The great ones will have a show record over time that tells the story. So train your brain to handle short term disappointment and look at the entire show history of your animal.
Continue reading …The horse industry, at large, and stock horse breed organizations specifically have dropped in horses registered, as well as individual memberships progressively, and, for the most part, continuously over the last decade. There are many reasons for that, but just that fact alone is something to wrap your head around. When a stock horse breed organization has less than 2,000 horse registrations per year, they begin to enter a category known as a “rare breed.” That number may seem like a large number, but when you consider that since 2014, there has been a progressive decline resulting in 1,400 less registrations, you can start to wrap your head around a more global view of a single issue and then begin to consider the further implications for the association, as well as the trickle-down effect for individual members.
Continue reading …“No one really wants to deal with death, so I do my best to be there and make it as easy as possible for them.” It’s unfortunate when you lose a horse and even more devastating when you lose one of those “once in a lifetime” horses.
Continue reading …Tim Kimura is known as the “Man Of Trail” or he might even be better known for his catch phrase, “Making Trail Great Again.” Regardless of how you refer to Tim, everyone knows that he is the man behind the incredible Trail courses that we see in AQHA classes today.
Continue reading …Confidence is key and nothing shines brighter than someone who feels good about the horse they are riding, the tack they are using, and the show clothes they are wearing.
Continue reading …Not only do we idolize Kent for his sense of style and undeniable talent, but there is also a lot that Kent can teach us about life, both in and out of the arena. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and have fun. Own it! If you feel good, you will look good, and everyone’s bound to notice the confidence you’re exuding, no matter what arena of life you may find yourself in.
Continue reading …It’s hard to believe that she’s 35 years old by looking at her move. She certainly isn’t a quitter!
Continue reading …The win is never guaranteed, since so many factors go into a horse show competition, not to mention the fact that your partner has a mind of his/her own. Sportsmanship begins when a team is first put together, so having milestones or goals to work towards contributes to each of our own individual success plans.
Continue reading …Thanks to the Rippeon girls, Allie and Maddie, for snapping some fun photos from their adventures at the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast shows over the New Year! If you’d like to share your horse show photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …This New Year we had to confront several people shooting fireworks from the street over our home and barn. They tried to tell us why they had the right to do so. I had to tell them why our horses were frantic. Last year, Mark spoke to neighbors a few houses north of us about the fireworks they were shooting over our home and our neighbors’ home. They, in a drunken state, said it would be over soon. Nice answer. Welcome to the neighborhood I’ve lived in for over 20 years. But, tell me that I have to take it in the name of the rights of others, as my animals and I have none, it seems, and the police are too busy with all the other nonsense people dream up in the name of a good time. We know some of the fireworks are not legal. No one cares.
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