“Wow! What a fantastic first Topline managed show! We’re so thrilled to have been in Missouri for the Maple Leaf. Numbers were fantastic across the board,” says Judge Lisa Ligon.
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The sweeping strides of graceful horses and the splendor of vintage-inspired attire lends to an air of elegance that makes Pleasure Driving such a beautiful discipline to watch. But teaching a horse how to drive has far-reaching benefits that extend beyond competing in the class itself.
Continue reading …2022 AZ Sun Circuit Beats Record Entries Again
March 29, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 AZ Sun Circuit Beats Record Entries Again
In every one of the Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit’s 11 arenas, it was evident that there were more horses, more exhibitors, and more family and friends. The final numbers showed 2,500 stalls reserved, which was 300 more than last year’s record-breaking event.
10 New APHA Rules Go into Effect April 1st
March 28, 2022 Comments Off on 10 New APHA Rules Go into Effect April 1st
Ten rule changes passed at the 2022 APHA Convention in February with early implementation go into effect April 1, 2022. The full text for each rule can be found in the Rule Change Resolutions link on the APHA website, apha.com/rule-books, which also includes the list of all rules passed at the 2022 Convention; the updated 2022 APHA Rule Book reflecting the early implementation rules will be posted by April 1.
Continue reading …5 Go-to Bits for Taking a Two-Year-Old to an All-Arounder
March 28, 2022 Comments Off on 5 Go-to Bits for Taking a Two-Year-Old to an All-Arounder
Transitioning from a snaffle or hackamore to a bit with a shank and a curb chain is a big transition in a young horse’s life and not one that happens overnight. First, the pressure applied takes place in entirely new and different areas. Acclimating a horse to new headgear is something that takes time, tenacity, and the right tools.
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Injuries are fairly common in horses because they are large and strong, and highly mobile. Domestic horses in small enclosures injure themselves more often than a less active species. Horses in athletic careers often have greater risks for injury because of the speeds they travel, with more stresses on feet and legs.
Continue reading …The Identical Photo That Stopped Her Heart
March 25, 2022 Comments Off on The Identical Photo That Stopped Her Heart
“It’s okay to love a new horse. Your old partner would want you to. Everything the old horse poured into you, you will pour into your new horse, whether you realize you’re doing that or not. It just happens naturally.”
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“A black chair just like the one in the picture went to all the shows, unless the team flew. Clark would sit in the chair and coach the rail. It was a gathering place for team members to get advice about patterns and the truth of what they did wrong and praise on what they did right. There was never judgement or criticism. He always made it a learning experience.”
Continue reading …Training and Showing the 5 Most Difficult Types of Horses
March 24, 2022 Comments Off on Training and Showing the 5 Most Difficult Types of Horses
Ask anyone who’s shown for any length of time, and they’re likely to agree that not only are no two horses alike, some horses are just plain harder to get along with than others.
Continue reading …Super Sires Winners at March to the Arch Are Angela Fox and Sharon Forbes-Hanks
March 23, 2022 Comments Off on Super Sires Winners at March to the Arch Are Angela Fox and Sharon Forbes-Hanks
One of the highlights of the March To The Arch horse show that took place in Fort Worth, Texas over the weekend were two Super Sires classes. Executive Committee members, Joan Schroeder and Stephen Stephens, presented awards in the $2,500 added Non-Pro All Aged Hunter Under Saddle Stakes and $1,250 Added Amateur Select Horsemanship Stakes.
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