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Across the Border & From Abroad – Foreign Workers Face Hurdles

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Across the Border & From Abroad – Foreign Workers Face Hurdles

Behind the much-publicized issue of immigration stands a frequently overlooked population that imparts considerable influence on our hobby: the non-citizen workers who have a desire to be part of the horse industry here in the United States. Whatever your viewpoint on the complex topic of immigration, there’s no doubt that apprentice or guest workers are responsible for many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that turn horses into champions.

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Around the Ring Photos and Results- IPHA/MPHC Freedom Classic

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Around the Ring Photos and Results- IPHA/MPHC Freedom Classic

Big winners at the show included Sydney Depauw with All Day Every Day in 18 and Under Showmanship. Lana Markway and CR Walk The Line and Megan Seehafer with All That I Got split the judges’ decision in Amateur Showmanship All Ages. Nanci Ryan with TooBusy Bein Fabulous and Denise Sommerlot with LF Black Gold were the judges’ top two in Masters Showmanship. 

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EC Youth Profile – Megan Waldron

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EC Youth Profile – Megan Waldron

Megan Waldron of Parker, Colorado, is going into her final year of youth competition in 2019 with some impressive titles already under her belt. This well-rounded rider has already earned a NSBA World Show third place finish in Youth Hunter Under Saddle, Congress Championship in Novice Youth Western Riding, and a Congress Reserve Championship in Youth Hunt Seat Equitation. She has known the thrill of winning and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved horse that had been her best friend, confidante, and show partner.

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Just a Man, a Horse, and His Dog- First Ever AQHA EWD Showmanship Trio

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Just a Man, a Horse, and His Dog- First Ever AQHA EWD Showmanship Trio

“I just got the judgment from AQHA’s Show division that I won’t be able to compete in Halter, but I got a yes to be able to compete in Showmanship, so I will take that as a compromise and a win for people with disabilities. So, I will be the very first service dog companion and horse team to get to compete in a Showmanship EWD class in AQHA history!”

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Around the Ring Photos and Results- OPHC Buckeye Extravaganza

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Around the Ring Photos and Results- OPHC Buckeye Extravaganza

The winner of the Lucky 7 Open Trail was Wade Parks with One Good Cuervo. Second was Wade with Pour Me A Cuervo. Third was Wade with VR Knockyour Socksoff. Fourth was Isabella Applegarth with Get The Sensation. Fifth was Margaret Applegarth with Sharp Dressed Zippo.  

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Invitation Only – An Unmatched Legacy is Laid to Rest

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Invitation Only – An Unmatched Legacy is Laid to Rest

During the final years of his life, legendary AQHA stallion Invitation Only enjoyed grazing in a green field reserved especially for him at Leeman Farms in Massillon, Ohio. The 1990 bay stallion by Barpassers Image and out of Bears Raisin Kane passed peacefully on February 15, 2019 after a well-deserved retirement with Fritz and Carole Leeman.

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Kail Quarter Horses – A Family Tradition of Success

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Kail Quarter Horses – A Family Tradition of Success

Ryan and Andrea Kail are third-generation horsemen, following the family tradition of quality and success at Kail Quarter Horses in Scottsdale, Arizona. They’re an equine power couple that’s managing a thriving family business in a demanding industry while raising two energetic sons, Lane and Carter. They’re living proof that if you have a village, in the form of a loving, supportive family, and clients who feel like extended family, the sky is the limit.

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Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?

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Kentucky Derby Controversy- Was the Right Choice Made?

For the first time in history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not crowned the champion. Unfair to some, justified to others, and confusing to all, the decision to disqualify Maximum Security in favor of Country House is all that anyone is talking about this week in horse news.

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Cracking the Code of Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Cracking the Code of Equine Metabolic Syndrome

There is a cycle of aging that occurs in all species. As you get older, your body’s chemistry begins to change. When humans hit middle age, they find that their metabolism slows down, making it harder to lose weight and keep it off. The same can be said for the aging equine. When horses hit what’s considered to be middle age (8–18 years old) it’s not uncommon to see them become a little rounder in the midsection and act a bit sluggish, even when you think you’re providing a high quality nutrition plan. These horses may have developed equine metabolic syndrome, more commonly known as EMS.

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AQHA Legend, Blazing Hot, Laid to Rest

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AQHA Legend, Blazing Hot, Laid to Rest

But more than the points, trophies, titles, and accolades, Blaze was a beloved member of the Schroeder family. Joan Schroeder shared the following tribute to her beautiful, Blaze.

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