and Im Willy Good Today
November 2, 2024 Comments Off on On The Cover – Madeleine Bayless and Im Willy Good Today
Becoming a partner with a remarkable horse is a dream all horsemen possess.
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Imagine, if you will, an expert show mentor who teaches you, challenges you, and above all, stands by you every step of the way. Would you believe it if we told you this show partner, an equine one at that, is 25 years old, still winning, and her own dam lived to be the age […]
Continue reading …Facing The Music And Conquering Fear In The Saddle
October 28, 2024 Comments Off on Facing The Music And Conquering Fear In The Saddle
No matter how well we ride, or how well our horses are trained, sometimes all it takes is a nervous spook, a playful buck, an energic bolt, a stressful ride, or a moment of anxiety, and riders can easily fall prey to setbacks.
Continue reading …Mastering The Art Of The Straight Line
October 26, 2024 Comments Off on Mastering The Art Of The Straight Line
While keeping your horse straight is a fundamental skill, it’s one of the hardest to do.
Continue reading …A Weekend at the All American Quarter Horse Congress
October 25, 2024 Comments Off on A Weekend at the All American Quarter Horse Congress
By EllaMae Reiff , DTN Content Editor Copyright (2024) DTN, LLC. Used with permission. COLUMBUS, Ohio (DTN) — There’s nothing quite like the crisp fall air mixed with the unmistakable excitement of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Held in Columbus, Ohio, this event is the largest single-breed horse show in the world, and this […]
Continue reading …Cool Jobs – These Jobs Are Not The Typical 9 To 5
October 24, 2024 Comments Off on Cool Jobs – These Jobs Are Not The Typical 9 To 5
Cool jobs often blend passion with innovation, offering unique opportunities that push the boundaries of traditional career paths. These roles not only reflect advancements in technology and interests, but they also highlight how evolving fields and creative thinking are transforming what it means to have a fulfilling and dynamic job.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the QH Congress – A Star In the Making
October 23, 2024 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the QH Congress – A Star In the Making
By Delores Kuhlwein Little did we know when we took this photo of Rye Gill and Shotz With A Cowboy after they won Seventh in the L1 Youth 13 & Under Showmanship at the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress, an entrepreneur resides behind that wonderful smile. Rye Gill, it turns out, has been […]
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The hustle and bustle of summer shows has started to cool off, but the chaos of the year-end majors is in full swing. These shows can mentally and physically drain professionals, exhibitors, and their horses with late nights, early mornings, and heavy workloads. Tension, fatigue, restlessness, exhaustion, and the drudgery of doing chores and being away from family and home for weeks at time is not for the faint of heart–more for the brave, bold and courageous.
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