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Latest Update on Bingham Herd of 75 Quarter Horses in Desperate Need of Homes

October 8, 2014 Comments Off

“We have about 100 applications for the horses that we are going through right now,” Ewing says. “Most of these animals are going to be companion horses, because they are older broodmares anywhere from 17-22 years of age.”

It’s Blanket Season! Here’s What You NEED to Know Before Going Shopping

October 7, 2014 Comments Off

The term denier describes the strength of the blanket, so if you have a horse notorious for ripping his sheet or blankets, you want to have the highest denier number—2100. Medium strength blankets are 600.

Motivational Monday: There’s Nothing Better For the Inside of a Girl Than the Outside of a Horse

October 6, 2014 Comments Off

“It’s like being up on the horse makes her feel free. He walks for her, when she can’t herself, and he can take her where she wants to go, without having to depend on us.”

Olivia Hoecker – A Passion for All Things Equine

October 6, 2014 Comments Off

Olivia Hoecker is the founder and owner of Pine Meadow Quarter Horses. Through hard work and dedication she has created one of the premier American Quarter Horse breeding programs the breed has to offer. Her stallion roster reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Quarter Horse bloodlines, and the horses produced through her breeding program are consistently at the top of today’s level of elite competition. She is living every horsewoman’s fantasy, but she has worked long and hard to reach this personal goal of making her lifelong dream into a reality.

Cathrin Gutmann – Transatlantic Equestrian

October 5, 2014 Comments Off

Cathrin Gutmann exudes positive energy. When you see her competing in Hunter Under Saddle, she presents a picture of elegance and poise, clad in tasteful show outfits that complement her top Quarter Horse contenders. But there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to this young, energetic mother and competitor. She is a true Renaissance woman, whether she is playing with her adorable three-year-old daughter, Emilie, competing with her string of blue-blooded Quarter Horses, or immersing herself in the extensive restoration of Gut Jaidhof, the historic family seat in Austria.

UPDATE: 75 Registered Quarter Horses Abandoned and in Desperate Need of Homes

October 3, 2014 Comments Off

According to a release sent out by Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection (HARPS), the owner of the horses was once a leading AQHA breeder that achieved many National Champion halter titles at horse shows across the country. After the unfortunate death of both her husband and daughter, she lost the family farm in Harvard, IL in 2012.

On The Cover of EC

October 3, 2014 Comments Off

Marilyn Masterson and her five year-old mare, Suddenly Its Time, aka “Suzie,” are busily wrapping up an impressive show season. Recently, the pair was named the Reserve NSBA World Champions in Amateur 50 and Over Western Pleasure and fourth place in Western Pleasure at the AQHA Select World Show.

One Novice Youth’s Journey to the Big Leagues: Ashley Roach and Zip Skip and Strut

October 2, 2014 Comments Off

For Roach, learning how to become a successful team with her horse involved accepting their flaws, working to improve them, and focusing on their strengths. Always seeking to improve her horsemanship skills, Roach has some sage advice for other young riders looking to develop a stronger partnership with their horse.

Botulism: May Be Good For Wrinkles, But It’s Deadly For Horses

October 1, 2014 Comments Off

There are some antitoxin products for treating horses with botulism, but since the disease can kill a horse quickly, it’s best to try to prevent it. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine that covers all types.

TOP COMPETITORS SCORE BIG AT 2014 HUNTFIELD NQHL MEDAL FINALS IN KY

September 29, 2014 Comments Off

Some of the top hunter competitors in the country gathered at Lakeside Arena in Frankford, KY over the weekend to participate in the Huntfield National Quarter Horse League Medal Finals.