A Sudden Impulse Futurity – A Deeper Look
July 8, 2022 Comments Off on A Sudden Impulse Futurity – A Deeper Look
For the last ten days in April, the bluest skies and brightest futures were seen by some of the industry’s finest hopefuls at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, for the second annual A Sudden Impulse NSBA and AQHA Futurity. This event was managed by An Equine Production and sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association with over $400,000 in total money and prizes with a show bill that consisted of 160 classes in 16 different divisions that also featured two American Quarter Horse Association World Qualifying Shows.
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In the weeks leading up to the AQHA Youth World Show, preparations are in full force as youth make the trek towards Oklahoma City. But first, most will make a stop at their trainer’s farm for boot camp. It’s not your typical boot camp, though. Outsiders might see it as a day of playing with horses all day.
Continue reading …The Finer Points of the Posting Trot
July 6, 2022 Comments Off on The Finer Points of the Posting Trot
The posting trot is an integral part of any English riding discipline from Hunter/Jumper to Equitation to Hunter Under Saddle. When it’s done well, the posting trot looks fluid and easy as the riders’ graceful movement complements the long, floating strides beneath them.
Continue reading …New Strategy for Treating Septic Joint Infection in Foals
July 5, 2022 Comments Off on New Strategy for Treating Septic Joint Infection in Foals
Research is currently underway to assess a novel therapeutic process for treating multidrug-resistant bacterial joint infections (septic arthritis) in foals. This research is being done in partnership with Colorado State University, Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Kentucky.
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Seventeen-year-old twins Adriana and Natalie Totten of Chester, New Jersey, have been raised with a keen sense of family, a love of animals and the importance of service to others. Their mother, Dr. Daria Klachko, is an obstetrician/gynecologist and their father, Dr. James Totten, is a foot and ankle specialist and surgeon.
Continue reading …Angie and Charles Cannizzaro of CAC Show Horses
July 3, 2022 Comments Off on Angie and Charles Cannizzaro of CAC Show Horses
Angie and Charles Cannizarro are a team. They each have their strengths and individual talents, and together they have built one of the leading futurity-focused businesses in the western pleasure industry.
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Western cowgirls are a special breed. They are tough, strong and kind. They can pilot a 1200-pound animal around the show pen without a hair out of place, patiently coax a timid filly into a trailer, and sling a ton of hay into a loft, all while planning dinner or helping their kids with homework.
Continue reading …From the Publisher – A World Show Story
July 1, 2022 Comments Off on From the Publisher – A World Show Story
Twas the night before World Show and all through the stalls, Every horse was made ready, prepared one and all.
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Madison Nirenstein distinctly remembers watching the AQHA World Championship Show as a child, since spectating at the show was an aspiration she had unwaveringly set for herself. Once she watched, she was hooked, and her goals quickly transformed into competing there one day.
Continue reading …RL Best of Sudden – The AQHA & NSBA All Time Leading Sire
June 29, 2022 Comments Off on RL Best of Sudden – The AQHA & NSBA All Time Leading Sire
An outstanding stallion passes along beauty, quality of movement, athletic talent, and intelligence; and the perfect one additionally boasts a remarkable sire record. The ability of RL Best of Sudden to possess all these attributes and beyond has become legendary, so it comes as no surprise that he was recently named the AQHA and NSBA All Time leading sire, passing up Invitation Only to top the list.
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