Everything You Need to Know About the Solid Gold Series All Breed Maiden Futurity
March 14, 2017 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the Solid Gold Series All Breed Maiden Futurity
The Solid Gold Futurity is back! Returning to Lake St. Louis, MO. May 25-28 in the form of the Solid Gold Series, the All Breed Maiden Futurity will be held in conjunction with the MoQHA Gateway Classic.
Continue reading …Using the Principle of Non-Resistance in Equine Bodywork
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For example, when you ask the horse to bend his nose toward you and he resists because the muscles of the poll and neck are tight, your first impulse is to pull harder and make him bend towards you. If you react to the resistance in the horse by doing more or harder, the horse will continue to resist, tense or brace.
Continue reading …Look Who’s Talking – Horse Communicators
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If, like Doctor Doolittle, you’ve ever found yourself wondering if it’s possible to talk to your horse, you’re not in strange company. The Equine Chronicle listened in, so to speak, as a few top exhibitors chatted with their equine partners through trained animal communicators.
Continue reading …Rock My Motion – The Cross-Over Kid
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Click here to read the complete article 156 – March/April, 2017 By Alison Foster Rock My Motion, the 15-hand bay gelding by Appaloosa stallion, Hot Chocolate Chip, and out of She’s Radical, by AQHA stallion Radical Rodder, is rocking the horse show circuit. “Tex” is a Western Pleasure hotshot. He won his first major accolade […]
Continue reading …Newly Sworn-In APHA President, George Ready, Resigns; Dr. Craig Wood Named President
March 13, 2017 Comments Off on Newly Sworn-In APHA President, George Ready, Resigns; Dr. Craig Wood Named President
“Based on events at the convention and obvious disagreements on how we go forward, and based on my heavy work schedule, it is in everyone’s best interest for me to resign,” said Ready.
Continue reading …Final Photos and Results from AZ Sun Circuit
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Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur Western Riding RESULTS 3 Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur Trail RESULTS 3 Amateur Ranch Riding RESULTS Day 3 Amateur Showmanship RESULTS Day 3 Driving RESULTS 3 Green, Junior, Novice Trail RESULTS 3 Hunt Seat Equitation RESULTS_3 Hunter Under Saddle RESULTS 2 Hunter Under Saddle_RESULTS_3 Open Western Riding RESULTS 3 Youth Halter RESULTS […]
Continue reading …Management Tips to Reduce the Risk of Springtime Laminitis
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In many parts of the country, dormant winter forages will soon transition to lush, green grass. As seasons change, forage growth accelerates and ingestion of fructan-rich grasses increases. While overindulgence of fructans can be problematic for certain horses, owners can take steps to ensure a seamless changeover in forage consumption.
Continue reading …What I Wished I Knew Before My Kids Started Showing Horses
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For those who have grown up around horses, the question of why parents would want to get their children involved in the world of competitive horse showing seems like a silly one.
Continue reading …Final Sun Circuit Blog- Farewell Friends!
March 13, 2017 Comments Off on Final Sun Circuit Blog- Farewell Friends!
As my last day showing at the Sun Circuit come to a close I would like to take a minute to reflect on what an amazing time I had with so many beautiful people. It reminded me of one of my favorite things about horse shows (besides riding horses) is that I get the chance to meet, make friends, and catch up with people from all over the country and even the world. So thank you to all the amazing people in this industry that make it that much better and so much more fulfilling!
Continue reading …Join AQHA in Supporting Wildfire Relief Efforts
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The recent wildfires devastated acreage in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle and tragically took the lives of humans, horses and other livestock and wildlife in their paths. With so many needing help, the American Quarter Horse Association has provided financial support to the relief efforts of AQHA alliance partner Working Ranch Cowboys Association through its Foundation Crisis Fund and suggests donating much-needed supplies through the National Reining Horse Association.
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