The Most Points Ever! – Zips Bossy Chip Makes History
August 22, 2019 Comments Off on The Most Points Ever! – Zips Bossy Chip Makes History
Brent and Melissa Maxwell have a lot of which to be proud. In 2017, their daughter, Ellexxah, and her mare, Zips Bossy Chip, became the AQHA All-Time Leading Youth team when they broke the 30-year record of 4,270 AQHA youth points held by the great Van Decka.
Continue reading …Seeing Double – Dale and Hannah Laplace
August 21, 2019 Comments Off on Seeing Double – Dale and Hannah Laplace
People are usually surprised to learn that twins Dale and Hannah Laplace aren’t identical, because their likeness is uncanny. Although they’re technically fraternal twins, that doesn’t stop people from confusing them almost everywhere they go.
Continue reading …Living The Sweet Life – Samantha Ihde
August 20, 2019 Comments Off on Living The Sweet Life – Samantha Ihde
Samantha Ihde thought it was a cruel joke. As she was working through the busy holiday season as a catering chef
and bakery owner, her mom, Kelly, was watching classes at the AQHA World Show.
For as long as he can remember, Chris Gray has loved horses. Growing up in a non-horse family didn’t stop him from becoming interested in horses and expressing it to anyone who would listen, as soon as he could talk. “I was drawn to horses and, from the time I started talking, I told my parents that I wanted to ride,” Chris explains. His philosophy as a young boy was that he would ride any horse he could and that any time in the saddle was better than none.
Continue reading …Emily Maul – A Lifelong Passion for Horses Leads to a College Scholarship
August 9, 2019 Comments Off on Emily Maul – A Lifelong Passion for Horses Leads to a College Scholarship
Every little girl loves horses, and Emily Maul is no different. On Emily’s fifth birthday, her parents bought her a five year old ranch horse called Que Me A Sassy Doll, aka “Sassy.” A partnership formed from the very beginning.
Continue reading …Back in the Saddle – Returning to the Show Pen After a Long Absence
August 7, 2019 Comments Off on Back in the Saddle – Returning to the Show Pen After a Long Absence
“I’m back in the saddle again. Out where a friend is a friend…” The theme of Gene Autry’s song is simple. On your horse is where you’ll find your friends. More than 70 years later, the message still rings true. Those who know this better than others are the amateurs who have returned to the all-around pen after a 20- or 30-year absence. Despite industry changes in style, specialization, and show clothing, these ladies are loving the experience of being back in the saddle again.
Continue reading …Equine OCD – How to Know You’re Officially Equine-Addicted
August 5, 2019 Comments Off on Equine OCD – How to Know You’re Officially Equine-Addicted
Click here to read the complete article 350 – July/August 2019 by Delores Kuhlwein You’ve probably seen all the memes about horse addiction, and you’ve laughed at some more than once. Maybe you belly-laughed, or maybe you just giggled a little, knowing the words rang a bit too true. A favorite meme that makes the […]
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People are turning to CBD for a multitude of ailments such as arthritis, anxiety, migraines, nausea, PTSD, and sleep disorders, just to name a few. Just search any given medical condition on the internet and there will likely be a reference as to how CBD use can help to alleviate symptoms and improve one’s overall health.
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When it comes to vaccinations, horse owners must often navigate a world they don’t understand…It’s a world with its own vocabulary, an array of often confusing recommendations, and just as many ill-informed rumors. One commonly held misconception surrounds the use of modified live vaccines and their potential side effects in comparison to inactivated or killed vaccines.
Continue reading …Couture Blue Genes – NSBA Horse of the Year
July 24, 2019 Comments Off on Couture Blue Genes – NSBA Horse of the Year
As the owner of Winning Couture, Debbie Hodde was busy working her booth at the Arizona Sun Circuit this winter while her trainer, Beth Case, was frantically trying to reach her by phone. After four missed calls, Case took it upon herself to run to Hodde’s booth and share the exciting news. Hodde’s horse, Couture Blue Genes, had been named the NSBA Horse of the Year.
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