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Today’s Top Trends in Western Pleasure

November 13, 2018 Comments Off

It seems as if trends in the Western Pleasure pen come and go faster than the seasons change. Typically, the winners set the trends, whether it’s what they wear or how their horses move down the rail.

Divide & Conquer – Partnerships, Fractional Ownership & LLCs

November 12, 2018 Comments Off

When Justify won the Triple Crown this summer, win photos showed him sporting two different silks: one representing WinStar Farms and another representing the China Horse Club. It’s most likely the first time that a Triple Crown winning Thoroughbred has been owned by one, or more, ownership syndications.

Terry Bradshaw Expands Into the Performance Arena

November 9, 2018 Comments Off

To most, Terry Bradshaw is known as a former quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, movie star, and jovial football commentator. To the AQHA world, the multiple Super Bowl winner is known for breeding, raising, and showing champion Halter horses.

Western Pleasure Super Sires Continues to Grow

November 7, 2018 Comments Off

Six years ago, when news spread that the Reichert Celebration would no longer hold its slot class, a dedicated group of horsemen jumped into problem-solving mode. They recognized the void that the class’s absence would leave in the industry, particularly for stallion owners and breeders.

Show Me the Money – The Keys to Ft Knox for Breeders & Exhibitors

November 6, 2018 Comments Off

How the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity found the keys to Fort Knox for breeders and exhibitors.

NCEA – How Collegiate Riding is Changing Horsemanship Classes

November 5, 2018 Comments Off

“What. Is. This?” That was the first thought that ran through my mind as I stared down at the jumble of lines and maneuvers on the piece of paper my coach had given me.

Anita Wiescamp – A Horsewoman in Many Arenas

November 2, 2018 Comments Off

For some, showing horses is about legacy. The experience derives meaning from competing astride horses that they bred, raised, and trained themselves. Then, there are those who have a passion for a single event and diligently pursue excellence in a specialized field. For others, showing horses is all about facilitating talent in a wide array of disciplines. Whether it’s Western Pleasure or Halter, these horsemen are drawn to superb bloodlines, sterling conformation, and beautiful movement. They want to pursue it all.

Scott Weiss – A Lifelong Love of Horses

November 1, 2018 Comments Off

Individually, Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw are two powerhouses in the industry, each with an impressive resume including multiple World Champion titles. They were married in May of 2017, and, like many young couples, they’re navigating the life of newlyweds while juggling rigorous careers with the demands that only a life in the horse industry can bring.

Cellυlitis in Horses

October 30, 2018 Comments Off

Cellulitis is an inflammatory process of the skin and deeper tissues, and it is commonly associated with bacterial infection. In horses, cellulitis usually appears as a severely swollen limb and typically involves only one limb, most often a hind limb.

Halter Help! – Avoiding Problems in the Pen

October 29, 2018 Comments Off

Prepping for a major event like the Quarter Horse Congress means thinking about how to achieve picture perfect presentation when you step into the ring. For Halter exhibitors, this involves keeping yourself and your horse calm in busy chutes and warm-up pens, tracking multiple times through a distracting arena, and presenting your horse at its peak conformation for what might be well over an hour of judging.