Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit Closes Out 3 Show Series With 27,000+ Entries! Click Here For Photos and Results
January 14, 2019 Comments Off on Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit Closes Out 3 Show Series With 27,000+ Entries! Click Here For Photos and Results
The Amateur High Point Champion was Sarah Lebsock with Version Of Goodbar. The Reserve Champion was Mallory Vroegh with Krymsun Belle. The Select Champion was Scott Reinartz with Investin A Goodbar. The Reserve Champion was Jennifer Michaels with PSU Willy Be Krymsun.
Continue reading …Athlete and Animal: The Process of Finding the Right Horse For NCEA Programs
January 11, 2019 Comments Off on Athlete and Animal: The Process of Finding the Right Horse For NCEA Programs
Because of the costs associated with buying and maintaining a herd, schools across the country rely on three types of horses to fill their stables – donations given on a permanent basis, free lease animals that are temporarily on loan, and sometimes horses that come with athletes when they enroll in school.
Continue reading …Assistant Trainer Spotlight – A Look Behind the Curtain
January 10, 2019 Comments Off on Assistant Trainer Spotlight – A Look Behind the Curtain
Behind every great horse trainer is a band of hard-working people, making sure everything stays afloat. You might send your horse to a trainer because of the name and brand they have established; but, in reality, your horse will spend the majority of its time with an assistant. It’s not a glamorous or lucrative job, but it’s a vital part of keeping many programs running smoothly, and these riders deserve recognition.
Continue reading …PETA Calls For End to Live Animal Mascots Following Sugar Bowl “Incident”; Horse Lovers, What’s Your Opinion?
January 10, 2019 Comments Off on PETA Calls For End to Live Animal Mascots Following Sugar Bowl “Incident”; Horse Lovers, What’s Your Opinion?
During the pre-game festivities, each team brought out their respective mascots, the Georgia Bulldog’s “Uga X,” a white bulldog, and the Texas Longhorn’s steer, “Bevo XV.” The two were supposed to meet for a pre-game photo opportunity; however, Bevo got a bit rambunctious with his handlers and broke through the barrier that separated him from the press.
Continue reading …AZ Fall Championship – More Entries & More Fun!
January 9, 2019 Comments Off on AZ Fall Championship – More Entries & More Fun!
Arizona Quarter Horse Association strives to give exhibitors what they want at all the shows they produce. Delivering towards that goal has been a big component of the upward trajectory of entries at the Arizona Fall Championship. The 2018 show, held September 19-23 in Scottsdale, Arizona, saw 7,603 AQHA class entries, which represents a 17% growth over the previous year.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Unveils Awards For 2019 National Championship
January 9, 2019 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Unveils Awards For 2019 National Championship
Sun Circuit Director Doug Huls is sharing a first look at the cool prizes that await exhibitors this March in Scottsdale, AZ. The Champions in Youth, Amateur, and Select divisions will be awarded a spectacular trophy buckle. Additionally, The Final Four exhibitors who make it to the Finals round in each class and division will receive black leather bomber jackets embroidered with the National Championship logo.
Continue reading …Copper Country POR Wraps Up 6 Days of Horse Showing- Click Here For Results and Photos!
January 8, 2019 Comments Off on Copper Country POR Wraps Up 6 Days of Horse Showing- Click Here For Results and Photos!
The winner of the All Breed Western Pleasure class was Taylor Daniel with Who Sez for owner, Barbara Messinger. This team was also named the Overall All-Around High Point Champion and POR All-Around High Point Champion.
Continue reading …FL Gulf Coast Concludes With 9,500 Total Entries- Check Out Results and Photos!
January 7, 2019 Comments Off on FL Gulf Coast Concludes With 9,500 Total Entries- Check Out Results and Photos!
Winning the Junior Horse High Point title was DGS Vintage, owned by Robin Degraff. The Reserve Champion was Al Ways On Your Mind, owned by Gerri Leigh Pratt. The Senior Horse Champion was Some Hot Potential for Emma Brown. The Reserve Champion was Mystic Invitation, owned by Martha Fabry. The Level 1/Green Champion was Thee RedZone for Halladay Show Horses. The Reserve Champion was Sugaray for Ashley Wilson.
Continue reading …Planning Your Show Schedule for 2019
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on Planning Your Show Schedule for 2019
As the season of reflection and resolution surrounds us, thoughts turn to charting a course for the coming year. It can be a daunting task with so many competing commitments. Several veterans of the process share their thoughts on planning for the New Year… of horse shows.
Continue reading …NCEA – Team Captains vs. No Team Captains
January 4, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA – Team Captains vs. No Team Captains
“Too many cooks in the kitchen” is a common trope of supervisors and employees alike. I can’t speak for the entire Texas A&M Equestrian Team, but those words were certainly running through my head when Coach Tana McKay announced that we would no longer have a team captain.
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