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Rest In Peace- Great AQHA Mare, Dotevita (1990-2016)

January 12, 2016 Comments Off

Dotevita has a total of 23 foals, 15 of which are performers. The 1990 AQHA mare foaled such great show horses as Potential Diva and A Certain Vino.

Photos, Results, and Recap From 2015-2016 Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama

January 12, 2016 Comments Off

Helping to close out the 2015 APHA show season and kick off the 2016 competition year was the Arizona Copper Copper Country Paint-O-Rama that took place December 29th through January 3rd at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Training with the Industry’s Top Judges!

January 12, 2016 Comments Off

When the horse industry’s largest and most prestigious shows roll around, competitors look forward to showing their skills to the industry’s best judges. Yet, the horse world is arguably a small circle. Often, the professionals chosen to judge major events are also some of the industry’s top trainers.

First Weekend Results From 2016 AZ. Sun Circuit and Mon-Wed Schedule Changes

January 11, 2016 Comments Off

Of the 80+ people who attended the SmartPak Trail Clinic over the weekend, Katelyn Bowen of Phoenix won the drawing for a SmartPak Ultimate Trail Package worth a whopping $5,800! The clinic was taught by Team SmartPak riders Charlie Cole, Jason Martin, Deanna Searles, and Jim Searles who explained how to maneuver through various obstacles while maximizing your scoring potential.

Complete Results and Photos From Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit S/C 1

January 11, 2016 Comments Off

Check out some of the huge class sizes so far: Select Trail- 25, Amateur Hunter Under Saddle- 25, Senior Western Riding- 25, Select Horsemanship- 25, Amateur Performance Halter Geldings- 25, Select Western Pleasure- 26, L1 Western Riding- 27, Junior Hunter Under Saddle- 27, Working Hunter- 28, L1 Trail- 38

Letting Go

January 11, 2016 Comments Off

Business and pleasure—for many in the horse industry the terms are synonymous. For some, it’s more one than the other. While a deep appreciation for the animal connects us all, it’s no secret that horse ownership can take on various forms. For some, showing horses is strictly a business. Some competitors, due to constraints on their location, time, or pure preference, choose to keep their horses in full-time training.

Eyes on the Prize

January 10, 2016 Comments Off

Eye contact is an important aspect of nearly every interaction in our lives. Whether we are meeting someone new, interviewing for a job, or driving down the road, our eyes play a vital role in helping us exude confidence, make good first impressions, and navigate traffic. When showing horses, the strategic use of an exhibitor’s line of sight is vital to success. In order to investigate the role this plays in different disciplines, we interviewed top industry professionals and asked them to share their tips for success.

Small but Mighty

January 9, 2016 Comments Off

Read on as a group of small breeders offers their advice to others wanting to keep things small, such as what to do, what not to do, and how to laugh when it happens.

A Well-Deserved Retirement: RL Cocoas Version

January 8, 2016 Comments Off

During the span of a 20-year show career, a horse will undoubtedly change hands numerous times. But where should he end up, in the end? One special AQHA gelding is celebrating his retirement in 2016 in part thanks to a sweet pact made between his current and former owners.

What the Industry is Saying About…

January 8, 2016 Comments Off

The Equine Chronicle Question on everyone’s mind: “What do you think about various breed associations allowing youth and amateurs to lease a horse, rather than having to buy one to show?”