The idea to say bye (at least for one show) to my blingy vest came to mind in an early afternoon of May 2016.
Continue reading …Equine Bloggers Exchange: Differences and Similarities Between U.S. and European Fashion
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Bloggers Exchange: Differences and Similarities Between U.S. and European Fashion
Above all, it’s becoming more and more of a trend to be different. By this, I mean that people are expressing their personalities through their outfits. Whether this be a button-up, a classy suit, or a fancy whip stitched hat (hats with whipstitch are a favorite of mine!). I love seeing these current trends because they create more self-expression and individuality in the show pen!
Continue reading …Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
Some of the most notable included Performance Halter for the amateur and youth divisions, adding a Top 20 award for the Amateur Walk Trot division, and a modification to the scoring system for Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation. Other noted discussions that I heard about, included the possibility of a competition license for SPB horses to compete with regular registry horses.
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Today meetings that are being held that will review the strategic plan to move APHA to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. There will also be an exciting demonstration of APHA’s new horseIQ program.
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Recap With Miss Las Vegas, Herself, Kina Tavary
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Recap With Miss Las Vegas, Herself, Kina Tavary
“Silver Dollar was the beginning of the show season for many competitors, but it was the beginning of a lot of new things for Speedy and I. If I said I wasn’t nervous, I would be lying.”
Continue reading …Congress Queen Travels with Sara Laughlin- 2018 Silver Dollar
February 28, 2018 Comments Off on Congress Queen Travels with Sara Laughlin- 2018 Silver Dollar
2017 Quarter Horse Congress Queen Sara Laughlin gave us a behind the scenes look at her trip to the 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit that’s currently underway in Las Vegas. Click here to view a blog about her experience and scroll below to view her fun photos. If you’d like to share your photos from a […]
Continue reading …What’s the Allure of Red Outfits?
February 27, 2018 Comments Off on What’s the Allure of Red Outfits?
What’s the first thing you think when you hear the word “red?” I think lipstick. Immediately, red lipstick makes me think passion, and passion has a direct link with horses.
Continue reading …Where Was She From? Parkland. Yeah- that Parkland.
February 21, 2018 Comments Off on Where Was She From? Parkland. Yeah- that Parkland.
I saw this little girl at the horse show whisper something to her dad a few minutes before he approached another photographer and I and asked if she could take pictures with us. He said she was just getting into photography and riding but really loved taking pictures and would love to hear any pointers we had… Where was she from? “Parkland.” Yeah- that Parkland. To her, it’s just where she’s from. To the adults in earshot, it now carries the same weight as Columbine or Sandy Hook.
Continue reading …Sometimes, I Think God Ties Me to the Wall…
February 19, 2018 Comments Off on Sometimes, I Think God Ties Me to the Wall…
Let me explain… as I tied one of my three-year-olds in her stall following her workout today (not the ever-so-patient 2-year-old tied to the wall in the picture) I had a bit of an epiphany!
Continue reading …Ever Wondered What’s On a Horse Trainer’s Mind?
February 15, 2018 Comments Off on Ever Wondered What’s On a Horse Trainer’s Mind?
We have the drive, the passion, and the will to fulfill your dreams, while at the same time fulfilling ours. We try to please, sometimes we fail, and we still get through the day with your horse on our mind.
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