Blind Riders Required to Wear Blindfolds…?
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Blind Riders Required to Wear Blindfolds…?
There has been considerable discussion lately in the equestrian community surrounding a portion of the FEI Para-Equestrian Dressage Rules that requires some blind riders to wear blindfolds during competition. While it might seem like an oxymoron that a blind rider would be required to wear a blindfold, there is a reason for the ruling, according to the FEI (Federation Equestre International). More on that later…
Continue reading …WCHA News: NEW Location For BC Futurity, Dec. 15th Stallion Deadline, Online Member Renewal
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on WCHA News: NEW Location For BC Futurity, Dec. 15th Stallion Deadline, Online Member Renewal
The WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity will have a new location! Springfield, IL Sept. 23-25, 2016. Click here to view the State Fairgrounds.
Continue reading …Bidding Closes Tuesday and Wednesday for Bushy Park Farm Production Sale and December Online Auction
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Bidding Closes Tuesday and Wednesday for Bushy Park Farm Production Sale and December Online Auction
Bidding Closes Tuesday and Wednesday for Bushy Park Farm Production Sale and December Online Auction
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Famer Suzanne Norton Jones Has Passed
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Famer Suzanne Norton Jones Has Passed
Jones was involved in nearly every aspect of the horse industry, from breeding to showing to riding in international competition and more. Her most recent competition was at the 2014 Adequan Select World Championship Show, where she was honored as the Nutrena Senior Athlete.
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results From 2015 GQHA Classic
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results From 2015 GQHA Classic
The 2015 Georgia Quarter Horse Classic just took place December 3-6 in Perry, Georgia. Judges for the show were Jeff Greaves, Chris Jones, Liz Baker, Dean Bogart, John Boxell, and Mike Carter. Click on the links below to view results courtesy of Mark Harrell Horse Shows, and scroll below to view candid photos courtesy of Lisa […]
Continue reading …After 30 Years as a Horse Show Mom/Show Secretary, It’s Kay Haines’ Turn in the Show Pen
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on After 30 Years as a Horse Show Mom/Show Secretary, It’s Kay Haines’ Turn in the Show Pen
“I thought it was too late, until I had cancer,” she says. “Then, I decided it was time for me to truly enjoy myself. I absolutely love horses. It was the best thing I could’ve done, mentally. It’s made me very happy.”
Continue reading …Is There Such a Thing as the “Perfect Riding Body?”
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on Is There Such a Thing as the “Perfect Riding Body?”
“Life is short. Life with horses is a gift we ought not waste over worries about our size, our shape, or how we look when we ride,” says Folse.
Continue reading …Tie and Championship Run-Off Result in Casey Deary and Shesouttayourleage Winning NRHA Futurity
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on Tie and Championship Run-Off Result in Casey Deary and Shesouttayourleage Winning NRHA Futurity
After scoring an impressive 224 and tying the current leader Franco Bertolani and Inferno Sixty Six, the riders decided to run off for the championship keeping the crowd very anxious. Loping in first was Bertolani and Inferno Sixty Six, owned by Slide Or Die LLC, scoring 223.5. Deary and Shesouttayourleage, owned by Robert Curtis, entered the arena for the second time, and after receiving a score of 224.5, history was made – Casey Deary became the 2015 NRHA Lucas Oil Open Level 4 Futurity Champion!
Continue reading …Actors Luke Perry and Stephen Baldwin Make Appearance in Las Vegas to Promote Kimes Ranch Donation to Western Wishes
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on Actors Luke Perry and Stephen Baldwin Make Appearance in Las Vegas to Promote Kimes Ranch Donation to Western Wishes
On December 5th actors Luke Perry and Stephen Baldwin made a guest appearance at the Woods Western booth at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to promote Kimes Ranch Apparels donation to Western Wishes, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes for children who are facing illness and other adversities.
Continue reading …MRI Was Key to Diagnosing Horse’s Mysterious Lameness…
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on MRI Was Key to Diagnosing Horse’s Mysterious Lameness…
“We diagnosed a condition using the MRI that we could not otherwise have diagnosed in that part of the foot,” Levine said.
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