Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
“To lose two young athletes in this dreadful way is a terrible shock and our hearts go out to their families and friends,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said.
Continue reading …Congratulations Keaton Crawford and Kara Vickery on Signing With SMU Mustangs!
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations Keaton Crawford and Kara Vickery on Signing With SMU Mustangs!
“This is a very talented group that we signed this fall,” said Gwin. “They excel in both the ring and in the classroom and I believe they will add depth to the equestrian program and represent SMU well.”
Continue reading …Improving Halter Judging With Form to Function
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Improving Halter Judging With Form to Function
A laid back shoulder allows horses to reach out further as there is greater room for the humerus bone to rotate before it contacts the shoulder blade, which increases stride length and contributes to quality of movement.
Continue reading …Schedules For 2016 AQHA Level 1 Championships
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Schedules For 2016 AQHA Level 1 Championships
The newly added 2016 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships is slated for April 13-17 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The 2016 AQHA West Level 1 Championships will return April 20-24 to the South Point Equestrian & Events Center in Las Vegas, and the 2016 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships is tentatively scheduled for May 4-8 at the Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Continue reading …Find Your AQHA Level For 2016 Online
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Find Your AQHA Level For 2016 Online
Exhibitors and owners must print their level eligibility to give to show management during the 2016 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2016, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the AQHA leveling Web-based verification system.
Continue reading …Minority Report – Young Male Competitors in a Ring Full of Girls
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Minority Report – Young Male Competitors in a Ring Full of Girls
A lone, rather plain ship bobs along a sea of sparkles and bright colors. He tends to stick out from the crowd because his attire lacks all the glitz. Then again, he also blends in with the wall, so he’ll pilot his horse a little more to the front to let his ride shine. This might be the lone male rider in a youth Western Pleasure class or the only young man competing in Showmanship.
Continue reading …My Experience Riding in the London New Year’s Day Parade!
January 4, 2016 Comments Off on My Experience Riding in the London New Year’s Day Parade!
There is something really quite surreal riding up The Mall. Behind you is Admiralty Arch and in front of you Buckingham Palace, the Victoria, and Albert Monument. You can hear the parade still going on as well as the TV helicopters buzzing overhead.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the FL Gulf Coast Show – 1/04 with the G-Man
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UPDATE: S/C 1 Results From FL. Gulf Coast and Complete FL. Gold Coast Results
January 4, 2016 Comments Off on UPDATE: S/C 1 Results From FL. Gulf Coast and Complete FL. Gold Coast Results
Following the trend set last week by an increase in Gold Coast entries, show management reports that entries are up for the Gulf Coast as well, recording more than 1,300 entries per judge in all divisions.
Continue reading …6 Cold-Weather Tips For Horse Owners
January 4, 2016 Comments Off on 6 Cold-Weather Tips For Horse Owners
One of the major causes for colic in the winter is an impaction caused by inadequate water intake. Technology has provided us with excellent solutions to that problem: heated water tubs and non-freezing automatic watering systems.
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