Saddle Up for St. Jude is a volunteer-based fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through trail rides, horse shows or other equestrian events. In 2015, these unique luxury vacation and working cattle ranches are participating to host Saddle Up events to help St. Jude in this all-important battle of fighting childhood cancer and to save lives of thousands of children around the world.
Continue reading …Behind-the-Scenes at 2015 AQHA Convention With Scott Trahan
March 9, 2015 Comments Off on Behind-the-Scenes at 2015 AQHA Convention With Scott Trahan
“Many Halter competitors and trainers attended the session on Halter for the anticipated ‘lip chain’ discussion. While many of us were thinking this was a topic of the past, it seems to have resurfaced.”
Continue reading …$100,000 Time to Ride Challenge Now Open for Registration
March 9, 2015 Comments Off on $100,000 Time to Ride Challenge Now Open for Registration
Registration is now open at www.timetoride.com for the 2015 Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots campaign offering $100,000 cash and prizes to horse professionals to grow the horse industry by introducing people to horses through beginner-friendly horse experiences.
Continue reading …Opening at Char-O-Lot Ranch For Assistant Trainer Positions
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Opening at Char-O-Lot Ranch For Assistant Trainer Positions
Continue reading …Gary Roberts, Stephanie Lynn, and Holly Hover Named Professionals of the Year During AQHA Convention
March 9, 2015 Comments Off on Gary Roberts, Stephanie Lynn, and Holly Hover Named Professionals of the Year During AQHA Convention
Being named an AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year is one of the top awards of the equine industry. These individuals were nominated and voted on by their peers.
Continue reading …Spring Forward! Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks
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What does this mean for horse owners across the country? Unfortunately, you’ll lose an hour of sleep, but you will gain an hour of daylight for riding after work!
Continue reading …Martha Stewart Writes NY Mayor Insisting Investigation Into Horse Death
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Within Stewart’s letter, that’s being circulated around the Internet, she’s calling for an inquiry into the history of any prior health problems, how long the animal was in pain before he was euthanized, and if cramped living conditions or inhumane treatment may have contributed to his death.
Continue reading …Ariat Sponsors Fictional Character From Nicholas Sparks’ New Movie “The Longest Ride”
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on Ariat Sponsors Fictional Character From Nicholas Sparks’ New Movie “The Longest Ride”
Click here to watch the movie trailer and check out Scott Eastwood who plays “Luke Collins.” Also, visit Ariat.com to enter their contest to win a trip to the Hollywood Movie Premiere, see the cast, and get an Ariat Makeover!
Continue reading …#Fun Friday: A Little Horse Powered Fun on a Snow Day
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on #Fun Friday: A Little Horse Powered Fun on a Snow Day
The 11 second video features Brereton aboard his three-year-old Quarter Horse named “Si” providing a bit of horsepower for fellow cowboy/snowboarder Chase Richter as he “attempts” a jump.
Continue reading …South Carolina Equestrian Moves to #1 Spot in NCEA Rankings
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on South Carolina Equestrian Moves to #1 Spot in NCEA Rankings
Following a pair of Baylor losses and a South Carolina win against Auburn, the Gamecocks move into the No. 1 spot for the first time this year. Georgia, which defeated Texas A&M on Saturday, moves to No. 2. Baylor drops to No. 3, while TCU is No. 4 and Oklahoma State is No. 5.
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