Check This Out… A Shirt That Promotes Better Posture For Equestrians
June 9, 2015 Comments Off on Check This Out… A Shirt That Promotes Better Posture For Equestrians
The gentle pull of NeuroBands simultaneously stimulates muscles to contract, while others relax, helping a rider to achieve optimal posture and fight fatigue.
Continue reading …2015 FEI European Championships Ready to Kick Off in Aachen
June 9, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 FEI European Championships Ready to Kick Off in Aachen
Reining is one of the five disciplines of the 2015 FEI European Championships at Aachen that’s scheduled for August 11th until 23rd. Aachen will host the FEI European Championships in five disciplines: dressage and show jumping, reining, vaulting and four-in-hand driving.
Continue reading …Need “Eyes On The Ground” During Your Ride? SOLOSHOT Robot Cameraman Might be the Answer
June 9, 2015 Comments Off on Need “Eyes On The Ground” During Your Ride? SOLOSHOT Robot Cameraman Might be the Answer
“One of the best ways to get better at an activity or sport is to watch yourself do it on film. SOLOSHOT makes it easy to capture that content and review it later.”
Continue reading …Time To Ride Challenge Kicks Off With 40% Increase in Contestants Competing For $100,000
June 8, 2015 Comments Off on Time To Ride Challenge Kicks Off With 40% Increase in Contestants Competing For $100,000
In its second year, 992 “Hosts” from 49 states signed up; a 40% increase over 702 hosts in 2014. Riding instructors, trainers, clubs, retailers, dude ranches, veterinarians, event managers, rescues, therapeutic riding programs, and other horse industry providers are competing for $100,000 cash and prizes by introducing newcomers to horses through fun, beginner-friendly activities.
Continue reading …UT-Martin Equestrian Team Presented With NCEA Sportsmanship Award
June 8, 2015 Comments Off on UT-Martin Equestrian Team Presented With NCEA Sportsmanship Award
The team has logged more than 1,000 hours of community service during the 2014-15 academic year while boasting a 3.15 team GPA for the fall 2014 and spring 2015 semesters.
Continue reading …Kent Family Makes Appearance on NBC’s America Ninja Warrior Competition
June 8, 2015 Comments Off on Kent Family Makes Appearance on NBC’s America Ninja Warrior Competition
Do you know someone adventurous enough to tackle obstacles like the Jumping Spider or Warped Wall? Longtime AQHA competitors, Ronnie and Vickie Kent, know someone willing to tackle such a feat, their 39-year-old son Brian Kent.
Continue reading …He Did It! American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown!
June 6, 2015 Comments Off on He Did It! American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown!
For those who haven’t been keeping track, it’s been 37 years since we’ve had a Triple Crown winner. During that time, 13 horses have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes only to be defeated at the Belmont.
Continue reading …2015 AQHA World Show Will Offer Level 2 Classes
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AQHA World Show Will Offer Level 2 Classes
“By adding Level 2 championships to the AQHA World Show, more horses and competitors are recognized for their efforts in the arena,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “Level 2 exhibitors will be competing for specially designed trophies, buckles, jackpots and the title of AQHA Level 2 champion at this year’s event.”
Continue reading …2015 Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity Wrap Up & Complete Results
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity Wrap Up & Complete Results
The seventh annual Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship Halter Futurity for Quarter Horses was held on Saturday, May 30th, as a special World Conformation Horse Association event during the prestigious Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association’s annual Redbud Spectacular Horse Show at the State Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Congratulations Kaylene Schroeder and Jaime Ballesteros on Recent Wedding!
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Kaylene Schroeder and Jaime Ballesteros on Recent Wedding!
Special thanks to Melissa Baus Photography for sharing these beautiful photos from the recent wedding of Kaylene Schroeder and Jaime Ballesteros. Their wedding took place this past weekend at the historic Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, IA.
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