Meet American Pharoah’s Buddy “Smokey” at the 2015 NRHA Futurity!
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Meet American Pharoah’s Buddy “Smokey” at the 2015 NRHA Futurity!
Smokey is available in the SuperBarn at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City every day until December 5 for one hour at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Continue reading …Mental Performance Training For Equestrians: Two AQHA Riders Reflect on Their Experiences
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Mental Performance Training For Equestrians: Two AQHA Riders Reflect on Their Experiences
“We spend thousands of dollars on our outfits and thousands of dollars on our horses and training. However, when it’s time to go in the pen, it’s my mind, my body, and my horse. I think it’s important that we invest in our mental game development as well.”
Continue reading …Results From 2015 SOQHA Turkey Circuit
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Results From 2015 SOQHA Turkey Circuit
Thanks to Mark Harrell Horse Shows for providing our readers with results from the 2015 SOQHA Turkey Circuit that recently took place November 28-29 in Wilmington, Ohio. Judges for the show were John Boxell, Bruce Walquist, and Beckey Schooler. Click here to view results.
Continue reading …Music Played in the Barn Showed Positive Impact on Horse’s Emotional State and Performance in Competition
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Music Played in the Barn Showed Positive Impact on Horse’s Emotional State and Performance in Competition
What was so remarkable was that the effect was noticeable throughout every activity, even during the heightened excitement of being ridden at a gallop. Even more noteworthy was the positive influence the music had after the second and third months, improving with each subsequent month, exhibited by the number of races won.
Continue reading …Breed With Confidence Using APHA Genetic Testing
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Breed With Confidence Using APHA Genetic Testing
Genetic testing is a simple procedure, done with 30 to 50 hairs (with intact roots) from your horse. Mane hair is normally used to derive DNA. However, if a foal is being tested, it is necessary to pull tail hair as roots from a foal’s mane are too small.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos at 2015 Gordyville Turkey Run
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos at 2015 Gordyville Turkey Run
Special thanks to Ruehle Photographix for sharing some great candids from the 2015 Gordyville Turkey Run. Click here to view results.
Continue reading …Beloved Horse Show Mom, Darla Blanchard, Has Passed
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Beloved Horse Show Mom, Darla Blanchard, Has Passed
All our love and prayers go out to Darla’s daughter Natasha and the entire Blanchard family during this time. Her sweet spirit and kind heart will be remembered by many.
Continue reading …Next Step Underway for $450 Million Arena at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Next Step Underway for $450 Million Arena at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, TX
Construction is expected to begin after the 2017 Fort Worth Stock Show and to be completed in late 2019. However, ground is expected to be broken on the parking garage within the next 2-3 months.
Continue reading …Horse Trapped in Trailer Rescued by Firefighters
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Trapped in Trailer Rescued by Firefighters
A 14-yr-old mare named “Heidi” was trapped halfway through the side door of the trailer and could not move forward or backwards. The owners and bystanders assisted in keeping the horse calm and relaxed while fire personnel quickly derived a plan of action to free the trapped horse.
Continue reading …Dressed to Kill… Rider Safety is Always in Fashion
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Dressed to Kill… Rider Safety is Always in Fashion
You could be dressed to kill if your riding boots do not sport a wedge heel. A moment of imbalance is all it takes for a foot to slide through the stirrup creating the potential for a nasty accident. Being dragged by the ankle rarely ends well for the rider.
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