Naughty or Nice? Where Does Your Horse Fall on Santa’s List?
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on Naughty or Nice? Where Does Your Horse Fall on Santa’s List?
“For Christmas, Sara would love to find a bag of peppermints and a copy of The Chronicle, with her as the covergirl; but, if that’s too much to ask for, she would be ok as the centerfold.”
Continue reading …Results and Photos from TQHA Introductory Show
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on Results and Photos from TQHA Introductory Show
Whether they’re designated as introductory, beginner, or rookie, shows that are dedicated to newcomers to the horse show world are gaining in popularity. Recently, the Texas Quarter Horse Association held their Introductory Show, December 8-9 in Bryan, Texas.
Continue reading …Photos and Results from 2017 Georgia Classic
December 11, 2017 Comments Off on Photos and Results from 2017 Georgia Classic
The event included a flat rate AQHA show with NSBA option as well as new rookie classes and versatility ranch horse classes. Judges for the show were Jeff Greaves, Christa Baldwin, Lori Gordon, Judd Paul, Curtis Reynolds, Dean Bogart, Chris Thompson, and Eddie Smith.
Continue reading …The Lengths People Go to Show Their Love of Horses
December 8, 2017 Comments Off on The Lengths People Go to Show Their Love of Horses
“I’ve always wanted a tattoo… My buddy said to get something that has influenced my life, and that’s when I knew. Immediately, APHA came to mind.”
Continue reading …Horse Owners Race to Escape Southern California Fires
December 7, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Owners Race to Escape Southern California Fires
“We had to evacuate in the middle of the night,” she says. “They saved all my horses and everybody is ok, but it looks like a war zone.”
Continue reading …Band Color Preference- Coordinating or Contrasting?
December 7, 2017 Comments Off on Band Color Preference- Coordinating or Contrasting?
“I love the look of white bands on a horse with a great neck, especially a chestnut. I feel it looks even nicer on horses with a lot of chrome, like a big blaze, or an Appaloosa with a blanket pattern.”
Continue reading …“Go South For the Winner” Kicks Off Arkansas Show Season
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on “Go South For the Winner” Kicks Off Arkansas Show Season
The show had a great start on Friday night with the Open Ranch Riding pulling 30 entries and Amateur Ranch Riding pulling 20 entries.
Continue reading …When Does Youth Makeup Cross the Line From Arena-Appropriate to Beauty Pageant?
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on When Does Youth Makeup Cross the Line From Arena-Appropriate to Beauty Pageant?
“If they’re feeling like a million bucks, they’ll show with more confidence. I don’t like a very dramatic, dark look on the little ones, but just enough to add that extra sparkle and pop to the picture.”
Continue reading …DOT Grants 90-Day Waiver From Requirement that Livestock Haulers Install Electronic Logging Devices
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on DOT Grants 90-Day Waiver From Requirement that Livestock Haulers Install Electronic Logging Devices
The Department of Transportation has granted a 90-day waiver from the requirement that agricultural and livestock haulers install electronic logging devices in their vehicles. Over those 90 days the department plans to look closely at agriculture’s request for an exemption while developing additional guidance for agricultural haulers.
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Kathy Tobin- “None Of Your Business. It’s a true name. [You can’t believe] the looks I got when people asked me the name of my horse, and I’d respond None Of Your Business. That was the humor of a twenty-year-old smart aleck!”
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