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.
Continue reading …Under the Lights at the 2014 NQHL Big A Huntfield Derby
July 14, 2014 Comments Off on Under the Lights at the 2014 NQHL Big A Huntfield Derby
Spectators gathered around the Olympic arena to watch some of the countries best over fence riders compete in a high stakes contest for cash payouts, Huntfield prizes, and bragging rights. Taking place in conjunction with the event was a fun Exhibitor’s Party on the Hill.
Continue reading …17 Top Competitors Gather For Big A Non-Pro Trail Derby- Big Winners Are Ammons, Lofton-Morgan, and Saul
July 11, 2014 Comments Off on 17 Top Competitors Gather For Big A Non-Pro Trail Derby- Big Winners Are Ammons, Lofton-Morgan, and Saul
Last night, Caroline Ammons piloted Ginnin to a win in the Non-Pro Trail Derby winning $450. The team received a combined score of 244, with an 81, 81.5, and 81.5 under judges Murray Griggs, Judd Paul, and Karen Graham, respectively.
Continue reading …Healthy Horse Show Living: Lower Body Workout
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on Healthy Horse Show Living: Lower Body Workout
First in our workout series, Brant focuses on tips to strengthen the lower body. According to horse trainer, Brad Jewett, who happens to be Brant’s husband, “Strong legs are the foundation of a proper body position.”
Continue reading …Live From the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA’s Ali Fratessa
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on Live From the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA’s Ali Fratessa
When Team USA entered the arena with manager Suzy Jeane and Coach Nancy Cahill, we each carried a United States flag. We all felt such pride in representing our country as we stood in the center of the arena and our National Anthem was played to honor the USA as the host country of the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup.
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