Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
While it’s unlikely that Dr. Suess had horse showing in mind when he penned his classic children’s book, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” the sentiment could certainly be applied for the many incredible journeys our horses have taken us on. The same can be said for professionals in the industry as well.
Continue reading …Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
With the canine competition world a close sibling of the equine show industry, many are beginning to wonder how long it will take before we might see similar demonstrations at an arena near you…
Continue reading …Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
In the center of the arena, a horse stands at attention like a statue. Your eye is drawn to the powerful animal as you take in its exquisite profile. Short, fox-like ears are pointed forward on an alert, expressive head. Power and poise are captured like roped lightning at the end of a lead rope, and yet the animal is statue-still and elegant, with muscles taut.
Continue reading …3 New 2018 APHA Performance Rules Go Into Effect April 1st
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on 3 New 2018 APHA Performance Rules Go Into Effect April 1st
Youth and Amateur exhibitors will be excited to learn of the new Performance Halter opportunities they’re being given this year as well. With only one year of approval as an APHA event, Performance Halter has grown in popularity at Paint Horse shows around the globe.
Continue reading …IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
FMCSA is announcing an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for agriculture-related transportation. Additionally, during this time period, FMCSA will publish final guidance on both the agricultural 150 air-mile hours-of-service exemption and personal conveyance.
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After the long and crazy winter the United States has experienced, we’re all ready for spring and summer to come in full force. But is your horse? To make sure your horse is able to stay healthy to enjoy the beautiful, warm weather, make sure to check all these items off your list, from hoof to ear.
Continue reading …Harris Leather and Silverworks Announces New Line of Ranch Saddles
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on Harris Leather and Silverworks Announces New Line of Ranch Saddles
“Most ranch saddles now are repurposed, cheaper, factory made saddles. Our saddles are known for their fit and finish. These ranch saddles will offer to the riders a very high quality, well fitting, great riding saddle. It will give them a handmade saddle option when showing in the ranch classes.”
Continue reading …If You Build It, They Will Come – Architect Todd Gralla
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on If You Build It, They Will Come – Architect Todd Gralla
Architect Todd Gralla’s legacy is built on a foundation of family, horses, and future equestrianism
Continue reading …Ross Roark – Makes History by Winning 100th World Championship Title
March 13, 2018 Comments Off on Ross Roark – Makes History by Winning 100th World Championship Title
2017 was a year for the record books for AQHA Professional Horseman, Ross Roark. At the 2017 AQHA World Championship Show, Roark led Ted Lincoln’s mare, Squires Famous Doll, to a World Championship in a deep pen of 2-Year-Old Mares.
Continue reading …New APHA Youth Team Alert- Talyn Smith and Its All Bhindthe Zipr
March 13, 2018 Comments Off on New APHA Youth Team Alert- Talyn Smith and Its All Bhindthe Zipr
“From that day on, he had always been my dream horse,” she says. “Theo is one of those horses that knows his job and knows when it’s time for business. He gives 110% every time I ride him.”
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