Balanced Feet – The Key to Prevent Lameness
September 5, 2013 Comments Off on Balanced Feet – The Key to Prevent LamenessBy Heather Smith Thomas There is a lot of discussion among horse owners and farriers about hoof balance. For sound, healthy feet, balance is crucial, but the concept of balance is frequently misunderstood. Pat Reilly, Chief of Farriery Services, New Bolton Center (Pennsylvania) says we need more communication and research to adequately describe and measure […]
Continue reading …Ranch Horse Pleasure Sweepstakes Among New Classes Offered at Upcoming 2013 APHA World Championship Paint Horse Show
September 4, 2013 Comments Off on Ranch Horse Pleasure Sweepstakes Among New Classes Offered at Upcoming 2013 APHA World Championship Paint Horse ShowFORT WORTH—Popularity is growing in the stock horse world for Ranch Horse Pleasure classes, and the American Paint Horse Association opted to include a new class for the discipline at the upcoming APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Paint Horse Show. The second of two premier events hosted by the association annually, the Open/Amateur World Show is […]
Continue reading …Farnam Increases Support of 2013 APHA World Show With $6,750 New Added Money
September 4, 2013 Comments Off on Farnam Increases Support of 2013 APHA World Show With $6,750 New Added MoneyFORT WORTH—The pool of added money for special events at the upcoming American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show continues to increase with a new influx of cash from APHA corporate partner Farnam Horse Products. Last year, Farnam entered onto the scene by sponsoring the Breeders’ Trust Select Sale and the $40,000 added Farnam […]
Continue reading …Fun Video: WWF Wrestling in Junior Western Pleasure at 2013 Reichert Celebration
September 3, 2013 Comments Off on Fun Video: WWF Wrestling in Junior Western Pleasure at 2013 Reichert CelebrationIf you’re looking for a laugh be sure to check out this fun video clip that was taken by John Briggs in the Junior Western Pleasure at the 2013 Reichert Celebration today in Fort Worth, Texas. This is what we like to call JWPW, Junior Western Pleasure Wrestling. Cowboys don’t like to lose… Click here […]
Continue reading …Judges of the Future Compete at 2nd Annual Reichert Celebration Multi-breed Horse Judging Contest
September 3, 2013 Comments Off on Judges of the Future Compete at 2nd Annual Reichert Celebration Multi-breed Horse Judging Contest
“The wonderful thing with the Reichert is that they really support the youth,” she says. “They give scholarships and prizes, and they are wonderful that way. They really do recognize that these are kids of the future, not only in judging but in showing.”
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It’s world show season and to those of you who have qualified, a big congratulations. Some of you are veterans, but for others this will be your very first time in the coliseum.
Continue reading …Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
When people buy and sell horses, disputes – and sometimes lawsuits – can follow. These conflicts are often avoidable. As a lawyer who drafts contracts and has tried equine contract cases in two states, I write to discuss some problems that can occur in equine sale transactions and suggestions for avoiding them.
Continue reading …EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
Held at the world-renowned Reichert Celebration horse show in Fort Worth, Texas, The Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2 Year-Old Western Pleasure futurity class was created 15 years ago to promote and bring attention to color breed horses in our industry. Today, the class has become a rich tradition at the Reichert Celebration, attracting professional trainers, respectable owners, and a group of the country’s finest two year-old color breed horses each year.
Continue reading …Lori Bucholz and Larks Happy Days Unanimous in Select Equitation, Tammy Dyer and Hot Ones Only Win Pleasure Driving
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on Lori Bucholz and Larks Happy Days Unanimous in Select Equitation, Tammy Dyer and Hot Ones Only Win Pleasure DrivingJust a few moments ago, Lori Bucholz piloted Larks Happy Days to a World Championship win in Select Hunt Seat Equitation at the 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show. Bucholz and her beloved “Fonzie” were the unanimous choice of judges Lisa Krohn, Cindy Hale, Sarah Good, Cynthia Rucker, and Andrea Simons. Fonzie is a bay gelding […]
Continue reading …UK Research Seeks to Determine if the Use of a Whip Improves Show Jumping Performance
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on UK Research Seeks to Determine if the Use of a Whip Improves Show Jumping PerformanceRecent research into the use of the whip in flat racing has failed to show a positive association between the use of the whip and race placing. Neither does increased use of the whip result in faster times or better results. These findings have led to updated rules of whip use for some countries. Researchers […]
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