Rain Delays Much of 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit Schedule
January 7, 2016 Comments Off on Rain Delays Much of 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit Schedule
Due to a series of heavy rainstorms in Scottsdale, Sun Circuit management has made schedule changes to best utilize the facilities and allow time for arenas to dry out. Please note, we have two contingencies depending on the conditions.
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It’s a saying we all know too well: You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Linguists estimate the phrase originated back in the year 1175, so man’s ability, or lack thereof, to control a horse’s water intake has been on our minds for centuries – literally!
Continue reading …What’s a Camas Prairie Stump Race Doing at an Elite Show Jumping Event?
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on What’s a Camas Prairie Stump Race Doing at an Elite Show Jumping Event?
That’s a valid question, but first one would have to know what a Camas Prairie Stump Race is.
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Many of us have doodled horses since childhood, filling notebook margins and scraps of paper with our attempt to capture the beauty and majesty of the animals we love. For every ten frustrated artists, there are those truly gifted craftsmen who have the ability to transform paper, canvas, or clay into evocative works of equine art.
Continue reading …Minority Report – Young Male Competitors in a Ring Full of Girls
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Minority Report – Young Male Competitors in a Ring Full of Girls
A lone, rather plain ship bobs along a sea of sparkles and bright colors. He tends to stick out from the crowd because his attire lacks all the glitz. Then again, he also blends in with the wall, so he’ll pilot his horse a little more to the front to let his ride shine. This might be the lone male rider in a youth Western Pleasure class or the only young man competing in Showmanship.
Continue reading …UPDATE: S/C 1 Results From FL. Gulf Coast and Complete FL. Gold Coast Results
January 4, 2016 Comments Off on UPDATE: S/C 1 Results From FL. Gulf Coast and Complete FL. Gold Coast Results
Following the trend set last week by an increase in Gold Coast entries, show management reports that entries are up for the Gulf Coast as well, recording more than 1,300 entries per judge in all divisions.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Things To Look Out for in Audits of Horse Activities
January 4, 2016 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Things To Look Out for in Audits of Horse Activities
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a resolution to impeach IRS Commissioner John Koskinen for violation of the public trust, failing to comply with congressionally issued subpoenas, and misleading the public over IRS practices of targeting conservative groups in audits.
Continue reading …Gil Galyean – NSBA’s First Million-Dollar Man
January 3, 2016 Comments Off on Gil Galyean – NSBA’s First Million-Dollar Man
Congress wins are always memorable; but for Gil Galyean, the 2015 Quarter Horse Congress will stand out for a very special reason. It was during the Congress that he became the first rider in NSBA history to record more than $1 million in earnings. As scores were tallied during The Equine Chronicle Masters Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure class, a ceremony to mark his achievement was held in the center of the arena.
Continue reading …Mike & Joanne Garnett – Horse Life
January 2, 2016 Comments Off on Mike & Joanne Garnett – Horse Life
Mike and Joanne Garnett of Lincoln, Nebraska are a powerhouse couple in the AQHA Select Amateur arena, yet they are quick to flash a smile and always ready to cheer on their fellow exhibitors. Horses brought these two together and continue to be the focal point of a successful marriage and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Continue reading …Happy New Year! Help Make Your 2016 Resolutions Stick
January 1, 2016 Comments Off on Happy New Year! Help Make Your 2016 Resolutions Stick
The turning of the calendar page marks the beginning of a brand new year and a fresh start.
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