Green Level 1 Classes Make Their Debut at the AQHA World Show
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Green Level 1 Classes Make Their Debut at the AQHA World Show
Despite his large size and laidback attitude, Next Ones On Me, aka “Shooter,” is still very much a baby. At three years old, the dark gelding is just beginning his career in the show ring by competing in Hunter Under Saddle classes. He wasn’t shown much this year, being that it was his first season.
Continue reading …Chelsea and Paulina Martz – Equestrian Sisters Extraordinaire
November 2, 2014 Comments Off on Chelsea and Paulina Martz – Equestrian Sisters Extraordinaire
For Chelsea and Paulina Martz, showing horses is a family affair. Chelsea, 25, and Paulina, 16, are the daughters of Cathy and Gary Martz of Blacklick, Ohio. The genuine affection, good-natured ribbing, and dedication to the girls’ interest in riding are the ties that bind this dedicated horse show family together.
Continue reading …From the Publisher – Revisiting Our Roots
November 1, 2014 Comments Off on From the Publisher – Revisiting Our Roots
Recently, Amy and I were tasked with finding two dead-broke, healthy, good-minded horses for some friends in Ohio. There was a list of requirements that made this task a bit more daunting for us. The horses had to be capable of being ridden on a trail, a real trail over hills, through valleys and rivers that cover their nearly 2000 acre property. Their farm is peppered with trophy deer, wild birds, rabbits, squirrels and coyotes, so the horses had to be broke to gunfire so the riders can shoot them from the saddle.
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