Horse Show Dogs: Our Canine Counterparts Add Another Layer Of Fun And Family To Shows
Go to any horse show and you will see a mena-gerie of dog breeds also in attendance. There is just something about horses and dogs that go together, and chances are you may see some very familiar dog faces below.
By Delores Kuhlwein The debate about how to bring new youth and exhibitors into upper level shows – or the industry in general – is an ongoing topic, and one that probably still has not reached its peak of discussion. Word is, however, that on a recent weekend in Michigan, more than one opportunity to […]
Continue reading …Advanced Equine Reproduction Techniques Now Include Sexed Semen With ICSI
June 7, 2023 Comments Off on Advanced Equine Reproduction Techniques Now Include Sexed Semen With ICSI
Pregnancy rates with artificial insemination, embryo transfer, frozen semen, frozen embryos, sperm injection and other assisted reproduction techniques have improved greatly in the past decade. Now a few stallion owners are offering their clients the ability to utilize sex-sorted semen in conjunction with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to create a foal of the desired sex.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Special Invitation, 1998- 2023
June 6, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Special Invitation, 1998- 2023
By Delores Kuhlwein “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” – Maya Angelou. Special Invitation, the first APHA son of Invitation Only, passed away on May 9, 2023. The 1998 bay Tobiano Stallion, out of Ribbon In My Hair (by Scotch Bar Tommy), […]
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What are judges looking for in today’s Performance Halter class, and is form-to-function still the ultimate goal?
Continue reading …Scott Reinartz – A Horseman Of Dedication And Genuine Gratefulness
June 3, 2023 Comments Off on Scott Reinartz – A Horseman Of Dedication And Genuine Gratefulness
To watch Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar (Hank) in a Trail class is to witness perfect harmony between horse and rider. When the pair won Select Trail at the AQHA World Show in 2020 over 89 other entries, their combination of skill, precision and synchronicity was a sight to behold.
Continue reading …Do Your Equine Contracts Really Protect You?
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Do Your Equine Contracts Really Protect You?
Equine contracts can be good news or bad news. The good news is that the contracts used in your equine activities–such as waiver/release documents, training contracts, boarding contracts, leases, and sale contracts–can potentially prevent legal disputes from occurring. The bad news is that your contracts might not protect you as well as you expect. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a legal dispute to discover the shortcomings of your contracts. Careful advance planning, however, can improve your chances of success.
Continue reading …Paying It Forward – Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Style
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Paying It Forward – Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Style
By Delores Kuhlwein We often hear about people paying it forward to others – from the drive through at Starbucks to the one at McDonalds, since people lifting each other’s spirits and simply making the world a better and brighter place is newsworthy. Undoubtedly, we also see the horse community rallying when tragedy strikes. But […]
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Be Pushable – An EC Blog By Jessica Strott Be pushable. If you are an athlete, or heck, even someone with any kind of goal, be pushable. As a trainer, coachability and humility are two of my favorite traits a student can possess. Pair those with work ethic, and you have an unbeatable mixture for […]
Continue reading …Saddling Up To Be A Government Ally
May 30, 2023 Comments Off on Saddling Up To Be A Government Ally
How you can help protect your beloved industry with good, old fashioned politicking.
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