From The Publisher – Are You Having Fun Yet?
November 4, 2015 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Are You Having Fun Yet?
There are a few facts about the horse industry that are undisputed. Every horse has an owner. Every horse owner has varied expectations of what they will get from the endeavor. However, you can be assured that everyone who has ever owned and shown a horse has done it because they wanted some enjoyment from the sport. They wanted to experience the competition, as well as the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.
Continue reading …New Dates, New Classes, More Added Money For 2016 March To The Arch
November 3, 2015 Comments Off on New Dates, New Classes, More Added Money For 2016 March To The Arch
Brand new for 2016, there will be a $10,000 Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure class, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle. Also new for 2016 is the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure- sponsored by Donatelli’s Bistro and the National Equestrian Center.
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If you happen to be driving through West Texas and glance out across the open expanse of ranch land, you might catch a glimpse of a striking stallion, slick and seal brown, who looks a little out of place among the rangy cattle and miles of fence line. You’re not mistaken.
Continue reading …Not Your Traditional #ManCrushMonday- Horses and Hunks…
November 2, 2015 Comments Off on Not Your Traditional #ManCrushMonday- Horses and Hunks…
The rippling muscles, long flowing locks, smooth and supple hair coats… Wait a minute. Nope, we’re not talking about a typical Man Crush Monday. We’re going gaga over the stunning equine specimens featured in the 2016 edition of the Horse and Hunk Calendar, which, for the first time ever, is now available in North America.
Continue reading …Have a Haunted Horseback Halloween!
October 30, 2015 Comments Off on Have a Haunted Horseback Halloween!
Is you’re horse a little spoooooky? While typically not a desirable trait in an equine companion, he will fit in perfectly this upcoming Halloween weekend! There are plenty of haunted hayrides, moonlit trail rides, and horseback costume competitions taking place all over the US.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point Champions!
October 30, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point Champions!
Congratulations to all of the All American Quarter Horse Congress Hi-Point All Around Champions and Reserve Champions! Hi-Point All-Around Horse Champion – Zip Up My Blumers owned by Lori Wilt Reserve – Snap Krackle Pop Twylla Lynn Brown Hi-Point All-Around Small Fry Champion – Piper Anderson with Im Invited Too Reserve – Kaylyn Kruchten with Mister […]
Continue reading …Get the Scoop on EVERYTHING NEW For 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit
October 29, 2015 Comments Off on Get the Scoop on EVERYTHING NEW For 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit
Added money classes in 2016 include $5,000 Legend High Score Trail Exhibitor, $2,500 Equine Sports Medicine High Score Western Riding Exhibitor, and Equine Sports Medicine High Score Western Pleasure Exhibitor.
Continue reading …US Marshals Selling Rita Crundwell’s Trophy Collection
October 29, 2015 Comments Off on US Marshals Selling Rita Crundwell’s Trophy Collection
The collection includes approximately 767 trophies and 122 plaques that Crundwell won at countless horse shows spanning a 22-year period. Not included are 152 belt buckles; those will be sold in smaller lots in a separate online auction of other Crundwell assets in November.
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Athletic horses in strenuous careers often suffer injury. Young horses in training are also frequently injured when too much stress and strain is placed on immature joints. Western performance horses are at risk for several types of joint injuries because of the stress and strain on limbs when sprinting, stopping quickly, turning and spinning off in another direction. Hunter-jumpers are at risk for injuries related to jumping. Every discipline has its own set of common injuries.
Continue reading …Hands-On Training – For the Next Generation of the Horse Industry
October 25, 2015 Comments Off on Hands-On Training – For the Next Generation of the Horse Industry
The AQHA Young Horse Development Program was established for youth members who are interested in being part of a hands-on horse training opportunity that focuses on teaching participants the basics of horsemanship and the significance of accountability, goal setting, and ownership in equine care.
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