Legacy – Three Generations of Ladies Dominate the Halter Pen
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Legacy – Three Generations of Ladies Dominate the Halter Pen
It’s often been said that family is the backbone of society and, in essence, what really matters in the world. Young equestrian McKenna Gibson has already learned the value of family due, in part, to the gift of the love of Halter horses from her grandmother, Carolyn Stewart, who she lovingly calls “Mamaw,” and from her mom, Cara McMillian-Gibson.
Continue reading …Special Awards on Tap For L1 Exhibitors at Arizona Fall Championship
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Special Awards on Tap For L1 Exhibitors at Arizona Fall Championship
The Arizona L1 Championship Shows- the Arizona Fall Championship and Pinnacle Circuit- will be offering special awards for their L1 exhibitors. Circuit trophies will be presented in all L1 classes, and Reserve and third place overall will receive embroidered outerwear.
Continue reading …A Match Made In Heaven – Kathy Tobin & VS Code Blue
May 15, 2020 Comments Off on A Match Made In Heaven – Kathy Tobin & VS Code Blue
Every so often, fate smiles upon us to produce a natural specimen so exceptional that it’s in a class of its own. VS Code Blue is one such rarity. Combining the merits of careful breeding, devoted nurturing, and a little bit of DNA kismet, the little, roan colt has grown into a strapping mega-star gifted with exceptional conformation, lyrical movement, and natural charisma.
Continue reading …10 Most Poisonous Plants to Horses in the US
May 15, 2020 Comments Off on 10 Most Poisonous Plants to Horses in the US
A 1,000-pound animal has to consume significantly higher quantities of a toxic plant than a smaller animal to be affected clinically, however some plants are cause for concern and all poisonous plants are worth recognizing so they can be removed from your horse-keeping areas. Another commonly overlooked reason a horse may become poisoned is allowing horses to graze a pasture after it has been sprayed with herbicide, but before the weeds have died and disappeared.
Continue reading …Who Was the Winner? Quiz #2- Congress 2000
May 14, 2020 Comments Off on Who Was the Winner? Quiz #2- Congress 2000
After the immense popularity of our first Who Was the Winner? Quiz, where we featured results from the 2018 AQHA Open/Amateur World Show, we decided to dive a little deeper into the archives. For this quiz, results have been taken from the 2000 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …Meredith Landy is Proud New Owner of Multiple World and Congress Champion, All Good
May 13, 2020 Comments Off on Meredith Landy is Proud New Owner of Multiple World and Congress Champion, All Good
“He’s just a phenomenal mover and an ideal-looking Hunt Seat horse. He’s absolutely beautiful to look at. He looks a lot like his father, Nike (All Time Fancy). He doesn’t have a bad gait or a bad direction. I remember the way he pointed his toes and thought that he was just so stunning.”
Continue reading …AQHA All Around Winner- Tony Anderman and Solo Invested
May 12, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA All Around Winner- Tony Anderman and Solo Invested
“Winning Amateur Showmanship at the AQHA World Show for the third year in a row, and at the Quarter Horse Congress for the second year in a row, was the most memorable moment from last year,” Tony says.
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During this time of quarantine, Zoom can place you anywhere in the world. But, let’s face it, where do most of us want to be right now?… A horse show!
Continue reading …Why I Hit the Mother-in-Law Jackpot!
May 8, 2020 Comments Off on Why I Hit the Mother-in-Law Jackpot!
When Kristen walked into the barn at the Big A in Conyers, GA, she knew she had found her soulmate, and she wasn’t talking about her fiancé, Jordan.
Continue reading …Smartphone-based Testing System, Initially Developed With Horse Pathogens, May Help With COVID-19
May 7, 2020 Comments Off on Smartphone-based Testing System, Initially Developed With Horse Pathogens, May Help With COVID-19
The study began with the goal of detecting a panel of viral and bacterial pathogens in horses, including those that cause severe respiratory illnesses similar to those presented in COVID-19, the researchers said.
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