The O’Boyle Family: Father, Mother, and Daughter All Win Congress Championships With the Same Horse
October 25, 2013 Comments Off on The O’Boyle Family: Father, Mother, and Daughter All Win Congress Championships With the Same Horse
Thus far at the Congress, Kodi won a Championship in 12-14 Trail, Kimberly won a Championship in Novice Amateur Showmanship and a Reserve Championship in Novice Amateur Trail, and Thad won a Championship in Amateur Showmanship.
Continue reading …Angie Cannizzaro and Wearin Only Moonlite Win Congress Open 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes
October 22, 2013 Comments Off on Angie Cannizzaro and Wearin Only Moonlite Win Congress Open 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes
“He is probably the only horse in the class that hasn’t been shown prior to this,” she says.
Continue reading …“Skinless” Horse and Rider Finds Permanent Home in New York City Times Square Body Worlds Exhibit
September 21, 2013 Comments Off on “Skinless” Horse and Rider Finds Permanent Home in New York City Times Square Body Worlds Exhibit
BODY WORLDS reveals the splendor, form, and function of the human body through Plastination, the science of specimen preservation invented by German anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens. The exhibitions, seen by more than 37 million people worldwide since 1995, have opened to critical acclaim in major global cities including London, Milan, Vienna, and Berlin, but have not, until now, had a permanent home.
Continue reading …Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
When it comes time to sell your horse, the idea is usually met with dread and a hint of cynicism. It’s a difficult process that takes time and a dedication to getting the right pictures, videos, and sales pitch. Buying can be just as painful– the constant searching, questioning, and fact checking. And once it’s all over, there’s a “buyer beware” neon sign flashing in your mind, reminding you that not everyone is always honest.
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It’s world show season and to those of you who have qualified, a big congratulations. Some of you are veterans, but for others this will be your very first time in the coliseum.
Continue reading …Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
When people buy and sell horses, disputes – and sometimes lawsuits – can follow. These conflicts are often avoidable. As a lawyer who drafts contracts and has tried equine contract cases in two states, I write to discuss some problems that can occur in equine sale transactions and suggestions for avoiding them.
Continue reading …EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
Held at the world-renowned Reichert Celebration horse show in Fort Worth, Texas, The Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2 Year-Old Western Pleasure futurity class was created 15 years ago to promote and bring attention to color breed horses in our industry. Today, the class has become a rich tradition at the Reichert Celebration, attracting professional trainers, respectable owners, and a group of the country’s finest two year-old color breed horses each year.
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Fierce competitor, conscientious judge, dedicated breeder, trainer and coach Jarrell Jackson is the owner of Jarrell Jackson Show Horses. He is a true modern horseman, combining a Bachelor Of Science degree in Equine Studies and Reproduction with hands-on, paid-your-dues experience, resulting in one of the top Halter horse breeding, training and showing operations in the country. Originally located in north-central Louisiana, Jarrell Jackson Show Horses have earned multiple World Championships, Reserves and Top Tens in the AQHA, AQHYA, PHBA, ABRA, IBHA World Shows, the AQHA Select World Show, as well as the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
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There’s something refreshing about people who aren’t afraid to speak their mind. It takes confidence to state your point of view in horses. It’s an industry full of big personalities and intelligent, powerful individuals.
Continue reading …Founded in Waterloo, Iowa in 1999, many of us can’t remember what it was like before the Reichert Celebration existed. Every year, the late summertime represents a tradition that brings an opportunity for horse enthusiasts to join in a rich celebration incomparable to the rest. Highlighting the newcomer, the legendary horseman, and a new generation of horses under one roof, multiple associations, trainers, breeders and exhibitors come together to showcase their horses at a world-renowned event that continues to transform the way our industry shows off it’s best stock.
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