Once again, we look to our equine family to rally around one of our own, Peter Cofrancesco III, who is in need of prayers following a sudden heart attack. Member of the horse industry will know Peter best as a Halter horse enthusiast, husband, father, and tireless youth advocate.
There’s nothing AQHA gelding, Sohotisleaguerslad, likes to do better at the end of a long day than kick up his hoofs and relax with the latest edition of his favorite magazine! Here he is enjoying a lazy, summer day in Sigtuna, Sweden with his appendix friend, Lex. Photo courtesy of Ebba Yttermyr. If you have […]
Continue reading …A Celebration of Life to honor our friend and beloved equine photographer, Don Trout, will take place September, 9th from 10 am to 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 877 E Woodland St. Collinsville, TX. 76233. Click here for more information.
Continue reading …“After over a year in development with the riders of SmartPak, we’re confident that Hadley Breeches will bring you high-quality breeches with the features you want at a price you’ll love.”
Continue reading …Solid Paint-breds who carry a Paint pattern gene are invited to show with their colorful counterparts in challenge and sweepstakes classes at the 2017 APHA World Championship Show—follow these steps to take advantage of this new opportunity and $40,000 in cash and prizes in these special events:
Continue reading …What could possibly be cuter than a child with their first pony? A right of passage for all equestrians, being paired up with your first equine partner is an unforgettable moment.
Continue reading …More than $40,000 has been added to the reining challenge classes at the 2017 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show, taking place September 20–October 1 in Fort Worth, Texas—now, there are more reasons than ever to saddle up and slide your Paint to a big payday. This year, the challenge classes will be leveled using NRHA’s edibility criteria with three levels taking place concurrently.
Continue reading …This year’s gathering will feature Olympic, Pan American, World Equestrian Games, and World Champion greats including Greg Best, Phillip Dutton, Craig Johnson, Steffen Peters and Suzy Stafford as well as outstanding overall horsemen such as Ken McNabb, Julie Goodnight, Van Hargis, Chris Irwin, Steve Lantvit, and Wendy Murdoch. Clinic topics will cover the gamut from the English disciplines of dressage, jumping, eventing, driving, and English pleasure through the western sports of cutting, reining, western pleasure, ranch riding, cowboy dressage, and trail. Sessions will also be presented on liberty horse training, mounted games, the training of easy gaited horses, vaulting, and more.
Continue reading …“The Appaloosa Horse Club is enthused about this year’s sale and the quality of its consignments.” ApHC Sale Committee Chair, Sean Schembri stated. “Prospective buyers should take advantage of this opportunity to select from among the very best pedigrees in the business. The Sale Committee has placed an emphasis on providing a diverse offering of outstanding horses. Don’t miss the 2017 World Sale!”
Continue reading …Q: Is rotational deworming still a viable equine parasite control method?
A: This concept goes back decades and, overall, is highly discouraged. By deworming every horse every few months, horse owners can do more harm than good — increasing the horse’s risk for parasite resistance.