The Quest For the Globe Begins Tomorrow…11 Lb Worth of Blood, Sweat, and Tears
July 31, 2014 Comments Off on The Quest For the Globe Begins Tomorrow…11 Lb Worth of Blood, Sweat, and Tears
The entire piece measures 16 1/2 ” tall and weighs a whopping eleven pounds! A grand total of 114 globes, 38 of each color, will be presented at the Youth World Show this year.
Continue reading …Youth World Prep: “Riders, Drop Your Stirrups”
July 30, 2014 Comments Off on Youth World Prep: “Riders, Drop Your Stirrups”
There is a moment in every equitation or horsemanship class that most competitors dread. The announcer’s call for riders to drop their stirrups will come to the dismay of those who haven’t properly prepared, however, it’s often met with a unanimous cheer of approval from the audience.
Continue reading …BIG Changes in Store For 2014 Reichert Celebration Sale- EC Exclusive With JR Reichert
July 29, 2014 Comments Off on BIG Changes in Store For 2014 Reichert Celebration Sale- EC Exclusive With JR Reichert
“A lot of the horses go in a sale just to be eligible for the sale classes (50% or better) and that creates a false market and also creates frustration for the consumers who are trying to buy yearlings.”
Continue reading …After Enormous Success of 2014 Martinganza Move, 2015 Show Will Stay in April!
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on After Enormous Success of 2014 Martinganza Move, 2015 Show Will Stay in April!
“After struggling with snow for several years, we were able to move out of February into April, and that was a tremendous feat. We tripled our entries.”
Continue reading …Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
“Gerri Leigh was one of the premier horse owners of the time and still is. It was kind of an honor having a horse for her. We’ve had other horses together, but this was probably the most publicized.”
Continue reading …Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
“The thought of someone going into his stall, in the middle of the night, to strip this horse of his picturesque mane, tail, and forelock… Also, they spray painted the letter ‘R’ on his body and on his stall door.”
Continue reading …2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 2,300+ Entries and $30,000 in Prizes at PQHA’s Mid-Summer Madness
Wednesday kicked off the annual Novice show with over 300 entries. Tuesday evening, Professional Horseman and AQHA judge Jonathan Meilleur provided a free Trail clinic for exhibitors. Thursday through Sunday was a full AQHA show with 105 classes.
Continue reading …The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on The Not So “Little Buckeye” Kicks Off First Weekend of Six-Day, Sold-Out, Sunbury Super Event With HUGE Entry Increase
Large class sizes continued with 40 entries in Level 1 Youth Horsemanship and even 15 competitors in Leadline! Show management has indicated that entries were up by 750 for The Little Buckeye over last year.
Continue reading …The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on The Arizona Fall Championship Will Offer SO MUCH MORE to Competitors in 2014
In 2013, the event drew large class numbers with 7,420 AQHA entries and over 8,000 total entries for the show! Anticipated turnout for 2014 is expected to be quite substantial.
Continue reading …Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
July 18, 2014 Comments Off on Ill-Fitting Saddles Are Culprits For Horse AND Rider Back Pain, New Study Suggests
Ill-fitting saddles are not only associated with back muscle asymmetry, a stilted gait, and back pain in the horse, but they are also associated with back pain in the rider. These are the key conclusions from a new study looking at saddle fit, back shape, and horse as well as rider health.
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