After the Photo Booth Proposal: Catching Up with the Cragers
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on After the Photo Booth Proposal: Catching Up with the Cragers
It’s the proposal that was heard all around the APHA World Show—the surprise marriage proposal between Kyle Crager and his then-girlfriend Kelley Goldsmith (now Crager) at the photographer’s booth in 2010. You’ve probably seen the photo pop up every now and then, especially during this time of year.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Vintage Equine Valentines
February 13, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Vintage Equine Valentines
“Hi Ho Valentine, I’ll not be a ‘LONE RANGER’ with you by my side… You’ve taken my heart for a ride!”
Continue reading …What US Olympian, Shaun White, Can Teach Equestrians, Both Young and Old, About Graciousness in Defeat
February 13, 2014 Comments Off on What US Olympian, Shaun White, Can Teach Equestrians, Both Young and Old, About Graciousness in Defeat
…the widely reported story about how Shaun White, the US favorite to win the men’s snowboard half pipe competition, didn’t achieve a record third gold medal in the finals. In fact, he finished in fourth place, just off the podium.
Continue reading …Dawn Baker: Trainer, Wife, Mother, Quarter Million Dollar Rider
February 12, 2014 Comments Off on Dawn Baker: Trainer, Wife, Mother, Quarter Million Dollar Rider
“It’s nothing abnormal to me,” she says. “While other people might say, ‘How do you do it?,’ this is what we’ve done every day. It’s what we’re used to.”
Continue reading …Open Wide! Dental Problems in Horses- Loose Incisors
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Open Wide! Dental Problems in Horses- Loose Incisors
“In the early stages, it might be difficult to see. You may notice that the incisors are becoming a little loose. Some people have noticed that when they feed the horse a carrot, the horse doesn’t want to bite it because the teeth hurt.”
Continue reading …Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
“It’s just a great loss for all of us and the industry, I think. He’s got some great ones out there, but nothing will replace him. He was my heart and soul.”
Continue reading …Inaugural Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes Come to 2014 Paint Horse Congress
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes Come to 2014 Paint Horse Congress
“Because it’s all about breeders and mare owners, and, ultimately, an exhibitor heading to horse shows with the offspring, we felt the Congress was a great place to stage these seldom offered Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes,” says Congress Chair Casey West.
Continue reading …Fourth Generation Trick Rider, Gattlin Griffith, Stars in New Movie “Labor Day” Alongside Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin
February 6, 2014 Comments Off on Fourth Generation Trick Rider, Gattlin Griffith, Stars in New Movie “Labor Day” Alongside Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin
What do Angelina Jolie, Clint Eastwood, Vince Vaughn, Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, and Kevin Costner have in common? They’ve all worked alongside the talented Gattlin Griffith, of course.
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“My gelding moved and I was re-setting his feet, so I wasn’t paying attention to what they said. Next thing I knew, someone tapped me on the shoulder.”
Continue reading …Dealing With Hoof Cracks: Sole Supports for Health and Strength
February 4, 2014 Comments Off on Dealing With Hoof Cracks: Sole Supports for Health and Strength
Pat Burton, a Texas farrier, has developed effective ways to rehabilitate cracked feet, using management rather than bar shoes or other types of special shoeing.
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