From the Publisher: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
July 8, 2020 Comments Off on From the Publisher: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
The Roman poet Sextus is credited with the earliest version of the proverb “absence makes the heart grow fonder” which describes the feeling of greater affection between friends and lovers who are kept apart.
Continue reading …On The Cover: Natalie Vargo and She Had Me At Hello
July 7, 2020 Comments Off on On The Cover: Natalie Vargo and She Had Me At Hello
There stands a tearful Tom Cruise, confessing his undying love, only to be interrupted by Renee Zellweger, who utters one of the most romantic movie lines, “You had me at hello.” It’s not only a touching scene, but also the inspiration behind the name of the Congress and World Champion earning mare known as She Had Me At Hello. However, for AQHA youth competitor Natalie Vargo it wasn’t exactly love at first sight with the show partner she calls “Georgie.”
Continue reading …Horse Show Life in the Land of the Midnight Sun
July 6, 2020 Comments Off on Horse Show Life in the Land of the Midnight Sun
When most of us think of Alaska, we envision plentiful snow, stunning glaciers, and salmon fishing. Yet, not everyone realizes the horse show industry we all know and love is very much part of life in this frigid locale.
Continue reading …Michael Hoyt Performance Horses – Taking a Passion for Riding to the Next Level
July 4, 2020 Comments Off on Michael Hoyt Performance Horses – Taking a Passion for Riding to the Next Level
Michael Hoyt is a horseman with drive, determination, and a passion for horses and competition. He was born in Cortez, Colorado and grew up in Bloomfield, New Mexico, a high desert community steeped in Native American history. Hoyt grew up with his father and mother, Michael Senior and Connie, and his sister, Terri, and younger brother, Bryan. While most parents find ways to fend off the begging and pleading of a horse crazy child, hoping it will give way to less expensive interests, Hoyt’s parents took a different tact.
Continue reading …America’s Finest Youth Exhibitors 2021 Calendar
July 1, 2020 Comments Off on America’s Finest Youth Exhibitors 2021 Calendar
Check out the new AMERICA’S FINEST YOUTH EXHIBITORS 2021 CALENDAR! Print it out, or pick up your free copy at the shows!
Continue reading …Show Management FAQ With An Equine Production
June 5, 2020 Comments Off on Show Management FAQ With An Equine Production
The adage, “there’s no such thing as a dumb question,” is perhaps so commonly heard that it may be tempting to overlook the wisdom at its core: it’s better to ask a question than to pretend to know the answer or to be wrong entirely. This is especially true when it comes to horse show rules. The 2020 AQHA rulebook clocks in at a hefty 324 pages, and within those pages are rules that change slighlty from year to year.
Continue reading …Cannabis Use in Horses – CBD Has Many Benefits
June 2, 2020 Comments Off on Cannabis Use in Horses – CBD Has Many Benefits
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes multiple species and several “strains” within those species. These plants originated in Asia, but are now grown all around the world. Hemp is the term for varieties of Cannabis cultivated for fiber, seeds (food) and oils. Other varieties (marijuana, which has mind-altering properties) are used for medicinal purposes, and as a recreational drug.
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It’s no secret that life as a collegiate student-athlete is a balancing act. Between school, practice, and competition, it can be difficult to remain focused on the big picture: life after college. While many of us wish that college would never end, the reality is that we will all have to grow up, move on, and begin working towards our career-oriented goals.
Continue reading …Does the Mane Matter? – The Trend of Long Manes in Pattern Classes
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on Does the Mane Matter? – The Trend of Long Manes in Pattern Classes
A horse’s long, flowing mane is the stuff dreams are made of. There was a time, not so long ago, when a long mane would never have been found in the all-around pen – particularly not in a pattern class like Horsemanship or Trail. As short, banded manes gained in popularity for their ability to show off a horse’s neck and reflect a precise, polished look, they became a standard in most all-around classes.
Continue reading …The Dark Horse: Up-and-Coming Trainer Travis Duit
May 24, 2020 Comments Off on The Dark Horse: Up-and-Coming Trainer Travis Duit
Travis Duit’s first experience in the horse industry was breaking colts for a neighbor who was in the business of “dealing ponies.” At the time, he was a teenage bull rider. Apparently, to both him and his then employer, if he could stay on a bull, then he should be able to break a colt as well. Though the logic may have been flawed, the experience was Duit’s stepping off point into an industry in which he has since made great leaps and bounds.
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