Saddle Up for St. Jude is a volunteer-based fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through trail rides, horse shows or other equestrian events. In 2015, these unique luxury vacation and working cattle ranches are participating to host Saddle Up events to help St. Jude in this all-important battle of fighting childhood cancer and to save lives of thousands of children around the world.
Continue reading …Spring Forward! Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on Spring Forward! Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks
What does this mean for horse owners across the country? Unfortunately, you’ll lose an hour of sleep, but you will gain an hour of daylight for riding after work!
Continue reading …Ariat Sponsors Fictional Character From Nicholas Sparks’ New Movie “The Longest Ride”
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on Ariat Sponsors Fictional Character From Nicholas Sparks’ New Movie “The Longest Ride”
Click here to watch the movie trailer and check out Scott Eastwood who plays “Luke Collins.” Also, visit Ariat.com to enter their contest to win a trip to the Hollywood Movie Premiere, see the cast, and get an Ariat Makeover!
Continue reading …#Fun Friday: A Little Horse Powered Fun on a Snow Day
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on #Fun Friday: A Little Horse Powered Fun on a Snow Day
The 11 second video features Brereton aboard his three-year-old Quarter Horse named “Si” providing a bit of horsepower for fellow cowboy/snowboarder Chase Richter as he “attempts” a jump.
Continue reading …NCEA Feb. Riders of the Month: Hancock, Henter, Parr, and Krshka
March 6, 2015 Comments Off on NCEA Feb. Riders of the Month: Hancock, Henter, Parr, and Krshka
Congratulations Katy Krshka (OU), Sara Parr (UGA), Kari Hancock (TCU), and Amber Henter (USC)!
Continue reading …A Labor of Love: 400+ Hours to Create the ULTIMATE Breyer Horse Barn for Granddaughter
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on A Labor of Love: 400+ Hours to Create the ULTIMATE Breyer Horse Barn for Granddaughter
Amenities in this miniature masterpiece include 16 tie stalls complete with tiny, gold chains; a tack room with tile flooring; a barn alleyway with complimentary colored tile flooring; benches to go in the hallway; saddle racks, bridle racks, and soon to come, actual lighting!
Continue reading …New “High Class Reining Show” Comes to Weikersdorf, Austria- $120,000 Added Money
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on New “High Class Reining Show” Comes to Weikersdorf, Austria- $120,000 Added Money
The facility of Weikersdorf is well known in Austria’s western riding scene. For years, it has been the location of the Austrian QHA Championships as well as the Austrian State Championship. In 2013, new owners Elli and Jorg Preimesberger bought the facility and founded the High Class Horse Center – a beautiful facility specializing in the needs of show horses and their riders.
Continue reading …“Fun On The Field” This Weekend in Wellington- Horseless Horse Show, Dog Agility, Costume Contest, Food Trucks, Pony Petting, Bake Sale, and More!
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on “Fun On The Field” This Weekend in Wellington- Horseless Horse Show, Dog Agility, Costume Contest, Food Trucks, Pony Petting, Bake Sale, and More!
Fans and supporters of JustWorld and Danny & Ron’s Rescue are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of family and pet friendly fun including dog agility, food trucks, a horseless horse show, pony petting, a bake sale and even a pet costume contest!
Continue reading …Planning and Zoning Guide For Horse Friendly Communities
March 5, 2015 Comments Off on Planning and Zoning Guide For Horse Friendly Communities
Since land is saved locally it is vital that horsemen understand the basics of planning and zoning and how this impacts horse keeping, breeding, competing and recreating, as well as equine related businesses in their communities, in order to retain access to horses and enjoy their benefits.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Hugs and Kisses
March 4, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Hugs and Kisses
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the day is a two-for-one, courtesy of Erica Greathouse and Sheri Lang. Meet Hugs and Kisses, two 2015 APHA foals by John Simon and out of multiple APHA World Champion mare Too Sleepy For Candy.
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