A Tribute to Remember: Freestyle Reining Makes History
October 18, 2016 Comments Off on A Tribute to Remember: Freestyle Reining Makes History
Fredrick Win was born without a partial right leg. It’s a fact of life, not an excuse. Better yet, it inspires a drive to win. Win was born in Burma, a country in Southeast Asia, and started to ride when he was six years old.
Continue reading …Former Congress Champ, Carla Townsley, Returns to Cooper Arena to Compete After 40-Year Absence
October 16, 2016 Comments Off on Former Congress Champ, Carla Townsley, Returns to Cooper Arena to Compete After 40-Year Absence
The last time Select exhibitor, Carla Townsley, competed at the All American Quarter Horse Congress was more than 40 years ago, when she led a mare named Louann Steel to win the Youth 14 and 15 Showmanship. That was back in 1970 in the Cooper Arena.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park Holiday Season
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Holiday Season
The Southern Lights holiday festival returns to the Kentucky Horse Park for its 23rd year. This festival is a fundraiser for the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, and a holiday tradition for families from throughout the Bluegrass region and beyond. The lights are on 5:30-10 p.m. nightly Nov. 18-Dec. 31, with the Holiday Festival open each night with the exception of Nov. 24 and Dec. 24 to 31.
Continue reading …New Product: A Unique Take on the Bell Boot
October 12, 2016 Comments Off on New Product: A Unique Take on the Bell Boot
They have a unique fastener designed to open and close without the need for Velcro. Additionally, it latches at the hoof, not the ankle, meaning fewer rubs. Finally, the boot is made from a high-tear strength polymer that can take the everyday wear and tear that other boots can’t. It is designed to last.
Continue reading …APHA Mourns Loss of National Directors Lynn Titlow and Linda Lewis
October 12, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Mourns Loss of National Directors Lynn Titlow and Linda Lewis
One evening, after visiting friend and trainer Wendy Vancuren-Simons, Lynn told Travis she bought a horse. Although neither had a permanent job nor a home of their own, they were proud owners of a solid Paint-bred mare, Sabrina Knox.
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“My advice to everyone is to ride every ride with your horse like it’s your last, because you never know when it will be.”
Continue reading …Father Watches Daughter Show For First Time at Congress From Afghanistan
October 10, 2016 Comments Off on Father Watches Daughter Show For First Time at Congress From Afghanistan
Elizabeth Slusher, a 21-year-old medical biller, from Middlefield, Ohio, competed in Green Reiner Level 2 yesterday afternoon with her mom, Kellie and her 6 ½-year-old sister, Emma, cheering in the stands. Her dad was also watching. Lynn Slusher was watching his daughter show via the live stream from Afghanistan.
Continue reading …No. 8 Gamecocks Earn Dramatic Victory Over No. 2 Georgia
October 10, 2016 Comments Off on No. 8 Gamecocks Earn Dramatic Victory Over No. 2 Georgia
In the final contest, September SEC Rider of the Month Madison Thiel earned a 69.5-67.5 triumph over her sister, Charley Thiel, on Magnum. Gamecocks Bailey Walters and Jordan Scott finished with ties.
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Want to be truly spoiled? A built-in generator is an add-on option for many trailers. Having this add-on would eliminate many headaches like camping fees at horse shows, parking restrictions based on plug availability, no worries about too many air conditioners popping a breaker (who’s been there? Me!), and lugging cords to said plugs.
Continue reading …Horses in Costume at 2016 HalloWhinny!
October 6, 2016 Comments Off on Horses in Costume at 2016 HalloWhinny!
During this popular, annual Halloween show, horses and their riders are likely to show up as just about any kind of human/horse costume. Guests will experience fun at HalloWhinny and see some creative costumes, with performances set to music, possibly even Superman, a creepy ghost, a hippy chick, the Wicked Witch, Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast or any number of spooky or fun characters.
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