Maggie Griffin Book surpassed 22,000 APHA points in May 2024, a historic achievement she humbly credits to a group of exceptional horses and the Paint Horse community. By Delores Kuhlwein 10 World Championships. 9 Reserve World Championships. 178 Registers of Merit. 101 Superiors. Amassing this kind of show record, and accumulating over 22,000 APHA points […]
Continue reading …Hunt Seat Equitation Schooling Guide With Lainie DeBoer
July 27, 2024 Comments Off on Hunt Seat Equitation Schooling Guide With Lainie DeBoer
As the majors and summer shows begin, riders are always working be at the top of their game. Back in 2020, we consulted with top trainers for schooling guides while we were stuck at home! The exercises they provided based on their experience are incredible and worth resharing just in time for your shows. Below, […]
Continue reading …Seven Suggestions For Avoiding Equine Sale Disputes
July 27, 2024 Comments Off on Seven Suggestions For Avoiding Equine Sale Disputes
Lawsuits can involve rescission of a sale, return of a horse, reimbursement of a party’s expenses, reimbursement of legal fees, and sometimes more.
Continue reading …Suicide: Are These Tragedies Preventable?
July 25, 2024 Comments Off on Suicide: Are These Tragedies Preventable?
The horse industry was recently shocked by two trainer suicides. Many in the industry are looking for a way to vocalize support for their own trainers, but feel they need more ways to help than just “being nice to your trainer.”
Continue reading …Caroline Cavallo – Determination And Passion
July 23, 2024 Comments Off on Caroline Cavallo – Determination And Passion
Before she ever set foot in an arena, five-year-old Caroline Cavallo’s determination and passion that would make her such a success in the show pen were obvious.
Continue reading …Youth Poll – Young Advice For Older Exhibitors
July 21, 2024 Comments Off on Youth Poll – Young Advice For Older Exhibitors
What could the younger horse show crowd possibly teach the more experienced and older exhibitor? We asked 15 successful youth riders to share their green show perspectives and give their best educated, enlightened and anonymous advice to the more mature exhibitor.
Continue reading …The Summer Camp of Jeremy May Show Horses
July 20, 2024 Comments Off on The Summer Camp of Jeremy May Show Horses
The annual summer camp at Jeremy May Show Horses in North Carolina doesn’t just have a lasting impact on the industry. It has proven to be pretty good for one’s soul, too. By Delores Kuhlwein “The bond between human and animal is a source of unlimited strength and resilience.” ― Christopher McDougall, Running with Sherman. […]
Continue reading …What’s New At Breeders Halter Futurity In 2024?
July 19, 2024 Comments Off on What’s New At Breeders Halter Futurity In 2024?
The Breeders’ Halter Futurity is an event like no other. As the highest paying stand-alone Halter event in history, the futurity has awarded millions to competitors since its inception in 2010.
Continue reading …Business Insurance For Business Activities
July 17, 2024 Comments Off on Business Insurance For Business Activities
Some riding instructors, boarding stable owners, and horse trainers have full-time “day jobs” but carry out their equine businesses on the side.
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A steadfast love for their horses, their trainer, the Paint Horse, and above all, each other, results in a recipe for success for the Raykovich and Chelwick “Fam” of Premier Performance Horses. By Delores Kuhlwein Time and time again in the horse industry, we hear exhibitors declare their barns become their family. In the case […]
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