From Oregon to Texas – McCulloch Training Stables relocates to the Lone Star State
January 9, 2022 Comments Off on From Oregon to Texas – McCulloch Training Stables relocates to the Lone Star State
There’s no denying the majesty and natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. With four mountain ranges, swift flowing rivers, plains, plateaus, and a dramatic coastline, it’s a special place. It’s also more than a 20-hour drive to most major horse show venues, and averages 43 inches of precipitation spread out over 7-8 months of each year. These were factors Shannon McCulloch and her husband, Tom Bacon, weighed carefully before making the decision to partner with fellow Oregonians, Molly and Maria Salazar, to purchase the former Equine Salt Water Therapy Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas.
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Headshaking syndrome in horses is a sign of disease rather than a disease itself. There are multiple causes, and several veterinarians have done studies to explore the causes and find ways to treat them. Headshaking generally comes on suddenly—in a horse that has never done this before—then continues to occur sporadically.
Continue reading …The Kindest Cut- Preserving Memories in Horsehair
January 6, 2022 Comments Off on The Kindest Cut- Preserving Memories in Horsehair
“I’d like to help as many people as I can to be proactive in this endeavor, if possible. In that hope, here are some braider’s tips and tricks to help people feel confident and comfortable taking the proper steps to cut a tail, clean it, and store it for the future when the day finally comes to say goodbye.”
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast Crowns Champions With Record-Breaking Event
January 5, 2022 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Crowns Champions With Record-Breaking Event
“It’s really special to win though, because 2022 is my last year showing youth. It’s really sad that I am aging out next year, because I have been showing my whole life. I will be going to school, so after my youth years I won’t be able to show for a while. So, I’m really happy I won.”
Continue reading …A Boot in Both Worlds – Performance Industry Expansion into Barrel Racing
January 5, 2022 Comments Off on A Boot in Both Worlds – Performance Industry Expansion into Barrel Racing
During Chad Beus’s childhood, the distinction between business and pleasure was clear; the family’s Utah dairy farm was business, and horses were a hobby. However, once he and his wife, Tiffany, were married, they made horses their business–particularly making a name for themselves in the Halter horse industry. Since then, he’s racked up many accolades and expanded into other performance events. Recently, he headed in a different direction by jumping headfirst into Barrel Racing. He started with the Pink Buckle Series with his business partner, Lance Robinson. With a $2.7 million payout, it’s the world’s richest barrel race.
Continue reading …79-Year-Old Rodger Call is “Super” at Florida Gold Coast
January 4, 2022 Comments Off on 79-Year-Old Rodger Call is “Super” at Florida Gold Coast
“To be a Super Select rider, you need to be at least 70 years old. I’m the only Super Select rider at this show,” Call said proudly. “I turn 80 years old next month.”
Continue reading …From the Winner’s Circle at FL Gold Coast
January 3, 2022 Comments Off on From the Winner’s Circle at FL Gold Coast
“We try to do the bigger, more prestigious shows, as well as the ones where the kids can come to the shows. So, we pick and choose the events when we can all be together. We don’t go to shows as much as we have in the past, so we try and make it count when we do.”
Continue reading …Remembering Carol Harris – A Fearless Horsewoman
January 3, 2022 Comments Off on Remembering Carol Harris – A Fearless Horsewoman
On August 7, 2021, the horse world lost a vibrant member with the passing of Carol Harris at the age of 98. To say she used every single one of those years to the fullest would be an understatement. Harris was a fearless horsewoman who loved her family, friends, dogs, and horses. Harris transformed the Quarter Horse world with her famous stallion, Rugged Lark, and helped mentor and inspire countless horsemen through the years. She was passionate about breeding for quality in both her beloved Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, and the influence from Bo-Bett Farm in Reddick, Florida will be felt for generations.
Continue reading …Happy New Year! Tips For Successful Goal Setting
January 1, 2022 Comments Off on Happy New Year! Tips For Successful Goal Setting
The difference between a dream and a goal is having a plan that will take you there. In order for goals to be successful, they need to be specific and measurable.
Continue reading …Bringing the FUN Back to Horse Shows
January 1, 2022 Comments Off on Bringing the FUN Back to Horse Shows
What’s the meaning of fun? It seems like an easy question. Fun is enjoyable, amusing, or entertaining.
We can all say we have fun at horse shows because we enjoy the people, the horses, and striving to reach goals. We’re entertained by watching others compete in classes and swapping stories around the stalls.