Complete Results and Photos From 2014 AZ. Fall Championship
September 29, 2014 Comments Off on Complete Results and Photos From 2014 AZ. Fall Championship
Thanks to the hard-working show staff at the 2014 AZ. Fall Championship, we now have complete results and photos to share from the five-day AQHA event that concluded on Sunday at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Judges Beckey Schooler, Pierre Briere, Murray Griggs, and Michael Colvin determined the following competitors to be the best in their […]
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Show Results Via the Old Rope and Pulley
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Show Results Via the Old Rope and Pulley
“When I started, we didn’t even have a radio,” Geesaman says. “We used hand signals in the middle of the ring. We used one [finger], two [fingers], and three [fingers] for walk, trot, and lope.”
Continue reading …Getting the Most Out of Your Equine Insurance- Part 3
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Getting the Most Out of Your Equine Insurance- Part 3
The issue of renewability can become a real concern if your horse faces an injury, illness, or disease during the current policy insured period. Without guaranteed renewal, your insurance company may be unwilling to renew coverage due to these health issues, or the coverage will only extend for a short period of time after the renewal date, such as 30 to 90 days.
Continue reading …It’s the First Day of Fall! And the Arizona Fall Championship is Getting Underway
September 23, 2014 Comments Off on It’s the First Day of Fall! And the Arizona Fall Championship is Getting Underway
“We have 480 stalls right now, and we’re very happy about that. For the all around horses, the numbers in Trail, Western Riding, and Horsemanship will be really good. We have the Trail and Western Riding special event on Wednesday and then things really get started on Thursday.”
Continue reading …EC Feel Good Story of the Week: Horse-Themed Homecoming Invitation
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on EC Feel Good Story of the Week: Horse-Themed Homecoming Invitation
“I thought it was really clever how he asked me, because [showing horses] isn’t too common where I live. I’m really excited that he knows something about what I do and could incorporate that into how he asked me.”
Continue reading …Tips For Transitioning to Hay and Avoiding the Dreaded “Winter Colic”
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Tips For Transitioning to Hay and Avoiding the Dreaded “Winter Colic”
With increased hay consumption, impactions and excess gas production are the most common causes. Enteroliths (stones) are often seen in high alfalfa hay diets.
Continue reading …11-Year-Old Saxophone Player Finds an Unlikely Fan
September 18, 2014 Comments Off on 11-Year-Old Saxophone Player Finds an Unlikely Fan
Lately, Daniel has developed a special connection with one of Lisa’s mares by the name of “Lola.” A budding saxophone player, Daniel often chooses the early morning or evening hours to practice his craft outdoors, which is how Lola developed a love for soft jazz.
Continue reading …Getting the Most From Your Equine Mortality Insurance: Part 2
September 17, 2014 Comments Off on Getting the Most From Your Equine Mortality Insurance: Part 2
The policy value requiring a vet exam can vary from $25,000, $50,000, or up to $100,000. Coverage on horses that are over these threshold values cannot begin until after the veterinary exam is in the hands of the agent, as long as the agent has binding authority and the exam results are satisfactory.
Continue reading …Passing the Reins of Good Ride Life, LLC to New Owners Terina and Brian Johnson
September 16, 2014 Comments Off on Passing the Reins of Good Ride Life, LLC to New Owners Terina and Brian Johnson
For many years, the edgy graphics and modern take on active lifestyle apparel of Good Ride Life, LLC has endured as a perennial favorite among the horse show crowd. Now, there are some changes on the horizon for this popular company, with a new ownership team taking hold of the reins, Terina and Brian Johnson of Washington Court House, Ohio.
Continue reading …A Fitting Tribute With One Final Win, Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Jerry Vawter
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on A Fitting Tribute With One Final Win, Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Jerry Vawter
Although he was nearing the end of his life, Jerry was able to receive word that the mare he had bred and raised was named a champion.
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