Former Reiner Ever So Fancee holds her own at the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress By Delores Kuhlwein Wander through an AQHA warmup arena full of Hunter horses, and you might feel, well, diminutive. The modern English horse is a magnificent picture of flowing movement, ground-covering strides, athleticism, and most of the time, size. […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Lenas Wimpys Rooster
January 5, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Lenas Wimpys Rooster
By Delores Kuhlwein Palomino horses have been cherished throughout history by the likes of emperors, Spanish Conquistadors, in Greek mythology, and even by Hollywood for its western movies. The “Golden Horse” has become a treasured symbol not only for its color, but also due to the countless great horses display the beautiful gold coat […]
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The anticipation grows with each day that gets crossed off the calendar. For months, mare owners have researched bloodlines, plotted a course, and then bred their mare in hopes of producing a dream maker. As days get closer, a breeder’s heart swells with the pride that will soon be a wobbly-legged “trophy” for the time, sweat, and money spent on the pairing of mare and stallion
Continue reading …A Cross Country Journey for the Win
January 4, 2023 Comments Off on A Cross Country Journey for the Win
A Cross Country Journey for the Win Sydney Swallom finishes a stellar year showcasing her bond with her horse with a 2200-mile trip By Delores Kuhlwein You might remember this beautiful young lady in her signature red and white outfit from the 2022 AQHYA World Show. If not, chances are pretty good you’ve seen […]
Continue reading …The American Tobiano Horse Association
January 3, 2023 Comments Off on The American Tobiano Horse Association
Amazing things can happen when dedicated horsemen come together to support a new initiative. This past year, five well-respected professionals in the industry–Craig Burkhard, Larry Chastain, Jim Isley, Cathy Sasser, and Brent Harnish were brought together as founding members of the American Tobiano Horse Association (ATHA). This group of dedicated horsemen took a hard look at the future of the equine industry with the goal of developing a roadmap geared toward maintaining the integrity and viability of the Tobiano horse while supporting and sustaining the equine industry.
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By Delores Kuhlwein Are you developing a list of New Year’s resolutions for yourself and your horse? Experts say if you’re going to come up with a list of goals, you should make them “SMART” goals to have the best chance for success. The definition: S = Specific. What will be accomplished? What actions will you […]
Continue reading …The Rigors of Getting a Judge’s Card
January 1, 2023 Comments Off on The Rigors of Getting a Judge’s Card
Obtaining a judge’s card is not an easy process and requires dedication, preparation, and commitment. There are various associations that offer tests to become accredited such as AQHA, NSBA, APHA, and WCHA, just to name a few. The requirements for each of these tests vary depending on the organization; however, the applications are very similar.
Continue reading …The NIL Conundrum (The Name, Image, Likeness Rule Explained)
December 30, 2022 Comments Off on The NIL Conundrum (The Name, Image, Likeness Rule Explained)
Click here to read the complete article 70 – January/February, 2023 By Kory Kumar On July 1, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association passed a policy allowing college athletes to use their name, image, and likeness for compensation, thereby redefining what it means to be an amateur. This included a provision for college athletes to […]
Continue reading …Slides, Spins, and Sedivet: The Facts on NRHA, AAEP, and Romifidine
December 28, 2022 Comments Off on Slides, Spins, and Sedivet: The Facts on NRHA, AAEP, and Romifidine
Times are changing, as the saying goes. For the first time since 2015, the National Reining Horse Association’s drug testing policies have recently been reviewed and amended. On August 21, 2022, the NRHA Board of Directors held a meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada where a revised Welfare and Medication Policy was put to a vote and approved to go into effect beginning January 1, 2023.
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By Delores Kuhlwein and Liv Hignite You might expect to reach in a bag of grain in the barn to find a stowaway like a mouse, or maybe even a rat. But Liv Hignite of Gold Hill, Oregon, received the surprise of her life today, December 27, 2022, when she discovered a bear cub in […]
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