After Enormous Success of 2014 Martinganza Move, 2015 Show Will Stay in April!
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on After Enormous Success of 2014 Martinganza Move, 2015 Show Will Stay in April!
“After struggling with snow for several years, we were able to move out of February into April, and that was a tremendous feat. We tripled our entries.”
Continue reading …Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
“Gerri Leigh was one of the premier horse owners of the time and still is. It was kind of an honor having a horse for her. We’ve had other horses together, but this was probably the most publicized.”
Continue reading …Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
“The thought of someone going into his stall, in the middle of the night, to strip this horse of his picturesque mane, tail, and forelock… Also, they spray painted the letter ‘R’ on his body and on his stall door.”
Continue reading …2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
Wednesday kicked off the annual Novice show with over 300 entries. Tuesday evening, Professional Horseman and AQHA judge Jonathan Meilleur provided a free Trail clinic for exhibitors. Thursday through Sunday was a full AQHA show with 105 classes.
Continue reading …The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
Large class sizes continued with 40 entries in Level 1 Youth Horsemanship and even 15 competitors in Leadline! Show management has indicated that entries were up by 750 for The Little Buckeye over last year.
Continue reading …The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
In 2013, the event drew large class numbers with 7,420 AQHA entries and over 8,000 total entries for the show! Anticipated turnout for 2014 is expected to be quite substantial.
Continue reading …Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
July 18, 2014 Comments Off on Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
Ill-fitting saddles are not only associated with back muscle asymmetry, a stilted gait, and back pain in the horse, but they are also associated with back pain in the rider. These are the key conclusions from a new study looking at saddle fit, back shape, and horse as well as rider health.
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If fed starchy cereal grains (oats, corn, barley, etc.) on an empty stomach, the horse will produce even more acid (potentially leading to ulcers) and it will leave the stomach quickly.
Continue reading …Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
You might not think that upper body strength is that important when it comes to riding your horse, but it’s all connected, says horse trainer Brad Jewett.
Continue reading …Pets as Personal Property, What Happens in a Divorce?
July 15, 2014 Comments Off on Pets as Personal Property, What Happens in a Divorce?
When spouses co-own a pet, going forward, we must provide provisions for the expenses related to the animal. This can be important when dealing with livestock, such as horses, or an animal that has health issues.
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