Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
When it comes time to sell your horse, the idea is usually met with dread and a hint of cynicism. It’s a difficult process that takes time and a dedication to getting the right pictures, videos, and sales pitch. Buying can be just as painful– the constant searching, questioning, and fact checking. And once it’s all over, there’s a “buyer beware” neon sign flashing in your mind, reminding you that not everyone is always honest.
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 […]
Continue reading …2013 Reichert Celebration Results- Arabian Division- 8/30/13
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Reichert Celebration Results- Arabian Division- 8/30/13Thanks to Reichert Show Management we have the first set of results from the Arabian Division of the horse show for the 8/30/13 am session. Click on the PDF below to view those results. Arabian_Results_8_30_13_am
Continue reading …Germany Claims Team Gold at 2013 European Championship Reining Competition
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on Germany Claims Team Gold at 2013 European Championship Reining CompetitionPress release by: Ramona Billing Nine nations sent teams to the 2013 European Championship Reining, in addition to several individual riders including one from Spain. In the end, it was Germany who claimed team gold for the fourth time in the history of the European Championship with a total score of 659 points. Silver was […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Western Riding Finalists at 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on Congratulations to Western Riding Finalists at 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World ShowCongratulations to the following exhibitors who will be returning for the Western Riding finals tomorrow morning at the 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show. Judges for the finals will be Mike Carter, Cynthia Rucker, Cindy Hale, Lisa Krohn, and Andrea Simons. 1-#599-Connie Marvik/Slow Ridin 2-#740-Renee Ryssel/Last Piece of Pie 3-#663- Linda O’Brien/Corporate Credit 4-#537-Barbara Melby […]
Continue reading …Returning Champs, Christine Hocutt-Senteney and Bellieve Hes Blazing, Are 2013 Select Horsemanship World Champions
August 30, 2013 Comments Off on Returning Champs, Christine Hocutt-Senteney and Bellieve Hes Blazing, Are 2013 Select Horsemanship World ChampionsThis win is very special for Senteney, not only because she is the returning Champion from 2012, but because she was able to achieve the title with the help of two old friends.
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