Kelley and Adam Wainscott joined forces for life and in business in 2018 to start Covenant Show Horses in Sanger, Texas. Each of them brings a wealth of experience as competitors and professional horsemen to the table. Together they and the horses they’ve trained have won over 300 World Champion titles.
Continue reading …Proper Hackamore Technique in Western Pleasure
October 10, 2021 Comments Off on Proper Hackamore Technique in Western Pleasure
The hackamore is a product of Vaquero Horsemanship. It was traditionally used in the progression of a horse’s training prior to introducing a bit. However, in today’s Western Pleasure world, most trainers prefer to start horses in a snaffle and then move to the hackamore in preparation for competition. Showing two- and three-year-olds in a hackamore is more of a tribute to the past than a necessity, yet many trainers find it has a valuable place in their training regime.
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Welcome ladies! Raise your hand if you’re tired, filthy, and broke. This is the place to share your horse show wins and losses with just enough snark and zero judging! Need to know how to make a hurricane-proof hair bun? Just ask. Want to brag about your kid’s first blue ribbon? We see you! Want to tell us about the time you nearly blinded your daughter with a mascara wand… You’re not alone. This is the place to ask the questions you might have been too nervous to ask. We welcome rookies and the most seasoned in the Horse Show Mom nation.
Continue reading …Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter
October 6, 2021 Comments Off on Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter
Horse show judges evaluate from the positive. While judges are often asked about aspects of a performance that may contribute to a win, they aren’t often given a platform to discuss the things they’d rather not see in the show pen.
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When Jill and Murray Show Horses hits the show circuit each year, owners Jill Newcomb and Murray Griggs roll in style. Their head-turning, big, blue semi hauling twelve horses is a familiar sight at all the big shows, but when people see a glamorous woman in the driver’s seat, they often do a double take. Jill laughs and takes it all in stride with the can-do attitude than comes from being a third-generation horseman.
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Avoid Disputes When Buying a Horse Online
September 30, 2021 Comments Off on Avoid Disputes When Buying a Horse Online
When people buy horses, disputes can follow. When people buy horses online, the potential for a dispute can be even greater as horse buyers are known to rely on advertisements from total strangers, without evaluating the horse and without using contracts to document the transaction. This article discusses some problems that can occur with online equine sale transactions and a few ideas for avoiding them.
Continue reading …Best Food Options at Horse Shows
September 28, 2021 Comments Off on Best Food Options at Horse Shows
Besides earning a prestigious win and spending quality time with their horses, family, and friends, there’s another sought-after experience exhibitors look forward to when showing–the food! Most competitors have favorite restaurants, beloved food vendors, and traditional post-win celebratory spots at each horse show they attend.
Continue reading …Power Couple – Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw
September 26, 2021 Comments Off on Power Couple – Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw
Horse trainer. Top-notch amateur exhibitor. Reality television stars. Soon-to-be parents. Those are just a few words to describe Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw Weiss, a horse industry power couple with a story worth telling.
Continue reading …Headley Quarter Horses Offers Extra Incentive For Ranch Riding Competitors
September 24, 2021 Comments Off on Headley Quarter Horses Offers Extra Incentive For Ranch Riding Competitors
Ranch Riding exhibitors who show at both the Congress and AQHA World Shows this year are vying for an extra incentive thanks to the support and generosity of Steve and Kathy Headley. The incentive is multi-faceted; a competitor must show at both shows – two of the Headley family’s favorite shows to attend – to be in the running for winnings additional to those already offered at those shows.
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