The Bottom Line – An EC Blog by Judge Jennifer Sawyer
June 23, 2023 Comments Off on The Bottom Line – An EC Blog by Judge Jennifer Sawyer
An EC Blog by Jennifer Sawyer With thousands of miles spent on the road already this year, I feel inspired to talk about things from the judge’s side of the pen. There is constant banter on social media these days about “what judges look for” and a million and one questions about every pattern […]
Continue reading …Where We Might Make a Difference – The Deeper Purpose of the Dantona Family
June 22, 2023 Comments Off on Where We Might Make a Difference – The Deeper Purpose of the Dantona Family
By EC Intern Tierney Horton “People think you need to just get stuff done, but people need their hearts taken care of, that is the deeper purpose of us coming. To make sure their heart is ok.” – Faith Dantona. On their missions around the world, the Dantona family has garnered a unique perspective […]
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We recently asked our readers: What do you recommend for those looking to update their method of putting up their show hair? What do you use with that hair routine? Pins? Hair net? Hair spray? As usual, our readers were great resources! Read on to see what method might work for you, or […]
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An EC Blog by Hannah Campbell Zapletal WildeWood Farm, Inc. in Cumming, Georgia A father of darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I […]
Continue reading …Inaugural $10,000 Added All American Novice Horse Futurity at The Big A – Brought to You by the Cook Family
June 12, 2023 Comments Off on Inaugural $10,000 Added All American Novice Horse Futurity at The Big A – Brought to You by the Cook Family
By JR Cook and Delores Kuhlwein Update from JR Cook: Rod Patrick has donated a pair of full quill ostrich boots to the winner. 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse owners and trainers, take note. The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Futurity brought to you by the Cook Family will be held July 5th […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein 2022 was a disheartening year for Wendy Ray, a 72-year-old affectionately known as “Grammy” throughout the Wisconsin horse community. She lost the first horse she’d ever owned to colic in February – “Tiffany” was a rescue she and her family had brought back from starvation. Then in July, Grammy was in a […]
Continue reading …Horse Show Dogs: Our Canine Counterparts Add Another Layer Of Fun And Family To Shows
June 9, 2023 Comments Off on 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.
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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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