Behind the Scenes at 2016 Sun and Surf, My First AQHA Show, with Mackenzie Preston
May 20, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2016 Sun and Surf, My First AQHA Show, with Mackenzie Preston
I’d been packing a week in advance for this trip to Del Mar; it was going to be my first AQHA show with my new horse, Where Do I Sign, aka “Tebow.” When Wednesday finally came around, I couldn’t wait to get out of class and head to the airport.
Continue reading …Quarter Horses Used in Magical Celebration in Texas
May 18, 2016 Comments Off on Quarter Horses Used in Magical Celebration in Texas
Horses aren’t just for showing, racing, competing, performance, and fun. They’re also used in magical celebrations like one that took place recently in Vernon, Texas.
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He wasn’t a large horse, but something in his eyes told me he was special. He wasn’t favored to win, but he was in the biggest horse race of the whole day. It had a $50,000 purse.
Continue reading …Never the Same- A Personal Blog on the Loss of a Foal
May 11, 2016 Comments Off on Never the Same- A Personal Blog on the Loss of a Foal
I think, as you lose more horses in life, it gets easier on some obscure level; but, it seems to taint you forever. In certain ways, you are even more fragile and loving about your animals, but much harder and stoic about them as well. You almost can’t put your finger on exactly how, but guardedness is forever present, perhaps after that sweet innocence is lost. Or maybe that’s just how it affects me.
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“As far as I’m concerned, every dollar I spend to support a kid with livestock, is a dollar I’m less likely to have to spend on addiction and rehab, unplanned pregnancy, and therapists. It’s no different than paying for them to play a school-sanctioned sport. Investing in your student’s success should be a universal language, not just one that’s spoken by parents.” – Karen Melroy
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 SOQHA Madness With Mindie Maus
April 11, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Photos From 2016 SOQHA Madness With Mindie Maus
Special thanks to Mindie Maus for sharing fun photos from behind the scenes at the Horsemanship pen at the 2016 SOQHA Madness that took place over the weekend in Wilmington, Ohio. If you’d like to share photos from an equine event near you, email b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Blog: The Do’s and Don’ts of Horse Shopping (From Someone Who’s Been There)
April 5, 2016 Comments Off on EC Blog: The Do’s and Don’ts of Horse Shopping (From Someone Who’s Been There)
Ask questions. The only dumb question is one that’s not asked. Some people tend to get shy when it comes to asking certain questions. I like to think, if I’m spending my hard earned money, I want to know everything there is to know about that horse.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at 2016 Martinganza With Steven Pelzer
March 31, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2016 Martinganza With Steven Pelzer
The 2016 Martinganza Quarter Horse Show and Futurity kicks off today in Williamston, North Carolina and will continue through the weekend. Judges for the event are Tanya Green, Pam Scott, Clint Fullerton, Chris Jeter, and Clay Macleod. A new schedule has been implemented for 2016 with random Trail on Friday and Saturday during set times. All […]
Continue reading …How It Feels to Be Named AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year!
March 16, 2016 Comments Off on How It Feels to Be Named AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year!
I was named the 2015 Professional Horsewoman of the Year, hence why my report is a bit tardy! It really hasn’t quite sunk in yet, and I’m so honored and humbled. This is a special award, because it comes from my peers. What many of you don’t know is that I didn’t grow up showing in the AQHA.
Continue reading …Sydney Scheckel – A Shining Light in the Equestrian Community
March 15, 2016 Comments Off on Sydney Scheckel – A Shining Light in the Equestrian Community
“Nothing’s forever…everything you experience, every hardship and ordeal is part of a master plan intended to teach you something or lead you somewhere. As hard as today may be, it will end, and there will be a tomorrow to look forward to. You just need the foresight and faith to see it.”
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