‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and All Through the Stalls…
December 24, 2023 Comments Off on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and All Through the Stalls…
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the stalls, Every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, With hope that a victory soon would be theirs. Then, what in the world do you think I saw next, A world class horseman, a man […]
Continue reading …Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses First Time TBQH Breeder Christmas Special
December 24, 2023 Comments Off on Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses First Time TBQH Breeder Christmas Special
From Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses: #TBQH 2023 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!! We are very excited to announce that if you have NEVER bred a mare with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses here is a deal for YOU! All FIRST TIME #TBQH breeders will be able to breed their mare to a stallion owned by #TBQH for […]
Continue reading …When Riding Instructors Use Others’ Horses In Their Lesson Programs: Know The Risks & Plan Ahead
December 24, 2023 Comments Off on When Riding Instructors Use Others’ Horses In Their Lesson Programs: Know The Risks & Plan Ahead
Not all riding instructors have the right number or mix of lesson horses so they sometimes ask others to lend horses to use in lessons. Although these arrangements seem simple, they can bring great risks for both instructors and horse owners.
Continue reading …Be Part of the Magic: Xtra Magic Doctor Standing to a Limited Number of Mares by Popular Demand
December 24, 2023 Comments Off on Be Part of the Magic: Xtra Magic Doctor Standing to a Limited Number of Mares by Popular Demand
By Delores Kuhlwein “A horse’s mane carries the whispers of dreams, and a rider’s touch brings them to life.” – Gabriel Cruz. When Amateur Eric Mendrysa bought Xtra Magic Doctor to have a fun horse to show, he didn’t realize the dreams “Magic Mike” would be fulfilling. The golden horse with the flowing mane took […]
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle’s Top 10 Dogs Of The Month
December 23, 2023 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle’s Top 10 Dogs Of The Month
Dogs just seem to make everything better. But our beloved dogs aren’t just our best friends; they are sometimes our source of entertainment, too. Whether they want food, attention, or are just a little mischievous, our dogs find ways to make us laugh and amuse us.
Continue reading …Around the Awards Banquet – 2023 District IV NCQHA Year End Banquet
December 23, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Awards Banquet – 2023 District IV NCQHA Year End Banquet
Each year, District IV NCQHA hosts a year end banquet to recognize our District IV members who help us run our events (District IV NCQHA, Martinganza, and Little River Circuit) and the ones who exhibit at our two shows. We have a great meal with wonderful fellowship provided by District IV to honor everyone in attendance, explains […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Palmetto Classic Open Horse Show
December 22, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Palmetto Classic Open Horse Show
Open horse shows that offer fun and versatility are always a huge hit due to their open arms for all breeds. The Palmetto Classic Open Horse Show is joining the roster of favorites, held November 17-19, 2023, at SC Equine Park in Camden, SC. The show offered different judges for various disciplines, including a stock horse […]
Continue reading …A Christmas Present To Top All Gifts
December 22, 2023 Comments Off on A Christmas Present To Top All Gifts
Diagnosed with acute myeloid blastic leukemia in 2020, AQHA Youth Haley Henry watched what she thought had been a perfect life of family, horses, and friends crumble. She was given a 5% chance of survival. Her heart flatlined in the hospital, and when she found out many of her friends from Riley Children’s Hospital had […]
Continue reading …Riding With Extreme Poll Flexion May Be Harmful For Your Horse
December 22, 2023 Comments Off on Riding With Extreme Poll Flexion May Be Harmful For Your Horse
Extreme flexion, hyper flexion, rollkur or riding low, deep and round–call it what you wish. It’s controversial and a recent study done in Portugal has shown that as little as 15 additional degrees of poll flexion can also affect a horse’s welfare in several significant ways.
Continue reading …Trainer Profile: The Evolution Of Maestas Show Horses
December 21, 2023 Comments Off on Trainer Profile: The Evolution Of Maestas Show Horses
For the past 23 years, Maestas Show Horses has been a force in the Paint Horse and Appaloosa breeds, consistently producing impeccably turned out horse and rider teams that have achieved considerable success. Recently, MSH has gone through a reinvention of sorts as partners Arturo Maestas and Jesse Jones made the decision to switch over to the Quarter Horse world.
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