Pinto World Show Now Underway In Tulsa! Click Here for Results and Photos
June 13, 2018 Comments Off on Pinto World Show Now Underway In Tulsa! Click Here for Results and Photos
Colorful Pintos of all shapes and sizes have converged on Tulsa, Oklahoma for what has been described by competitors as the most fun World Show of the year!
Continue reading …Original Cowboy Purchased by Jeff Burley and Dakota Cotner
June 13, 2018 Comments Off on Original Cowboy Purchased by Jeff Burley and Dakota Cotner
“I think he’s one of the up and coming stallions for all-around horses, and this will open up a whole new avenue for him.”
Continue reading …Pattern Book Now Online For 71st Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Show
June 13, 2018 Comments Off on Pattern Book Now Online For 71st Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Show
The pattern book is now online for the 71st National Appaloosa Show and the Youth World Championship Show. Click here to view.
Continue reading …Kindred Bio Will Award 2 Scholarships to APHA Amateurs at World Show
June 13, 2018 Comments Off on Kindred Bio Will Award 2 Scholarships to APHA Amateurs at World Show
“I was absolutely thrilled to hear KindredBio would be sponsoring the Amateur scholarships again for 2018. It is such a unique opportunity for our young APHA exhibitors who are continuing their education as well as their horsemanship skills. Presenting the scholarship to Lindsey and Angie last year was exciting; KindredBio made the event extra special, and I can’t wait to see who will be receiving the scholarship this year, “she said.
Continue reading …Important Information For 2018 AQHA Youth World Qualifiers
June 13, 2018 Comments Off on Important Information For 2018 AQHA Youth World Qualifiers
Be the first 13-&-Under world champion in the seven core classes. New this year, Level 3 13-&-Under core classes have been added to the Ford Youth World schedule. Exhibitors can qualify to compete in Level 3 13-&-Under western pleasure, hunter under saddle, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, showmanship, ranch riding and trail
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A Very Equine Gender Reveal!
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A Very Equine Gender Reveal!
Then, of course, once she arrived, Baby Arya Grace had to have a photo shoot of her very own!
Continue reading …EC Video- Show Sharing Tip #8- Pattern Prep at the Horse Show
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on EC Video- Show Sharing Tip #8- Pattern Prep at the Horse Show
Remember, your horse has a certain “bag of tricks” it can do. Don’t try to teach him something new overnight. Utilize your best skills and apply them to complete the pattern in the best way you can THAT day.
Continue reading …Last Minute Reminders For Versatility Ranch Horse World- Starts Tomorrow!
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on Last Minute Reminders For Versatility Ranch Horse World- Starts Tomorrow!
Set a reminder to attend daily exhibitor meetings starting Tuesday, June 12, starting at 5 p.m., at the Reliance Arena Patio where pizza will be served to welcome all competitors. Exhibitor meetings for Wednesday through Friday are at 6:30 p.m. at the Lazy E Cantina. Be sure to stick around for the daily awards presentations.
Continue reading …House Approves $5 Million For Equine Assisted Therapy to Aid Veterans
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on House Approves $5 Million For Equine Assisted Therapy to Aid Veterans
The funding will enable an expansion of services that use equine-assisted therapy in conjunction with mental health care treatment and services to veterans.
Continue reading …Part 3 in Video Series- “Recognizing Facial Expressions of a Horse in Pain”
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on Part 3 in Video Series- “Recognizing Facial Expressions of a Horse in Pain”
“Muscle tension,” Dr. Berger says, “is a physiological response to internal (pain) and external threats (fear). Both behaviors evolved in the horse to protect its body.” A horse in pain can build an association between its pain and its potential source, be it a person, piece of tack or tool. It is essential to recognize and assuage the emotional response before an escalation in pain becomes an escalation in difficult behavior.
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