It’s a Family Affair – Brian & Angela Stanhope and Kaylee Swanigan
It makes perfect sense that Brian & Angela Stanhope and Kaylee Swanigan are Clemson Tiger fans. College football fans are passionate, loyal, and enthusiastic; and tigers are fierce and courageous. It stands to reason that those qualities would pay off in the show ring. They certainly have for all three family members.
Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble
January 22, 2019 Comments Off on Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble
After waiting 11 months, the day has finally arrived. A beautiful, bright-eyed, wobbly-legged baby has joined your herd. Even though he’s only one day old, he has already accrued quite the list of expenses – from the stud fee to the cost of feed and vet care for the expectant mare, and more.
Continue reading …Don’t Worry, Be Happy! – Civility Between Former Clients & Trainers
January 18, 2019 Comments Off on Don’t Worry, Be Happy! – Civility Between Former Clients & Trainers
Unfortunately, splits between a trainer and client in the horse industry can be as messy as a bad divorce. To make matters more challenging, you likely run in the same circles and will frequently encounter each other at horse shows.
Continue reading …Protect Your Assets – What You Need to Know About Insurance
January 17, 2019 Comments Off on Protect Your Assets – What You Need to Know About Insurance
On July 30, 2018, AQHA Professional Horseman and judge Nancy Renfro hooked up her truck and trailer and started off on what should’ve been a routine three-day drive to the AQHA Youth World and NSBA World Show. Along for the ride were Renfro’s two girls, three dogs, and six horses loaded in the trailer.
Continue reading …Gene Parker – A Tribute to a Great Horseman
January 16, 2019 Comments Off on Gene Parker – A Tribute to a Great Horseman
On September 29, 2018, the horse world lost one of its best. Gene Parker, 68, owner of Gene Parker Farms in Orrum, North Carolina, passed away at the JP Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Leap of Faith – Katelyn Schultz Jumps with No Depth Perception
January 15, 2019 Comments Off on Leap of Faith – Katelyn Schultz Jumps with No Depth Perception
Katelyn Schultz had an exceptional year with her 11-year-old gelding, Dance Somemore (aka Connor). She says her goal for the AQHA Youth World was simply to have solid rounds and have fun. She says, “My biggest thing before every single ride and every single course that I jumped was that I wanted to go in and enjoy my horse. When I went in with that mindset, it obviously worked pretty well for me!”
Continue reading …Assistant Trainer Spotlight – A Look Behind the Curtain
January 10, 2019 Comments Off on Assistant Trainer Spotlight – A Look Behind the Curtain
Behind every great horse trainer is a band of hard-working people, making sure everything stays afloat. You might send your horse to a trainer because of the name and brand they have established; but, in reality, your horse will spend the majority of its time with an assistant. It’s not a glamorous or lucrative job, but it’s a vital part of keeping many programs running smoothly, and these riders deserve recognition.
Continue reading …AZ Fall Championship – More Entries & More Fun!
January 9, 2019 Comments Off on AZ Fall Championship – More Entries & More Fun!
Arizona Quarter Horse Association strives to give exhibitors what they want at all the shows they produce. Delivering towards that goal has been a big component of the upward trajectory of entries at the Arizona Fall Championship. The 2018 show, held September 19-23 in Scottsdale, Arizona, saw 7,603 AQHA class entries, which represents a 17% growth over the previous year.
Continue reading …Planning Your Show Schedule for 2019
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on Planning Your Show Schedule for 2019
As the season of reflection and resolution surrounds us, thoughts turn to charting a course for the coming year. It can be a daunting task with so many competing commitments. Several veterans of the process share their thoughts on planning for the New Year… of horse shows.
Continue reading …NCEA – Team Captains vs. No Team Captains
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA – Team Captains vs. No Team Captains
“Too many cooks in the kitchen” is a common trope of supervisors and employees alike. I can’t speak for the entire Texas A&M Equestrian Team, but those words were certainly running through my head when Coach Tana McKay announced that we would no longer have a team captain.
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