Headley Quarter Horses Offers Extra Incentive For Ranch Riding Competitors
September 24, 2021 Comments Off on Headley Quarter Horses Offers Extra Incentive For Ranch Riding Competitors
Ranch Riding exhibitors who show at both the Congress and AQHA World Shows this year are vying for an extra incentive thanks to the support and generosity of Steve and Kathy Headley. The incentive is multi-faceted; a competitor must show at both shows – two of the Headley family’s favorite shows to attend – to be in the running for winnings additional to those already offered at those shows.
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Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Bradley once said, “Becoming number one is easier than remaining number one.” I think anyone who has ever reached the pinnacle of sports, industry, or any other competitive venture they find themselves thrust into agrees. Competition is about winning or losing. It’s about trying to take something others desire.
Continue reading …On The Cover: JR Cook and Line Up Behind
September 20, 2021 Comments Off on On The Cover: JR Cook and Line Up Behind
Line Up Behind. It’s a cheeky name that has proven to be somewhat prophetic during the past year or so, as this talented 4-year-old gelding has been piloted by owner, JR Cook, and trainer, Cole Baker, to win almost every major show circuit in the country. The big, beautiful, bay named “Calvin” is by VS Flatline and out of Shes Immortal. He was purchased by the Cook family from Capital Quarter Horses, LLC, after the AQHA World Show in 2019, and they’ve had immense success ever since.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Breeders Halter Futurity With G-Man
September 17, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Breeders Halter Futurity With G-Man
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Around the Rings – East Coast Halter Futurity with the G-man
September 7, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings – East Coast Halter Futurity with the G-man
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Around the Rings – NSBA World With G-Man
August 16, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings – NSBA World With G-Man
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A New APHA Rule Provides A Third Pathway for Regular Registry
August 8, 2021 Comments Off on A New APHA Rule Provides A Third Pathway for Regular Registry
In a huge move, APHA Directors recently approved a new rule that provides a third method of attaining Regular Registry papers for eligible solid horses.
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“After working for Harold, I came home and said photography was what I wanted to do,” Crystal explains. “So, I bought some cameras from Harold and started doing some local shows, and then it just kind of gained steam from there. I understood how horses look. I understood the conformation. I understood the balance, and structure was easy for me. I needed to learn the business part. While working for Harold, I was allowed to see someone making money doing it.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the 2021 AQHYA Youth World – with the G-Man
August 6, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the 2021 AQHYA Youth World – with the G-Man
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Keys to a Profitable Equine Business
August 4, 2021 Comments Off on Keys to a Profitable Equine Business
“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,” is common advice for those starting down a career path or pursuing a career change. But what happens when what you love is horses, and high expenses come with a life in this industry? Can the work pay off and transform into a profitable business? Or equine enthusiasts that try to transform their passion into a livelihood might become tellers of the famous one-liner, “My horse eats better than I do.”
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