Horseman’s Best Friend: Dogs and their Equine Counterparts
May 15, 2014 Comments Off on Horseman’s Best Friend: Dogs and their Equine Counterparts
Equine and canine — they go together like peanut butter and jelly… peas and carrots… you get where we’re going with this. Walk around at a horse show, anywhere across the country, and you’ll find dogs of all sizes, breeds, and personalities escorting their four-hooved counterparts.
Continue reading …What’s the Secret to Long-Term Client/Trainer Relationships
May 14, 2014 Comments Off on What’s the Secret to Long-Term Client/Trainer Relationships
It’s refreshing to see how a single shared passion for the horse can shape the lives of so many individuals. Several highly successful competitors and trainers in the industry have developed long-term business relationships into family-like relationships that all started with a horse.
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In the late 1970s, I took some time off from college to work in a well-respected barn while contemplating a major in Equine Science. It meant 65 hour work weeks for a mere $100 paycheck, but I was so excited just to be in the small orbit of an internationally famous trainer with rock star status.
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Hello everybody! Oh my, our Association has exciting news! Pete Kyle has been hired to be the new Executive Director of Shows and Judges.
Continue reading …Dry River Ranch – Terry Cross & Stephen Stephens
May 13, 2014 Comments Off on Dry River Ranch – Terry Cross & Stephen Stephens
Dry River Ranch stretches across eighty acres of land in rural Weatherford, Texas. Owned and operated by AQHA Professional Horsemen Terry Cross and Stephen Stephens, this multi-purpose ranch stands stallions, foals out mares, and offers a complete horse training program.
Continue reading …The Balancing Act – Between Work and Play
March 10, 2014 Comments Off on The Balancing Act – Between Work and Play
A Motivational Article for Almost-Amateurs Who Fear that Adult Responsibilities will Interfere with their Competitive Passion!
Continue reading …Wildes Show Horses – Dreams, Dedication and Miracles…
March 10, 2014 Comments Off on Wildes Show Horses – Dreams, Dedication and Miracles…
Residing in Lakeside, California, close to the lively metropolitan area of San Diego, APHA trainer Tim Wildes along with his wife and APHA coach, Karen, manage one of the largest APHA youth all-around barns in the country.
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Sometimes, great horse names are intentionally chosen because they hint at a foal’s bloodlines. Other times, names just pop into an owner’s head and they stick. Many horse names, including those that may appear mundane on paper, have great tales behind them.
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Barn fires are probably the most common cause of burn injuries in horses, but they may also be burned by lightning, electricity, caustic chemicals or friction.
Continue reading …Healthy Horse Show Living – Healthy for Life
March 9, 2014 Comments Off on Healthy Horse Show Living – Healthy for Life
We inspect every bale of hay, read about the latest supplements, and agonize over the amount of protein in our horses’ grain. Yet, at a horse show, we won’t think twice about eating a greasy cheeseburger or indulging in a couple of sugary treats.
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