The term “family” means different things to different people. The nuclear family, which consists of a pair of adults and their biological offspring, is no longer the social norm in our society. In the horse world, it’s no different. This new type of family, the “blended” family, brings together people from different backgrounds and bloodlines to form an entirely unique family unit. Their paths might cross later in life, in some cases, but their love for one another is strong, despite lacking a biological connection. For families in the horse industry, taking care of horses and traveling to horse shows helps develop a sense of unity. Through these activities, families are united by their mutual love of horses.
Continue reading …2015 Stars N Stripes & Big A Off to Fantastic Start in Georgia
July 6, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Stars N Stripes & Big A Off to Fantastic Start in Georgia
One special event that has already taken place was the Michael Colvin Performance Horses Non Pro Trail Derby. Congratulations to the big winner Dylan Patterson!
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If you were to see Cathy Corrigan Frank’s stallion, Living Large, aka “Shaq,” at an American Quarter Horse Association show, you might be surprised. After all, the horse is a loud-colored overo, and he’s not just double-registered with the AQHA and the American Paint Horse Association, he’s also registered with the Pinto Horse Association of America.
Continue reading …Our State Has No Equine Activity Liability Act
July 5, 2015 Comments Off on Our State Has No Equine Activity Liability Act
46 states across the country have some form of an Equine Activity Liability Act. Are people in the four states without such a law – California, Maryland, Nevada and New York – worse off? If two recent California cases are any indication, courts have shown a willingness to dismiss lawsuits involving people who died in horse-related activities, even without an equine activity liability act.
Continue reading …AjPHA 13 and Under and 14-18 Western Pleasure World Champions Are Figueroa and Meckley
July 4, 2015 Comments Off on AjPHA 13 and Under and 14-18 Western Pleasure World Champions Are Figueroa and Meckley
The crowd saw a World Show first-timer and Intermediate rider win one of the most coveted buckles of the show in 14-18 Western Pleasure. Taylor Meckley rode her horse, Sleepin It Off, to win the class.
Continue reading …AjPHA Novice Youth Western Pleasure World Champions Are Trey Dutton and Lucie Lundquist
July 4, 2015 Comments Off on AjPHA Novice Youth Western Pleasure World Champions Are Trey Dutton and Lucie Lundquist
Trey Dutton and Chase Peffly represented the gentlemen well by claiming the top two spots in Novice Youth Western Pleasure 13 and Under. Dutton rode Beyond Sensational to win the class, and Chase Peffly rode Justified Expense to win the Reserve World Champion title.
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Most horsemen define a club foot as hoof and pastern angle of more than 60 degrees, making the foot more upright than normal. The affected hoof is usually stumpy with a short toe and long, upright heel. Contracture of the flexor muscles and deep digital flexor back tendon (which attaches to the coffin bone inside the hoof) results in the horse walking on the toe—and the heel area doesn’t get much wear. The hoof may have a steeper angle than the pastern; the hoof/pastern axis is often broken forward rather than straight.
Continue reading …2015 AjPHA Horsemanship World Champion Titles Go to Eller, Nielson, and Jones
July 4, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AjPHA Horsemanship World Champion Titles Go to Eller, Nielson, and Jones
13 and Under Horsemanship saw a few familiar faces in the winner’s circle. Caroline Nielson rode Sensational Dee to the win and was followed by Rebecca Figueroa with Just Say Whoa in Reserve.
Continue reading …AjPHA Novice Horsemanship World Titles Go to Petrusse, Pfab, Figueroa, and Rogers
July 3, 2015 Comments Off on AjPHA Novice Horsemanship World Titles Go to Petrusse, Pfab, Figueroa, and Rogers
The first two Horsemanship World Champions of the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Show have been named, and they are Rebecca Figueroa with Just Say Whoa and Kate Petrusse with Specially Vested.
Continue reading …Jones and Vroegh Win AjPHA 14-18 Trail World Titles
July 3, 2015 Comments Off on Jones and Vroegh Win AjPHA 14-18 Trail World Titles
Today, Kassandra Jones claimed the first place spot once again and Mallory Vroegh was named the Reserve World Champion on her other horse, Only Good Intentions. Vroegh also rode Some Sweet Machine to a tenth place finish in the class.
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