AQHA World and Congress Champion, HF Tahnee Too, Finds New Partner in 11-Year-Old Maisy Ewing
March 30, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA World and Congress Champion, HF Tahnee Too, Finds New Partner in 11-Year-Old Maisy Ewing
Now, the 13-year-old mare is helping to make a new little girl’s dreams come true. 11-year-old Maisy Ewing is in her first year of showing on the AQHA circuit, and Tahnee will be helping her to compete at her first AQHA Youth World this summer and Congress in the fall.
Continue reading …EC TV- Lainie DeBoer With COVID- 19 Schooling Exercises For Equitation
March 27, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- Lainie DeBoer With COVID- 19 Schooling Exercises For Equitation
As promised, we have video instruction and explanation of the Equitation exercises provided by Lainie DeBoer in our COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide for Equitation! It’s a great opportunity for some foundational skill practice while you’re in quarantine this weekend.
Continue reading …EC Lesson Plan For Kids #2- Markings of the Horse
March 27, 2020 Comments Off on EC Lesson Plan For Kids #2- Markings of the Horse
Today’s lesson plan focuses on the markings that our more colorful equines sport. Do you know the difference between a snip, strip, or crescent? What about a blaze, bald, or bonnet?
Continue reading …2020 Sun Circuit’s Diversity Draws Even Larger Numbers
March 26, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 Sun Circuit’s Diversity Draws Even Larger Numbers
Increases in class entries were seen across the board. There were 22,609 AQHA entries and 4,647 NSBA class entries, including NSBA Color Breed classes. NRHA and NRCHA classes also saw increases. Sun Circuit utilized every inch of the WestWorld show grounds. Ten arenas held classes and additional arenas were available for warm up.
COVID- 19 At Home Schooling Survival Guide- Hunt Seat Equitation With Lainie DeBoer
March 25, 2020 Comments Off on COVID- 19 At Home Schooling Survival Guide- Hunt Seat Equitation With Lainie DeBoer
“When we study Hunt Seat Equitation and, more importantly, the judging system, your form and effectiveness is very heavily weighted in each maneuver and overall impression. So, now would be a good time to go back to the basics of your position and hone your skills so you can gain as many points as you can.”
Continue reading …Lending a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 24, 2020 Comments Off on Lending a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis
A horse trainer wears many hats- instructor, barn manager, accountant, psychologist, truck driver, ect., but Austin Gooding certainly didn’t expect, when the coronavirus hit, that he would add math teacher to his repertoire of skills.
Continue reading …Importance of Strong, Healthy Soles
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Importance of Strong, Healthy Soles
Your horse stepped on a rock and has been gimpy for several days. Your farrier examined the foot and said it looks like a mild stone bruise and mentioned that your horse has thin soles. Is there some way to help the horse develop a thicker, stronger sole?
Continue reading …Juliana Arora Joins New Partner, The Dark Impulse
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Juliana Arora Joins New Partner, The Dark Impulse
“She’s a beautiful mare that’s so consistent and steady while being great-legged,” Juliana says. “We have been looking for the right fit for a new Western Pleasure horse for a while and, in Arizona, Gil came up with the idea to try her. I went up and rode her and that was that.”
Continue reading …Dummies Guide to Leasing Your Horse
March 21, 2020 Comments Off on Dummies Guide to Leasing Your Horse
Leasing a horse can be a viable option for an owner who doesn’t want to part with their beloved animal and for a rider who’s not ready to purchase a horse of his or her own. A well-matched lease can benefit all sides of the equation: the horse, the owner, and the lessee. Everyone gets what he or she needs. However, there are some key considerations on both sides to make it a winning ride.
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle Lesson Plan For Kids! #1
March 20, 2020 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Lesson Plan For Kids! #1
We have created a lineup of lesson plans especially designed for the equine enthusiast in your life. Check back each week to see what we have planned while your kids are out of school for the time being.
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