Results From 2014 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals
May 16, 2014 Comments Off on Results From 2014 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals
Thanks to the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, we have results from the first few classes currently taking place at the 2014 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals at the Eastern States Exposition. You can watch the competition online at the live feed by visiting the IEA website at www.rideiea.org, or by visiting Live Sport Video. At the completion […]
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CA Wildfire Update: The folks at Woods’ Western were kind enough to update our readers about the wildfires that have been plaguing Southern California, specifically in San Diego County. “The fire is about 10-12 miles NE of us. This is the worst of nine fires that started the day before yesterday. They’re still investigating possible […]
Continue reading …Marine Vet Becomes First to Receive APHF Scholarship for a Wounded Warrior
May 16, 2014 Comments Off on Marine Vet Becomes First to Receive APHF Scholarship for a Wounded Warrior
Unable to work or return to school, Nick says he felt depressed, isolated, anxious and angry. Nick’s therapy included horseback riding at BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in Poplar Grove, Illinois—it was there Nick discovered the impact horses can have on healing.
Continue reading …May PHS Online Auction Will Include Partial Dispersal of Leading Breeder JMK Quarter Horses
May 16, 2014 Comments Off on May PHS Online Auction Will Include Partial Dispersal of Leading Breeder JMK Quarter Horses
James Kifer, owner of JMK Quarter Horses, is offering breeders a chance to buy from the heart of the program that has earned him recognition as the AQHA ALL TIME LEADING Breeder of ROM Halter horses. The JMK program has produced numerous AQHA and PHBA World Champions. This offering of 21 horses includes…
Continue reading …Day 1 Photos at 2014 Sun and Surf Circuit
May 15, 2014 Comments Off on Day 1 Photos at 2014 Sun and Surf Circuit
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TCU Equestrian Signs 2013 ApHC Reserve Champ Kaitlyn Jenkerson
May 15, 2014 Comments Off on TCU Equestrian Signs 2013 ApHC Reserve Champ Kaitlyn Jenkerson
Jenkerson, who hails from Cornelius, Ore., comes to TCU after claiming 2013 APHC Reserve World Championship and Novice High Point honors. She also earned 4X Reserve Champion accolades at the 2010 PTHA World Show.
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How Balance, Condition, and Performance Can Start With the Teeth. There are typical signs that indicate there could be a problem with your horse’s teeth: loss of feed while eating, difficulty chewing, and getting plenty of groceries yet losing body condition.
Continue reading …Horseman’s Best Friend: Dogs and their Equine Counterparts
May 15, 2014 Comments Off on Horseman’s Best Friend: Dogs and their Equine Counterparts
Equine and canine — they go together like peanut butter and jelly… peas and carrots… you get where we’re going with this. Walk around at a horse show, anywhere across the country, and you’ll find dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities escorting their four-hooved counterparts.
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NOTE: The 2014 Sun and Surf Circuit is currently taking place at the Del Mark Horsepark in CA. We spoke with Show Manager Clay MacLeod this morning to get an update on what effect, if any, the wildfires might have on the show.
Continue reading …Grand Opening of New Texas A&M $32 Million Equine Complex
May 15, 2014 Comments Off on Grand Opening of New Texas A&M $32 Million Equine Complex
Texas A&M celebrated the grand opening of the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Complex. This $32 million dollar facility is the first phase of a planned $80 million dollar project of the Equine Initiative.
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