EC TV- Thanks For The Memories- AQHA World 2021
This AQHA World Show was one for the books with the Select World Championship, Level 1 World Championship, and Open/Amateur World Championship all in one place! Click on the link below to relive some of the most exciting moments from the show, right here on EC TV.
World Championship Appaloosa Show Continues to Thrive in Fort Worth
December 7, 2021 Comments Off on World Championship Appaloosa Show Continues to Thrive in Fort Worth
The Appaloosa family took over the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, October 29th – November 6th, 2021 for a showing of versatility and beauty that is the Appaloosa breed. This year marks the 32nd consecutive year the World Show has been held in Fort Worth and its 61st consecutive year overall. The nine-day event consisted of 89 non-pro classes and 96 open classes, with 2,213 total entries.
Continue reading …Mother-Daughter Congress Champion Duo
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on Mother-Daughter Congress Champion Duo
“I love being able to show alongside my mom, because we both share the same passion for horses, and doing it together is the best,” Jillian says. “My mom is the person who got me into showing and, without the industry, I don’t know what I would be doing today. My mom and I are always helping each other with Dodger and giving each other tips to work on. Although sometimes it’s hard to show the same horse, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Continue reading …Horse Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Survivor, AQHA Rider
December 3, 2021 Comments Off on Horse Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Survivor, AQHA Rider
Kylie is a 17-year-old senior who has been riding since she was six years old and showing since she was eight. She currently competes with her bay AQHA gelding, My Blazin Zipper, in all around events.
Continue reading …Winter Weather- A Guide to Blanketing Horses
December 3, 2021 Comments Off on Winter Weather- A Guide to Blanketing Horses
Do you know the degree of blanket warmth your horse may need and when? Refer to this easy-to-reference chart to help as a guide. But keep in mind, a 50° winter day will feel much different to a Miami horse vs. a Milwaukee horse, so blanket accordingly as needed.
Continue reading …Breakthrough Laminitis Research Shows Promise For the Future
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on Breakthrough Laminitis Research Shows Promise For the Future
A horse’s hoof has a tough job. It must support a heavy animal which can move faster than 40 mph. Laminitis occurs when inflammation and damage of the tissue takes place between the hoof and coffin bone. It causes lameness, a diminished quality of life and often results in euthanasia.
Continue reading …Best Friends, Bridesmaids, and Congress Championships
December 1, 2021 Comments Off on Best Friends, Bridesmaids, and Congress Championships
“The day of the wedding, we were talking about the upcoming Congress: comparing our checklists and looking at our patterns together, all while getting our hair and makeup done! After the wedding, Michelle returned to work and was continuing to ride to prep for Congress. We would text almost daily about what classes we were in, entry count, and what day we were both arriving.”
Continue reading …Makings of a Leading Owner- Déjà Vu
November 30, 2021 Comments Off on Makings of a Leading Owner- Déjà Vu
Winning the Leading Owner Award is a prestigious designation, one that many consider to be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, so to accomplish the feat two years in a row… well that’s just unimaginable. However, that’s exactly what happened this year when Dan Fox was named the Leading Owner for 2021.
Continue reading …5 Tips on Horse Buying From an Equine Lawyer
November 29, 2021 Comments Off on 5 Tips on Horse Buying From an Equine Lawyer
Use a Contract. Even if not required in your state, it is always a good idea to have a written sales contract, signed by both parties, stating the rights and duties of the buyer and seller. The contract allows the parties to have a written record of the horse that was agreed upon.
Continue reading …How To Properly Tie a Hackamore For Perfect Fit and Function
November 27, 2021 Comments Off on How To Properly Tie a Hackamore For Perfect Fit and Function
Whether using a hackamore as a training tool at home, or getting a young Western Pleasure horse ready for the show pen, having it tied correctly and adjusted to your horse will either make or break your success with this piece of tack.
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