“That was in western pleasure. We didn’t do a lot of grooming back then! That was before banded manes. Banded manes aren’t very old, you know, when you’re as old as me anyway.”
Continue reading …“It’s a fun challenge to see how I can incorporate a horse into the design of a lamp, mirror, or other home décor,” Black says. “I especially like art that can be used.”
Continue reading …Darla Duncan of StallWatch hopped a plane last week to visit AQHA horse trainers, Jim and Deanna Searles, at their picturesque Circle S Ranch located in Scottsdale for a little dose of Hollywood in the Arizona desert.
Continue reading …You’ve practiced your spins and gait changes daily. You’ve cleaned your show clothes and polished your silver. Your horse is perfectly banded and shimmering from nose to tail. You’re ready for the show pen.
Continue reading …Lindsey James is a busy and focused entrepreneur who owns a custom show apparel business, a horse boarding facility, a new purse collection, and a new wine company. This ambitious and highly accomplished equestrian thrives on challenge, creativity, and unlimited sparkle.
Continue reading …“I would love to be a part of the history of another Triple Crown winner and to be able to say that I was at the second race and I saw California Chrome in person.”
Continue reading …For any competitive equestrian, having the right trainer is just as important as having the right horse. But in the journey from the practice arena to first place, there may come time for a change.
Continue reading …Tricia boards a mare at a stable. One day the stable called with bad news. The night before, a new employee accidentally placed her mare in a stall next to a stallion. The stallion had a history, unknown to the new employee, of being fierce when stabled next to mares.
Continue reading …“The firemen had a successful fire break going for a bit. Then, the winds suddenly changed, and they had to run for their lives. It headed east directly back toward our homes again.”
Continue reading …How Balance, Condition, and Performance Can Start With the Teeth. There are typical signs that indicate there could be a problem with your horse’s teeth: loss of feed while eating, difficulty chewing, and getting plenty of groceries yet losing body condition.
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