Today’s Internet Debate: American Pharoah and Serena Williams…
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on Today’s Internet Debate: American Pharoah and Serena Williams…
Sadly, what initially began as a method of honoring some of the greatest athletes in sports has disintegrated into a battle about gender, race, and weighing the importance and validity of certain accomplishments against others.
Continue reading …2015 C Bar C Winner Circuit Concludes With 3,000 Entries
December 15, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 C Bar C Winner Circuit Concludes With 3,000 Entries
Judges included Chad Evans, Keith Miller, Brendon Brown, Sandy Jirkovsky, Robin Frid, and Dean Bogart. With new dates and a brand new schedule for this year’s event, show management saw a great response evident by nearly 3,000 entries for all judges.
Continue reading …2015 Goldmine Circuit Concludes in Spectacular Fashion
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Goldmine Circuit Concludes in Spectacular Fashion
“There were over 350 stalls sold and 200 Trail goes!” McKay says. Some of the largest class sizes had up to four cuts and a finals; one class had 88 entries and another boasted 100+!
Continue reading …Equines Showing Up In Unexpected Places…
December 11, 2015 Comments Off on Equines Showing Up In Unexpected Places…
Our culture’s love affair with horses transcends geographical boundaries, a fact never more evident than in the story of a pair of special sculptures that traveled the globe from High Point, North Carolina to Indonesia before finally settling in Alys Beach, Florida.
Continue reading …AQHA Modifies SHW355 Rule to Allow Use of Lip Cords For Halter Stallions, One Year and Older
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Modifies SHW355 Rule to Allow Use of Lip Cords For Halter Stallions, One Year and Older
During the meetings, several leading halter industry individuals and WCHA leadership presented a humane alternative to the lip chain, a lip cord. After taking comments and findings into consideration, the AQHA Executive Committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions, ages 1-year-old and older only, effective January 1, 2016.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Horsewoman Lise von Uhlit
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Horsewoman Lise von Uhlit
Some weeks are tougher than others, and the past two weeks have proved to be very tragic for the horse industry. Within a span of the last 14 days, we have lost numerous friends, mentors, great horsemen, mothers, daughters, fathers, and husbands.
Continue reading …Blind Riders Required to Wear Blindfolds…?
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Blind Riders Required to Wear Blindfolds…?
There has been considerable discussion lately in the equestrian community surrounding a portion of the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Rules that requires some blind riders to wear blindfolds during competition. While it might seem like an oxymoron that a blind rider would be required to wear a blindfold, there is a reason for the ruling, according to the FEI (Federation Equestre International). More on that later…
Continue reading …After 30 Years as a Horse Show Mom/Show Secretary, It’s Kay Haines’ Turn in the Show Pen
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on After 30 Years as a Horse Show Mom/Show Secretary, It’s Kay Haines’ Turn in the Show Pen
“I thought it was too late, until I had cancer,” she says. “Then, I decided it was time for me to truly enjoy myself. I absolutely love horses. It was the best thing I could’ve done, mentally. It’s made me very happy.”
Continue reading …Mental Performance Training For Equestrians: Two AQHA Riders Reflect on Their Experiences
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Mental Performance Training For Equestrians: Two AQHA Riders Reflect on Their Experiences
“We spend thousands of dollars on our outfits and thousands of dollars on our horses and training. However, when it’s time to go in the pen, it’s my mind, my body, and my horse. I think it’s important that we invest in our mental game development as well.”
Continue reading …Beloved Horse Show Mom, Darla Blanchard, Has Passed
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Beloved Horse Show Mom, Darla Blanchard, Has Passed
All our love and prayers go out to Darla’s daughter Natasha and the entire Blanchard family during this time. Her sweet spirit and kind heart will be remembered by many.
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