Her son’s severe sleeping disorder confined equestrian Barbara Wallender to her home. But the situation turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it gave the self-professed horse fanatic the courage to start her own business. One that’s (almost) all about horses, of course. By Delores Kuhlwein Horses are just a way of life […]
Continue reading …Cases Of West Nile Virus In Horses Are On The Rise
January 19, 2024 Comments Off on Cases Of West Nile Virus In Horses Are On The Rise
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been in this country for 24 years. This disease of birds is spread by mosquitoes and sometimes affects horses and humans as end-stage hosts. The virus entered the U.S. in 1999 with birds brought to the Bronx Zoo in New York. It is a common disease in Africa, west Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Continue reading …Setting a Trail Course For Success
January 18, 2024 Comments Off on Setting a Trail Course For Success
Walk-overs should be spaced in increments of 20 – 24 inches apart. Trot-overs should be spaced in increments of 3 – 3.5 feet apart. Lope-overs should be spaced in increments of 6 – 6.5 feet apart.
Continue reading …Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time: Troy Oakley Mentoring Opportunity in Scottsdale
January 17, 2024 Comments Off on Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time: Troy Oakley Mentoring Opportunity in Scottsdale
Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023, explaining that he’s going to be Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time. “I’m not here to take anyone’s clients; I want to enhance your abilities and change lives one at a time,” he explains. “My mentor paved […]
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It’s one of the most anticipated Showmanship maneuvers to watch and the most stressful to per-form–the challenging pivot. The multi-tasking that is involved for exhibitors to execute this technical maneuver correctly can be overwhelming, and it’s equally as demanding for the horses that show in this class.
Continue reading …Celebrating Our Senior Show Horses
January 16, 2024 Comments Off on Celebrating Our Senior Show Horses
Last week, we shared a photo of Bridget Grobosky with Accidental Zipper, her 26-year-old AQHA gelding who is still winning Western Riding titles at Silver Dollar, Sun Circuit, and more. We asked you to share your 25+ year old horses who were still showing and deserve some recognition, and boy, did you ever! The Equine […]
Continue reading …NSBA Members Enjoy 10th Annual Fun In The Sun
January 16, 2024 Comments Off on NSBA Members Enjoy 10th Annual Fun In The Sun
From NSBA: NSBA members enjoyed Florida hospitality and earned some impressive payouts during the tenth annual Fun In The Sun Futurity. The futurity classes were held in conjunction with the Winter Circuit AQHA show at Fox Lea Farms in Venice, Florida, January 7-13. Pictured below are champions in the Three Year Old Limited Open Western […]
Continue reading …Super Sires Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle – 2024 Fun in the Sun, Venice, Florida
January 15, 2024 Comments Off on Super Sires Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle – 2024 Fun in the Sun, Venice, Florida
Super Sires at Fun in the Sun, Fox Lea Farms – Venice, FL Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Brought to you by Super Sires From Super Sires: Super Sires is excited to once again be part of the excitement in Venice during the Fun in the Sun show! Thank you for hosting our classes again […]
Continue reading …Super Sires Maturity Open Western Pleasure – 2024 Fun in the Sun, Venice, Florida
January 15, 2024 Comments Off on Super Sires Maturity Open Western Pleasure – 2024 Fun in the Sun, Venice, Florida
Super Sires at Fun in the Sun, Fox Lea Farms – Venice, FL Maturity Open Western Pleasure Brought to you by Super Sires From Super Sires: Super Sires is excited to once again be part of the excitement in Venice during the Fun in the Sun show! Thank you for hosting our classes again […]
Continue reading …Opening Pathways To Exhibitor Access
January 15, 2024 Comments Off on Opening Pathways To Exhibitor Access
When Select Amateur Debby Brehm set out to write an AQHA rule change proposal that would allow herself and her Amateur daughter to share a single horse, she didn’t know it would take eight years of attempts to make it happen. This annual rule change proposal she brought forth for consideration year after year at the AQHA Convention affectionately became known as “Debby’s Rule.”
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