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New Trend- Splitting L2 and L3 Rail Classes and What That Means For Exhibitors

January 23, 2019 Comments Off

“More specifically, it allows a rail trainer to now bring additional horses, much like the Trail, Western Riding, and Ranch Riding trainers have been doing for years. Now, rail trainers have the option to show one horse in Level 2 and another in Level 3, provided the horses meet the eligibility requirements.”

A Photo Essay- 2019 NWSS Freestyle Reining

January 22, 2019 Comments Off

On Sunday, January 14th, 49,235 people were in attendance at the 2019 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado. We’re certain that a majority of those were there to watch one of the highlighted events- the RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining.

Pricing Foals – One Part Art, One Part Science, but Mostly a Gamble

January 22, 2019 Comments Off

After waiting 11 months, the day has finally arrived. A beautiful, bright-eyed, wobbly-legged baby has joined your herd. Even though he’s only one day old, he has already accrued quite the list of expenses – from the stud fee to the cost of feed and vet care for the expectant mare, and more.

2019 AQHA Level 1 Championship Eligibility Details and Schedules

January 21, 2019 Comments Off

The 2019 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships is April 10-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City; the 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships returns April 17-20 to the South Point Equestrian & Events Center in Las Vegas; and the 2019 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships is May 1-5 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Exhibitors can compete at only one Level 1 Championships each year.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! – Civility Between Former Clients & Trainers

January 18, 2019 Comments Off

Unfortunately, splits between a trainer and client in the horse industry can be as messy as a bad divorce. To make matters more challenging, you likely run in the same circles and will frequently encounter each other at horse shows.

Results From 2019 BCQHA Mini-Circuit

January 18, 2019 Comments Off

Congratulations to some of the big winners at the show!
Junior Trail- Party Favours/Will Knabenshue (Chayer, Doyle, Clay)
Amateur Trail- Rageous Blaze/Lacee Keller (Chayer, Doyle, Clay, Smith, Pipkin, Pipkin)
L1 Western Riding- Uptown Never Sleeps/Shannon Gillespie (Chayer, Doyle, Clay)

Protect Your Assets – What You Need to Know About Insurance

January 17, 2019 Comments Off

On July 30, 2018, AQHA Professional Horseman and judge Nancy Renfro hooked up her truck and trailer and started off on what should’ve been a routine three-day drive to the AQHA Youth World and NSBA World Show. Along for the ride were Renfro’s two girls, three dogs, and six horses loaded in the trailer.

Saddles, Boots, Trophies, Buckles, and More Coming to 2019 AZ Sun Circuit

January 17, 2019 Comments Off

We will be giving away saddles, boots, circuit champion trophies, buckles, spurs, vests, and so much more. Plus there is over $150,000 in prize money up for grabs and don’t forget the Prize Patrol’s random giveaways worth thousands of dollars!

Gene Parker – A Tribute to a Great Horseman

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

On September 29, 2018, the horse world lost one of its best. Gene Parker, 68, owner of Gene Parker Farms in Orrum, North Carolina, passed away at the JP Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

Macbeth Family Sells Multiple World Champion, Lope The Line, to Galyean Family

January 16, 2019 Comments Off

For the past several years, Ellen has been competing with 13-year-old Zoe Macbeth in classes like Western Pleasure, Western Riding, and Trail. But, now it’s time for Ellen to continue her journey with another young lady, 6-year-old Gracelyn Galyean.