New Things in Store for 2017 March To The Arch…
January 27, 2017 Comments Off on New Things in Store for 2017 March To The Arch…
This year, there are plenty of new things in store for the 2017 edition of the MTTA. This year, The Equine Chronicle has sponsored the main event of the show, the $10,000 L1 Non Pro Western Pleasure! Also, making an appearance this year is the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure, which will award Highest Placing Intermediate and Limited Rider awards.
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The process of selecting the perfect wedding dress is very similar to selecting a horse show outfit, as Juliana notes. “Everyone has an idea of what they want; however until you try it on, you never really know if you will love it or hate it,” Juliana says.
Continue reading …The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May
January 25, 2017 Comments Off on The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May
“We’re pleased to announce that through a combined effort of the Missouri Quarter Horse Association and the Solid Gold Futurity, we will be offering a Maiden Series: three Yearling Halter Slot classes, three Western Pleasure, and two Hunter Under Saddle Futurity classes. After discussions with owners, breeders and trainers, it was felt our industry needed this type of event to promote the horses that hadn’t made it to the show pen yet.”
Continue reading …Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
The legendary AQHA mare, Vital Signs Are Good, was euthanized today as the result of a septic coffin joint and secondary deep flexor tendon rupture.
Continue reading …Crash! Do You Know Happens When Your Horse Hits a Jump?
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Crash! Do You Know Happens When Your Horse Hits a Jump?
“What’s happening at the point of contact between the horse and the fence is a big unknown,” Dr. Smith says.
Continue reading …New Celebration Circuit Coming to South Point in July
January 23, 2017 Comments Off on New Celebration Circuit Coming to South Point in July
“With (a total of 10) judges/shows, running in conjunction with the EMO Western States Championship, exhibitors hunting competition and points will head to the climate controlled state-of-the-art facilities at South Point Equestrian Center,” says Doug Huls, show manager.
Continue reading …You Are the Wind Beneath My… Saddle
January 20, 2017 Comments Off on You Are the Wind Beneath My… Saddle
Two researchers took a scientific approach to determine if certain supplementation might affect a horse’s, err… methane emissions.
Continue reading …My Intention – Behind the Stall Door with a Million Dollar Sire
January 20, 2017 Comments Off on My Intention – Behind the Stall Door with a Million Dollar Sire
It takes a special horse to share a namesake with the famous Thoroughbred, Triple Crown winning racehorse, Secretariat, also known as “Big Red.”
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You have decided you are ready to breed your mare, or at least you think you are. So what’s next? Before you even begin the process of choosing the perfect stallion for your mare, you must do a tremendous amount of homework on the background of the mare that you plan to breed.
Continue reading …Carded – What It Takes to be a Judge
January 19, 2017 Comments Off on Carded – What It Takes to be a Judge
How do you prepare for a horse show? You likely begin with daily training and practice combined with a lot of time planning your overall presentation: cleaning your tack, grooming your horse, picking out the perfect show ring ensemble.
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