A Facebook Guide to Selling Horse-Related Items
August 26, 2019 Comments Off on A Facebook Guide to Selling Horse-Related Items
Attention spans are short and thumbs scroll fast on all social media platforms. Most people on Facebook and Instagram aren’t on these social media pages to find things to buy. However, just because they aren’t there to purchase your horse-related items doesn’t mean they can’t be enticed to do so…
Continue reading …Momma Wins NSBA World Title Nine WEEKS After Baby
August 26, 2019 Comments Off on Momma Wins NSBA World Title Nine WEEKS After Baby
“NSBA was her first show, but she handled it like a pro!” Kaye says. “Thankfully, she’s a very happy baby and goes with the flow, mostly!”
Continue reading …NCEA – Tips on Conquering Nerves From Collegiate Riders
August 25, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA – Tips on Conquering Nerves From Collegiate Riders
The phrase “having butterflies in your stomach” has always struck me as strange. Butterflies? I’ve always looked at butterflies as soft, gentle, and kind. Maybe I was born different, but I firmly believe that I’ve never been lucky enough to experience these butterflies.
Continue reading …Cases Show Strength of State Equine Activity Liability Laws
August 24, 2019 Comments Off on Cases Show Strength of State Equine Activity Liability Laws
Currently, all states except for California and Maryland have some form of an equine activity liability act (“EALA”). Since the first EALA was enacted thirty years ago, courts have evaluated numerous cases involving these laws. In two recent cases, lawsuits that had been brought by people injured in horse-related activities were dismissed.
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Motivational phrases like, “get back in the saddle” and “just get back on the horse,” pertain to just about every hard knock life can throw at us. But, becoming unseated doesn’t always imply that your skills aren’t good enough to hold on. It simply suggests that you’ve momentarily lost your balance on a bumpy ride.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- IPHA Windmill Classic
August 23, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- IPHA Windmill Classic
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great around the ring photos from the Illinois Paint Horse Association’s Windmill Classic. The show recently took place August 17th at Rawlings Arena in Hopedale, IL. Judges for the show were Craig Wood and Cindy Wolverton. The show was followed by a Paint show on August 18th, sponsored by the Rebel […]
Continue reading …The Most Points Ever! – Zips Bossy Chip Makes History
August 22, 2019 Comments Off on The Most Points Ever! – Zips Bossy Chip Makes History
Brent and Melissa Maxwell have a lot of which to be proud. In 2017, their daughter, Ellexxah, and her mare, Zips Bossy Chip, became the AQHA All-Time Leading Youth team when they broke the 30-year record of 4,270 AQHA youth points held by the great Van Decka.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- APHA Zone 10 Show
August 22, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- APHA Zone 10 Show
Thanks to Tru Equine Photography for sharing some great around the ring photos from the APHA Zone 10 Show that recently took place in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.
Continue reading …Seeing Double – Dale and Hannah Laplace
August 21, 2019 Comments Off on Seeing Double – Dale and Hannah Laplace
People are usually surprised to learn that twins Dale and Hannah Laplace aren’t identical, because their likeness is uncanny. Although they’re technically fraternal twins, that doesn’t stop people from confusing them almost everywhere they go.
Continue reading …Congratulations to High Point Champions at Paint Horse Congress!
August 21, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations to High Point Champions at Paint Horse Congress!
Winning the Walk-Trot title was Izzy Hostetler with R Kid Rock. Reserve was Shelby Kee with Impulsination. The Novice Youth Champion was Taylor Daniel with Who Sez. Reserve was Cara Christensen with Optimized. Winning the 13 and Under title was Cara Christensen with Optimized. Reserve was Ady Kallay with Gotta Be Sensational.
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