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2013/2014 Around The Ring Photos and Results From FL. Gold/Gulf Coast, OK Holiday Classic, AZ. Copper County POR, and Cloverdale Winner Circuit

January 2, 2014 Comments Off

It’s hard to believe that this is only the second day of the New Year and the 2014 show season is already in full swing!

Acupuncture: A Useful Treatment for Horses

January 1, 2014 Comments Off

by Heather Smith Thomas A growing number of veterinarians are using non-traditional and complementary techniques in treating animals, often combining these with traditional western medicine. One of the most useful complementary modalities is acupuncture. Dr. Tia Nelson, Helena, Montana has been using acupuncture for more than a dozen years in her practice, often in conjunction […]

A Resolution For Myself, A Resolution For My Horse, A Resolution For the Horse Industry

January 1, 2014 Comments Off

According to the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, 2014 is the Year of the Horse.

A Day in the Life of an Equine Professional

December 31, 2013 Comments Off

by Lauren Levy Long hours, lots of paperwork, few breaks, and squeezing in bites of lunch between meeting with clients is what I would have expected from a day in the life of a Wall Street Journal reporter or a big-time lawyer. However, after spending a day with the professionals at the La Mesa Equine […]

The International Contingent

December 31, 2013 Comments Off

By Lana Grieve In today’s evolving horse show world, the process we undergo to continuously strive for a better industry is constant. The specialization and intricately defined disciplines of the equestrian world have carved a path all its own. This is becoming prevalent not only in the United States but around the globe. Improving the […]

Overwhelming Response to Ashley Huntington Memorial Event at 2013 OK Holiday Classic Results in $27,000+ Being Raised

December 31, 2013 Comments Off

Although the loss of our beloved friend and competitor was still fresh in everyone’s minds, the mood during the Ashley Huntington Memorial Calcutta class was certainly more celebratory than somber when the horse community came together to help raise a whopping $27,595.

Arizona Year-End Paint Horse Bash is Back and Better Than Ever!

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

For more than 30 years, the Arizona Paint Horse Club’s annual year-end Paint-O-Rama was the place to be for competitors hoping to snag those last few precious points needed to clinch APHA Top 20 and Honor Roll titles. Die-hard Paint Horse enthusiasts will remember that many a hard-fought battle for year-end titles came down to the last second during nighttime classes held in Tucson.

Ethnicity

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

by Susan Winslow Is the lack of racial diversity in show horses a sign of social differences or something more? Does ethnicity play a role in showing horses? In some areas, the horse world hasn’t been immune to the racial stereotypes and negative attitudes in America, but the biggest barriers to elite competition are more […]

Day 1-4 Results From Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Show

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

With the horse show ending on December 31, the circuit’s six shows provide an ideal opportunity for exhibitors to accumulate final year-end AQHA points.

Dale Sullens: Taking the Appaloosa Circuit by Storm

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

By Lauren Levy It might be hard to believe that a young boy who grew up in Lone Oak, Texas with parents who were not involved in the professional horse industry at all could go on to become one of today’s top riders and trainers on the Appaloosa circuit. However, if you take one look […]