New Year, New Points, and New Opportunities at Sun Circuit
February 24, 2021 Comments Off on New Year, New Points, and New Opportunities at Sun Circuit
The Arizona Sun Circuit is ON and planning for an even BIGGER equine extravaganza than ever before! There are classes and awards for every level of exhibitor. Sun Circuit offers eight AQHA shows, large class sizes, and NSBA, NRCHA, NRHA approvals all in a premium facility with great weather. You can amass points, show your best, and enjoy a fun break with your family and friends in Scottsdale, Arizona- February 27- March 7th, 2021.
Continue reading …Legs- Common Injuries and How We Treat Them
February 23, 2021 Comments Off on Legs- Common Injuries and How We Treat Them
Every year, riders are plagued with limb injuries to their equine partners. Sometimes, this is a small blip in the training schedule. Other times, it spells the end of a competitive season.
Continue reading …Walk, Trot, Lope- Is That All There is?
February 22, 2021 Comments Off on Walk, Trot, Lope- Is That All There is?
Before we delve too deeply, let’s review the mechanics of the four, basic gaits. The walk, the slowest of course, is a four-beat, lateral gait. Each hoof will touch down independently, giving the four “beats.” The term “lateral” indicates that both left side legs will move and then both right (or vice versa). This is in contrast to some other animals, such as salamanders, which move at a “walk” with diagonally paired leg movements.
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When you were a kid, there was nothing better than a snow day. Remember back to your childhood. You’d wake up early in the morning, prepared to get ready for school, only to look out your bedroom window and discover that the world had turned into a winter wonderland over night!
Continue reading …AQHA Select World to be Hosted at AQHA World Show in 2021
February 18, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Select World to be Hosted at AQHA World Show in 2021
The American Quarter Horse Association announces that the 2021 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), will be held in conjunction with the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show. The 2021 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World are slated for November 1-20 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …After Cancelled Event in 2020, Martinganza is Gearing up For Big Fun This Year
February 18, 2021 Comments Off on After Cancelled Event in 2020, Martinganza is Gearing up For Big Fun This Year
“So, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary in the 21st year, hence 2021,” Susan says. “It’s sort of ironic in a way.”
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A cat in a hat. What could be better? Perhaps a cat in a hat, on a horse, of course!
Continue reading …17-Year-Old Equestrian Wins New Car During WEC-Ocala Equitation Cup!
February 16, 2021 Comments Off on 17-Year-Old Equestrian Wins New Car During WEC-Ocala Equitation Cup!
Dominic won a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer SUV for his efforts, and his trainer, Stacia Madden, won a $30,000 check. The event was held as part of the WEC-Ocala Winter Classic Spectacular circuit, which runs through the end of March.
Continue reading …What’s the Best Piece of Horse-Related Advice You’ve Received?
February 15, 2021 Comments Off on What’s the Best Piece of Horse-Related Advice You’ve Received?
A good teacher doesn’t just tell you the right answer. He points you down the right path so you can discover the answer for yourself.
Continue reading …Find the Perfect Date For Your Mare with this Valentine’s Quiz
February 14, 2021 Comments Off on Find the Perfect Date For Your Mare with this Valentine’s Quiz
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve created a fun questionnaire, an equine version of The Dating Game, if you will, to help match your mare with her forever partner! (Or at least until next breeding season rolls around). Enjoy!
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