Joy Wheeler’s Win in 2021 Hylton Maiden Marks Bittersweet Celebration For Hylton Family
March 29, 2021 Comments Off on Joy Wheeler’s Win in 2021 Hylton Maiden Marks Bittersweet Celebration For Hylton Family
Longtime AQHA enthusiast, Cecilia Hylton, passed in February of this year, and while the 2021 event that bears her namesake was a celebratory one, welcoming a new horse and rider into the club of distinguished Hylton winners, it was also a time to reminisce upon fond memories of the past.
Continue reading …Getting to know Assistant Trainer Martin Doustou
March 28, 2021 Comments Off on Getting to know Assistant Trainer Martin Doustou
Amidst the craziness that ensued during the 2020 show season with a virus soon turned pandemic, there was a bright spot for Martin Doustou with a new opportunity as he landed a coveted spot as assistant trainer with Rusty Green Show Horses in Ocala, Florida. Then, at the AQHA World Championship Show, Martin found himself in the arena competing against some of his biggest idols with Beez In The Trap, a mare owned by Rusty’s late mother, Mary Rogers Green. They topped the Level 2 Junior Trail class, which gave Martin his first World title.
Continue reading …Electrolyte Supplementation for Equine Athletes?
March 26, 2021 Comments Off on Electrolyte Supplementation for Equine Athletes?
Adding electrolytes to the diet is frequently done in human athletics. This concept is often applied to equine athletes, but is supplementation of electrolytes in horses truly necessary?
Continue reading …“He’s Not an Appaloosa. His Spots Move”…
March 25, 2021 Comments Off on “He’s Not an Appaloosa. His Spots Move”…
“His spots do change,” Liz says. “It’s crazy. They will come back and go away as he sheds out. It moves around. It’s not like it’s pigment because he doesn’t have pink skin. It’s just the hair.”
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She checked her reins one more time as she started down the dimly lit tunnel titled “Gateway of Champions.” Her stomach vaulted as she followed her fellow exhibitors into the bright lights of the Jim Norick Arena. The time had come. As she began her first lap around the ring, she thought to herself, “What do I have to lose?” Chin up, hand down, and grounded in her saddle, Sydnie took a deep breath, beginning what would become a World Championship performance.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From Aggie Super Circuit
March 24, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From Aggie Super Circuit
High point winners included Small Fry Champion Amblin Good N Easy and Channing Allen. Reserve was Chex Out My Chips and Avery Grant. The L1 Amateur WJ winner was A Girl Named Charlie and Patricia Wagner. Reserve was GoinGoodNHollywood and Brooke Alger. The L1 Youth WJ winner was Earned Wisely and Paige Huckstep. Reserve was Looking Good In Blue and Claire Busa.
Continue reading …McCulloch Training Stables Moves to Texas
March 23, 2021 Comments Off on McCulloch Training Stables Moves to Texas
Shannon McCulloch Bacon and her husband, Tom, will be packing their bags and relocating Shannon’s training operation east to Pilot Point, Texas. They’ve also partnered with long-time friends and clients, Molly and Maria Salazar, on the property.
Continue reading …I Was Hit by Lightning and it Changed My Life
March 22, 2021 Comments Off on I Was Hit by Lightning and it Changed My Life
“I’m acutely aware of the power and unpredictability of weather,” he says. “I’ve been on ranches all my life, but the respect I have for it now is much greater. A positive mindset and taking the offense—figuring out what you can do—is key to survival.”
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His resume and pedigree are impeccable, but it’s his work ethic, intelligence, and athletic ability that earn One Hot Chip accolades like “one in a million,” “horse of a lifetime,” and “unicorn.” The 21-year-old gelding, lovingly known as Jackson, has an impressive list of achievements: multiple ApHC World Champion titles, a record for the most Western World and National Champion Titles, as well as ApHC World Record Holder in Western Riding with a score of 231.5.
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At ten years of age, Adam Winter did an assignment for his fourth grade teacher. It was a letter to his future self. It read, “Dear Adam, I want to be a horse trainer. I will be a great one, too.” That determination has been a constant for Adam and a trait that has served him well in the industry. At just 19 years old, he started Winter Performance Horses and, now, seven years later, he has a list of accolades that his resolve has helped him earn.
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