We’ve all been there, standing along the fence at a major show, watching a standout horse make its way down the rail. Who among us hasn’t thought, “I’d give anything to own that one,” or “I wonder how they found that horse?”
Continue reading …Feelin’ Lucky in Las Vegas at 2016 Silver Dollar Circuit
March 17, 2016 Comments Off on Feelin’ Lucky in Las Vegas at 2016 Silver Dollar Circuit
Do you believe luck plays a part in showing horses? Many competitors do. Whether it’s snagging a strategic spot in the working order, wearing a favorite outfit, or participating in a pre-show ritual, equestrians have definite feelings about luck and superstition.
Continue reading …Archer and UF Rockin The House Win 3-Year-Old WP Silver Dollar Circuit Futurity
March 17, 2016 Comments Off on Archer and UF Rockin The House Win 3-Year-Old WP Silver Dollar Circuit Futurity
Today, Archer was in the saddle of “Sven” for his new owner Kirsten Thomsen, who purchased the gelding following the Arizona Sun Circuit earlier this year. She plans to show him for the first time on Saturday in the non-pro futurity.
Continue reading …LIVE From Las Vegas at the 40th Annual Silver Dollar Circuit!
March 17, 2016 Comments Off on LIVE From Las Vegas at the 40th Annual Silver Dollar Circuit!
While the options for entertainment are numerous, one of the best parts about showing at South Point, according to many competitors, (besides being able to take an elevator directly to the show arena and barns) is having the ability to watch a live stream of the horse show from your hotel room! It simply doesn’t get much better than that.
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When the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) proposed a rule change that eliminated the use of lip chains, members of the Halter community came together and raised concerns about the safety of exhibitors when it came to dealing with stallions. Their concerns resulted in a spirit of compromise with the implementation of the newly created lip cord.
Continue reading …How It Feels to Be Named AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year!
March 16, 2016 Comments Off on How It Feels to Be Named AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year!
I was named the 2015 Professional Horsewoman of the Year, hence why my report is a bit tardy! It really hasn’t quite sunk in yet, and I’m so honored and humbled. This is a special award, because it comes from my peers. What many of you don’t know is that I didn’t grow up showing in the AQHA.
Continue reading …Could a Light Mask Help Your Mare Cycle Early and Foal on Time? Your Show Horse Keep a Better Hair Coat?
March 15, 2016 Comments Off on Could a Light Mask Help Your Mare Cycle Early and Foal on Time? Your Show Horse Keep a Better Hair Coat?
Dr. Barbara Murphy is the creator of the Equilume Light Mask™, an invention touted by a fellow vet as ‘the very best device that I have seen in 25 years of reproduction practice, second only to the introduction of the ultrasound.’
Continue reading …Rest In Peace Don’t Skip Zip (1990-2016)
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Rest In Peace Don’t Skip Zip (1990-2016)
“We were best friends, Skip and I,” says Clarice Cooper of Cooper Quarter Horses. “I could go on about his sire record; however, I choose to remember his kindness and magnetic effect on humans.”
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Day 2 at 2016 AQHA Convention With Lainie DeBoer
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Day 2 at 2016 AQHA Convention With Lainie DeBoer
“AQHA is an industry leader, and to survive and be successful they need to make good decisions regarding the membership. The three pronged approach is Analyze, Align, and Act. In order to respond to change, they must Define, Decide, and Deliver.”
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