2019 March To The Arch is Underway at New Location in TN.
April 26, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 March To The Arch is Underway at New Location in TN.
This year’s March To The Arch may have changed locations from Lake St. Louis, MO. to Cordova, TN., but some things have stayed the same. The charity horse show will still help to raise funds for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The show has contributed $650,000 to the cause since its inception.
Continue reading …New Blood- Change in the Equine Industry
April 25, 2019 Comments Off on New Blood- Change in the Equine Industry
“People turn over, new blood comes in and shakes things up. Old ways get changed, and new becomes old. It happens all the time, all over the place. Ultimately, change is inevitable. Some of our industry’s greatest success stories have come on the wings of change.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at IPHA Spring Fling
April 24, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at IPHA Spring Fling
The Illinois Paint Horse Association welcomed in the Spring show season with their Spring Fling that took place April 19-21 in Gordyville, Illinois. Judges for the show were Randy Alderson, Mike Hachtel, Kenny Hall, and Larry Hansch.
Continue reading …When Foaling Horses, Expect the Unexpected…
April 23, 2019 Comments Off on When Foaling Horses, Expect the Unexpected…
“Similar markings don’t indicate them being identical, as white markings are dictated by the uterine environment. Identical twins are rare in foals; most are fraternal. Both came out in separate sacs as well.”
Continue reading …IQHA Youth Show Boasts Huge Numbers Over Easter Weekend
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on IQHA Youth Show Boasts Huge Numbers Over Easter Weekend
The Amateur Champion was Kaleena Weakly with Dontskipmygoodimage. The Reserve Champion was Cassidy Jensen with Chocolatey Special K. Third was Sarah Lebsock with Version of Goodbar. The Select Champion was Tammy Dewey with Rios Marecedes. The Reserve Champion was Marty Hayes with Sleepy Lil Rascal. Third was Sara Ann Fransen with FF Hope Floats.
Continue reading …Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
“Honestly, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been knowing that the last point came down to my ride. Not only for myself, but for all my teammates,” Alexander said of her ride in the Equitation over Fences competition during Saturday’s NCEA National Championship battle with Georgia. “I kind of just took a minute and regrouped. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
Continue reading …OMIQHA’s The Warm Up Show is Biggest to Date
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on OMIQHA’s The Warm Up Show is Biggest to Date
The OMIQHA Warm Up Show had a fantastic turnout for the Ohio Michigan Indiana Quarter Horse Association as their biggest show to date. The event took place April 13-14 at the Eden Park Equestrian Complex in Sunbury, Ohio with judges April and Casey Devitt officiating.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From IPHC Early Bird
April 18, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results From IPHC Early Bird
In the Hunt Seat pen, Sydney DePauw and All Day Every Day earned a first place finish in 18 and Under Hunter Under Saddle; Laura Spell and LX Just Call Me Fancy did the same in Open Hunter Under Saddle, and Madison Alliss rode Fancy With Time to earn a first in Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …Radical Rodder Laid to Rest- 1991-2019
April 17, 2019 Comments Off on Radical Rodder Laid to Rest- 1991-2019
Most studs have preferences, and Radical was no exception. He always liked to have a mare nearby him in the barn, and he favored sorrel mares. His favorite at Select Breeders was Tumbleweed, a long retired mare that was probably more than 30 years old herself. She was happy to have “the good life” in a stall near Radical to keep him content.
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