NCEA – How Collegiate Riding is Changing Horsemanship Classes
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA – How Collegiate Riding is Changing Horsemanship Classes
“What. Is. This?” That was the first thought that ran through my mind as I stared down at the jumble of lines and maneuvers on the piece of paper my coach had given me.
Continue reading …Anita Wiescamp – A Horsewoman in Many Arenas
November 2, 2018 Comments Off on Anita Wiescamp – A Horsewoman in Many Arenas
For some, showing horses is about legacy. The experience derives meaning from competing astride horses that they bred, raised, and trained themselves. Then, there are those who have a passion for a single event and diligently pursue excellence in a specialized field. For others, showing horses is all about facilitating talent in a wide array of disciplines. Whether it’s Western Pleasure or Halter, these horsemen are drawn to superb bloodlines, sterling conformation, and beautiful movement. They want to pursue it all.
Continue reading …Scott Weiss – A Lifelong Love of Horses
November 1, 2018 Comments Off on Scott Weiss – A Lifelong Love of Horses
Individually, Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw are two powerhouses in the industry, each with an impressive resume including multiple World Champion titles. They were married in May of 2017, and, like many young couples, they’re navigating the life of newlyweds while juggling rigorous careers with the demands that only a life in the horse industry can bring.
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Cellulitis is an inflammatory process of the skin and deeper tissues, and it is commonly associated with bacterial infection. In horses, cellulitis usually appears as a severely swollen limb and typically involves only one limb, most often a hind limb.
Continue reading …Halter Help! – Avoiding Problems in the Pen
October 29, 2018 Comments Off on Halter Help! – Avoiding Problems in the Pen
Prepping for a major event like the Quarter Horse Congress means thinking about how to achieve picture perfect presentation when you step into the ring. For Halter exhibitors, this involves keeping yourself and your horse calm in busy chutes and warm-up pens, tracking multiple times through a distracting arena, and presenting your horse at its peak conformation for what might be well over an hour of judging.
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Horses are in the genes of sixteen-year-old Madison Musser. Her mother, Rebecca Fussell, grew up in the saddle and is still a successful competitor today. Madison’s maternal grandmother, Betty Wills, wrote for the Texas and Southern Quarter Horse Journal, which became the official publication of the Texas Quarter Horse Association. Madison’s grandfather, Connie Wills, was one of the founders of the TQHA. With all this family history, Madison certainly has big shoes to fill.
Continue reading …My First Time at the Quarter Horse Congress
October 24, 2018 Comments Off on My First Time at the Quarter Horse Congress
Click here to read the complete article 520 – October, 2018 By Cameron Crenwelge The crazy riding schedules, insane shopping, and incredible competition all play an integral role in the experience commonly referred to as the Quarter Horse Congress. But, despite the fact that most have been counting down the days until the annual pilgrimage […]
Continue reading …Stifle Problems – Healing Soft Tissue Injuries
October 23, 2018 Comments Off on Stifle Problems – Healing Soft Tissue Injuries
The stifle is the largest and strongest joint in the horse’s hind leg, with 2 crescent-shaped discs of fibro-cartilage (the menisci) attached to the joint surface at the top of the tibia and 14 ligaments. It is actually 3 separate joints all hooked together. The first joint is between the femur (large bone from stifle to hip) and the patella (similar to the human kneecap) at the front of the stifle. The other 2 joints are between the femur and the tibia (the bone from stifle to hock), one on the inside (medial side) and the other on the outside (lateral side) of the limb.
Continue reading …Electrolytes, Sweating, and Anhidrosis in Horses
October 22, 2018 Comments Off on Electrolytes, Sweating, and Anhidrosis in Horses
Click here to read the complete article 458 – October, 2018 By Heather Smith Thomas The horse’s skin is an amazing organ. It protects the body (keeping the internal parts safe from outside dangers and external injury) and contains hair follicles, oil glands (to keep the hair healthy, and the skin moist and pliable instead […]
Continue reading …Western Haυler – An Industry Leader for 36 Years
October 20, 2018 Comments Off on Western Haυler – An Industry Leader for 36 Years
In 1982, Wayne Bell received a phone call from a friend who had just purchased a brand new Chevrolet crew cab dually chassis asking what kind of magic he could work on it. Bell, who enjoyed customizing his personal vehicles and owned an automotive shop, designed a bed, added running boards, and customized a few other options right there on his Burleson, Texas ranch in his two-bay shop.
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