Rescuing Abandoned Warhorses After WWI- Dorothy Brooke
June 3, 2017 Comments Off on Rescuing Abandoned Warhorses After WWI- Dorothy Brooke
Upon moving to Cairo, Egypt, after World War I, Brooke was inspired to rescue abandoned warhorses that were suffering from intolerably inhumane conditions. Fueled by her love of animals, she took it upon herself to help improve the lives of equine veterans that had been sold into hard labor after the end of World War I.
Continue reading …Visit the Stock Market Sale Today at Redbud Spectacular
June 3, 2017 Comments Off on Visit the Stock Market Sale Today at Redbud Spectacular
The inaugural Stock Market Sale is scheduled to take place today, June 3rd at 11:00 am in Oklahoma City, in conjunction with the Redbud Spectacular Horse Show.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Linda Neece on New Partner, Multiple World and Congress Champion, For One Night Only
June 2, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations to Linda Neece on New Partner, Multiple World and Congress Champion, For One Night Only
“Everything he does is very easy. There isn’t a lot of prep time with him. Everything comes naturally for this horse, and he’s got such a great personality. He’s a hoot!,” Neece says.
Continue reading …Two-Time QH Congress Champion, Cydney Benes, Joins TCU Equestrian Team
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on Two-Time QH Congress Champion, Cydney Benes, Joins TCU Equestrian Team
“I’m really looking forward to this next season with my girls!” said Western head coach Melissa Dukes. “I feel I have some real strength in both the Reining and the Horsemanship teams this year and am excited to add Cydney to the mix. I feel she will be a true asset to our team!”
Continue reading …2017 Pinto World Show Special Event Schedule
May 29, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 Pinto World Show Special Event Schedule
Only a few weeks remain before the Pinto World Championship Show kicks off June 12-24 in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Check out the Special Event calendar below to make sure you don’t miss fun activities like… Pony/Mini Zone Invitational- Tuesday, June 13th Ideal Pinto English/English Equitation Zone Invitational- Thursday, June 15th Billie Cousins Youth Memorial Versatility- Friday, […]
Continue reading …How a Rehabilitated Horse Helped Save an Air Force Veteran
May 29, 2017 Comments Off on How a Rehabilitated Horse Helped Save an Air Force Veteran
“Two years after arriving in Budapest, I was a mess and it was obvious to everyone but me—I needed help. I never slept, abused alcohol, was angry, bitter, and didn’t care much about living or dying.”
Continue reading …Tickets on Sale Now For “The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo”
May 27, 2017 Comments Off on Tickets on Sale Now For “The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo”
In order to meet growing demand, RFD-TV announced that tickets are now on sale for 2018’s The American, three months earlier than ever before. Additionally, RFD-TV announced a new “All-American” ticket package. The $500 ticket is a once in a lifetime experience where fans will have front row seats, dirt access, a special meet and greet with world famous cowboys and cowgirls, and a food and beverage package in the ultra-exclusive, field level lounge at AT&T Stadium.
Continue reading …Best Friends Reconnect After 20 Years to Be Named Champion and Reserve
May 24, 2017 Comments Off on Best Friends Reconnect After 20 Years to Be Named Champion and Reserve
“If someone were to have said, ‘In your wildest dreams, what’s the script you would write?’ This would be it.”
Continue reading …Sportsmanship Award Presented to NCEA Team “For Humility in Victory and Defeat”
May 18, 2017 Comments Off on Sportsmanship Award Presented to NCEA Team “For Humility in Victory and Defeat”
“You can still win and have good sportsmanship,” Ridgely said. “You don’t have to be a poor sport to be a winner.”
Continue reading …Happy Mother’s Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere!
May 14, 2017 Comments Off on Happy Mother’s Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere!
Always ready with an extra safety pin, a swipe of lipstick, and a last minute kiss good luck, they are our biggest fans and toughest critics. They sacrifice their time, energy, (and pocketbooks) to ensure we have the very best chance for success in the show pen, and in life.
Continue reading …