Taking Personal Ownership of Your Show Ring Success… and Failure
September 20, 2018 Comments Off on Taking Personal Ownership of Your Show Ring Success… and Failure
“I have recently been talking with different trainers all over the country regarding their systems for communicating behavioral expectations to their clients. I admit, that when I first started to seek out this information, I didn’t expect any of them to be so forthcoming.”
Continue reading …2018 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses
September 19, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses
This is not a sport; this is a love story. It’s a story about the years and hours spent to prepare for this event. It’s a story about the tears, the smiles, and the happiness. This is riding a Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …The Shape of a Trophy is Not What Defines Your Experience
September 18, 2018 Comments Off on The Shape of a Trophy is Not What Defines Your Experience
As a small fry, I was always asking to lope. I thought it was the goal and the entire point to move up age divisions. It turns out, it’s only half the point.
Continue reading …The Horse Show- A Place of Great Fun and Great Disappointment
September 7, 2018 Comments Off on The Horse Show- A Place of Great Fun and Great Disappointment
By: Erin Grace Wieldraayer The Grace Of Life Blog- “Show The Horses” Horse shows are a place of camaraderie… and the most passive aggressive adults you will ever meet. This is a place where we all look like the walking dead with great acceptance. It’s a place where eating last night’s dinner (insert whatever the […]
Continue reading …To AQHYA- Thanks for the Memories…
September 6, 2018 Comments Off on To AQHYA- Thanks for the Memories…
“To all of you, who have some youth years left, don’t take them for granted. Enjoy the 2 am rides, the thrill of jogging down the center of the arena with all eyes on you, and the victories big and small. Remember to stay humble; because, even though you’re in the pen alone, it took a village to get you there.”
It’s often difficult for Amateur riders to find a dark color (apart from black) that’s elegant and appropriate to show in. In my opinion, dark gray is perfect: it’s different, but not too odd.
Continue reading …It Takes a Village… Er… a Horse Show Community to Raise a Child
September 4, 2018 Comments Off on It Takes a Village… Er… a Horse Show Community to Raise a Child
“It is interesting that some of the worst fears for many parents, are things that pose no worry while at a horse show.”
Continue reading …The Mysterious Mysteries of the Horse Show Office Unveiled…
August 31, 2018 Comments Off on The Mysterious Mysteries of the Horse Show Office Unveiled…
Mystery #4: High points, high points, high points? Why are they not updated? Why are they incorrect? Why can’t the show secretary provide an accurate list of them that is up to date all the time?
Continue reading …Do You Treat Your Horse Like an Athletic Partner?
August 28, 2018 Comments Off on Do You Treat Your Horse Like an Athletic Partner?
“He’s not the tool that allows me to participate in my chosen hobby, or just something I use for this phase of my life activities. I absolutely want what is best for him, and I’m very cognizant of his physical and mental well-being.”
Continue reading …Susan Juroe Plans to LOPE WITH GRACE Into Winner’s Circle
August 23, 2018 Comments Off on Susan Juroe Plans to LOPE WITH GRACE Into Winner’s Circle
Who doesn’t love a great horse and rider duo? Well, there will soon be a new team trotting into both AQHA and APHA arenas around the country. I spoke with rider Susan Juroe about her new horse, “Lope With Grace,” (aka “Ellie”) to get all the details.
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