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.
Continue reading …Day 1-3 Photos and Results From 2014 AZ. Sun Circuit
January 27, 2014 Comments Off on Day 1-3 Photos and Results From 2014 AZ. Sun Circuit
Our candid photo page will be updated daily, so if your photo didn’t appear in this first section of images, check back and be sure to smile if you see Gordon around the rings!
Continue reading …16,928 Entries in 2013, What Does the AZ. Sun Circuit Have in Store For 2014…
January 24, 2014 Comments Off on 16,928 Entries in 2013, What Does the AZ. Sun Circuit Have in Store For 2014…
“The best part is the 15 day forecast is 75 and sunny all the way through the show,” Huls says. “That’s the thing I’m most excited about for sure!”
Continue reading …Astonishing Recovery From Near-Disastrous Wreck- And He Didn’t Even Lose His Cowboy Hat…
January 23, 2014 Comments Off on Astonishing Recovery From Near-Disastrous Wreck- And He Didn’t Even Lose His Cowboy Hat…
“I’ve had a lot of horses go down, but I’ve never had one go down that far, that fast and recover.”
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$90,000+ in Cash and Prizes, Three and Over Novice Wp Slot Class, Trailer Giveaway, and Much More
Continue reading …Shannon Fisher Debuts Halt+Rein, Competitive Equestrian Turned Jewelry Designer to the Stars
January 21, 2014 Comments Off on Shannon Fisher Debuts Halt+Rein, Competitive Equestrian Turned Jewelry Designer to the Stars
In the past few months, Fisher’s pieces have made appearances on a New Year’s Eve special on the Hallmark Channel with Lawrence Zarian, the Queen Latifah Show, the Arsenio Hall show, and even on the red carpet at the WIN Awards.
Continue reading …Everything’s Bigger in Texas! Ft. Worth Stock Show APHA Show Increases by 250 Entries to 900+ in 2014
January 20, 2014 Comments Off on Everything’s Bigger in Texas! Ft. Worth Stock Show APHA Show Increases by 250 Entries to 900+ in 2014
“We had 38 kids show in Youth Geldings, 27 in Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle, and 24 in Amateur Showmanship. Cattle, speed, cowhorse, and roping entries were up. People came from California, Kansas, and Missouri.”
Continue reading …Darol Rodrock Celebrates 70th Birthday Today With Fundraising Gala For Foster Children Foundation
January 17, 2014 Comments Off on Darol Rodrock Celebrates 70th Birthday Today With Fundraising Gala For Foster Children Foundation
This cause is very near and dear to Rodrock’s heart because he was a foster child.
Continue reading …$50,000 Hylton Maiden Class Returns to Virginia Classic in 2014- $25,000 to the Winner
January 17, 2014 Comments Off on $50,000 Hylton Maiden Class Returns to Virginia Classic in 2014- $25,000 to the Winner
Over the past ten years or so, Hylton has watched as the horse industry has evolved into a place where more emphasis is put on rewarding maiden horses in western pleasure competition, in addition to younger futurity prospects. This shift away from a sole focus on preparing 2-year-olds for the show pen is a direction that Hylton is proud to have been a part of.
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