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.
Continue reading …It’s A Wrap! Sun Sets on 2014 AZ. Sun Circuit in Spectacular Style- Final Weekend Results
February 3, 2014 Comments Off on It’s A Wrap! Sun Sets on 2014 AZ. Sun Circuit in Spectacular Style- Final Weekend Results
23 entries in Novice Youth Trail, 39 in 14-18 Trail, and 42 in 14-18 Horsemanship is just a taste of what the final portion of the show offered to youth participants.
Continue reading …Feeding the Breeding Farm: Part 1- Stallions
January 31, 2014 Comments Off on Feeding the Breeding Farm: Part 1- Stallions
The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this, there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Belts By Herb- A Time Honored Tradition Still Going Strong
January 30, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Belts By Herb- A Time Honored Tradition Still Going Strong
“We attended the first Congress they had, and we had a commercial exhibit across from AQHA for 34 years. We went to the Solid Gold Futurity the first year they had it. That has been quite a while ago.”
Continue reading …Diary of an Equine NFL Mascot: Thunder’s Journey to the Super Bowl
January 29, 2014 Comments Off on Diary of an Equine NFL Mascot: Thunder’s Journey to the Super Bowl
Given his well-deserved celebrity status, Thunder will be traveling in style to the big game in a specially designed plane much like those used to transport international competition horses overseas. The size of his stall, the temperature of the plane, and other important details concerning the cabin atmosphere and experience of the flight have been considered to ensure that Thunder arrives well-rested and ready to perform in New Jersey.
Continue reading …“We Are The Three Best Friends That Anyone Could Have”… Navigating the World of Competitive Horse Shows With Three 13-Year-Old Girls
January 28, 2014 Comments Off on “We Are The Three Best Friends That Anyone Could Have”… Navigating the World of Competitive Horse Shows With Three 13-Year-Old Girls
Is it possible to raise a well-adjusted child in the world of competitive horse showing without losing your sanity? Elizabeth Brahler, Amy Thoma, and Melissa Vorreyer are doing their best. Although, they admit there’s no secret solution to maintaining family or barn harmony.
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