Caption Contest- Ever Wonder What Judges and Scribes Talk About?
June 7, 2021 Comments Off on Caption Contest- Ever Wonder What Judges and Scribes Talk About?
Do you ever wonder what judges, scribes, and ring stewards are talking about on the sidelines? They probably have some funny stories to tell!
Continue reading …How To Video- Create the Perfect Bun With Allie Hattan
June 4, 2021 Comments Off on How To Video- Create the Perfect Bun With Allie Hattan
Like in life, when it comes to showing horses, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It’s the small, often overlooked, details that add up to create a polished and professional picture in the show pen.
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Many horses suffer breathing problems, airway or lung impairments due to dust, allergies, or disease. Just like humans, horses can benefit sometimes from breathing aids like nasal strips, inhalers and nebulizers. Dr. Larry Overly, known to most people as ‘Dr. Ricky’, is a track veterinarian at Los Alamitos. He says nebulizers and chelated silver products are often utilized to deal with lower airway disease and inflammatory issues in the lungs such as IAD—inflammatory airway disease. “There are various ways we combat IAD but first we need to find out what is actually causing the inflammation,” he says. It is important to pinpoint the source rather than just treat the symptoms.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From Gateway Classic
June 3, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From Gateway Classic
Winning Open High Point at the show was Kendra Weis with Snap Krackle Pop for Twylla Brown. The Amateur winner was Nicole Campbell with Remember The Daze. The Select Champion was Pam Olive with Jammz Spittin Polish. The Novice/Level 1 Youth winner was Ellistin Morey with ShowOffYourAssets.
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APHA enthusiasts celebrated the Stars and Stripes at the Michigan Paint Horse Club’s Memorial Bonanza that was held May 29-31 in Mason, MI. Judges were Eric Hubbard, Mark McCarthy, Danielle Burns, Michelle Pearson, and Pam Scott.
Continue reading …A Whole New World – How a Procedure Called ICSI Has Changed How We Breed Horses
June 2, 2021 Comments Off on A Whole New World – How a Procedure Called ICSI Has Changed How We Breed Horses
Today, as we watch a class full of horses compete in the show pen, it’s no longer a surprise to see full siblings, often the same age, competing against each other. Because of modern scientific advances, we’ve become totally accustomed to raising horses very differently than our ancestors, who used live cover. In fact, acronyms like “AI” or phrases like “pull an embryo” are frequently used within casual conversations since we know our horse cohorts will understand that, nowadays, we can produce horses using stallions from afar, or without a mare ever carrying her own foal.
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Most people will never see or understand the behind the scenes of owning animals. It’s not all glamour shots and cute, fluffy animals. It’s work and a lot of it. I hope to share some small insight of what goes into it.
Continue reading …Horse Show Awards Placings – A Delicate Balance Of Recognition
May 31, 2021 Comments Off on Horse Show Awards Placings – A Delicate Balance Of Recognition
Months, if not years of work, are at stake when an exhibitor enters the arena with their horse. Are we on track with goals or ready to set new ones? In mere minutes, the judges decide. Yet, how those decisions are communicated to the masses varies greatly between shows. Some strive to celebrate accomplishments center stage for all to see. At the World Shows, Congress, and Championship shows, horses are lined up under each judge before overall placings are announced from last to first. Smaller open or weekend shows seek to maximize the fun and excitement of having placings announced in the arena. Other shows focus on efficiency, moving each class out quickly to load in the next. Most find some middle ground, balancing the need for recognition with keeping the show day a reasonable length.
Continue reading …Unique Liability Risks Involving Minors
May 29, 2021 Comments Off on Unique Liability Risks Involving Minors
This year, I was invited to speak at the American Youth Horse Council’s Virtual Symposium on the topic of “Unique Equine Liability Risks Involving Minors – What They Are and How to Protect Yourself.” This article summarizes my remarks.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From GQHA Summer Kickoff
May 28, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From GQHA Summer Kickoff
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association recently hosted their Summer Kickoff Show May 21-23 in Conyers, GA. Judges were Valerie Kearns, Jennifer Leckey, Carly Parks, and Brad Luebben. In addition to four complete shows, the event was AQHA, GQHA, and NSBA approved. There were also Rookie classes and a L1/Novice show held in conjunction with the event.
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