Gone are the days of the horse that did ten different classes before lunchtime. Over the past decade, the trend has undoubtedly shifted towards even more specialization with riders often having multiple horses: a rail horse that specializes in movement, a pattern horse with athletic maneuvering skills, and perhaps even a fun horse for ranch-type classes.
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Here’s the story of a man named Bradshaw. Surrounded by four, very lovely girls. All of them had hair of gold, and teeth so white. E! said, “Let’s film a show.” He said, “Give it a whirl!”
Here’s the story of a man named Bradshaw. Breeding Quarter Horses on his farm. Once a quarterback for the Steelers. Now it’s family BBQs and grandchildren on his arm.
Kardashians, you’d better watch out. Here comes the Bradshaw Bunch!
Around the Rings – AZ Fall Championships With G-Man
September 28, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings – AZ Fall Championships With G-Man
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Hold Your Horses, and Sign This Waiver
September 27, 2020 Comments Off on Hold Your Horses, and Sign This Waiver
Click here to read the complete article 44 – October, 2020 By Kimbrell Hines Anyone who has spent time around animals and horses, in particular, knows that they can be unpredictable. Even with gentle and well-trained horses, accidents and injuries occur. A person harmed by a horse may suffer serious injuries that require expensive medical […]
Continue reading …Chris and Melissa Jones – A Lifelong Passion for Horses
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Chris Jones was just seven years old when a horse first entered his life thanks to his older sister’s insistent pestering of their parents. A couple of years later, after getting enough of a taste of horses to spark a flame inside his own heart, Chris received a two-year-old Quarter Horse named Joe Leo’s Babe to call his own. The family participated in local open and 4-H shows, and the hobby occupied most of their summers.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Breeders Halter Futurity With G-Man
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Around the Rings – East Coast Futurity With G-Man
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Around the Rings – Tarheel Fall Classic With G-Man
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Around the Rings – East Coast Futurity With G-Man
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Foal Preschool • Early Education For Show Babies
August 27, 2020 Comments Off on Foal Preschool • Early Education For Show Babies
With all those babies filling up the pastures, it’s time to take a look at how breeders and trainers shape young minds to prepare them for their future in the show pen. Like any aspect of training, there are numerous theories and differing practices regarding the raising of foals. The paths to success may differ, but the commonality is being horseman enough to recognize the needs of their individual horses and develop a program that is right for them.
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