In 1977, he became the owner and manager of Walmac Stud International in Lexington, Kentucky, where he developed such legendary Thoroughbred sires such as Nureyev, Miswaki and Alleged. He was a founder of Thoroughbred racing’s Breeder’s Cup, served as the vice chairman for the Kentucky Racing Commission, director of the Association of State Racing Commissioners, Director for the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, and is a former member of the executive committee of the Texas Horse Racing Association. He is a member of the Texas Racing and Ruidoso halls of fame.
Continue reading …App World Show 2019 SSA Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes
November 26, 2018 Comments Off on App World Show 2019 SSA Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes
Do you have a foal (yearling) sired by one of the following stallions? You might be eligible to enter the prestigious Stallion Service Auction Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes at the 2019 World Championship Appaloosa Show!
Continue reading …Gaining the Edge in NCEA Recruiting
November 26, 2018 Comments Off on Gaining the Edge in NCEA Recruiting
A coach can’t communicate via email, text, phone call or through social media messaging with an athlete about being a prospective recruit until September 1st of that rider’s junior year in high school. In addition, coaches are not allowed to comment on social media posts, they can only like or share these posts. But current NCEA riders say waiting until then to start thinking about college can put you behind in figuring out your future.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- I Trust You…
November 25, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- I Trust You…
“Dad, I have no idea where we are going, but I trust you…”
Continue reading …NSBYA Denim Drive Kicks Off During Florida Circuits
November 24, 2018 Comments Off on NSBYA Denim Drive Kicks Off During Florida Circuits
Throughout 2019, NSBYA will be holding Denim Drives at various horse shows. NSBYA will collect gently used, clean denim to donate to local homeless shelters at different horse shows. We are kicking off the project in Tampa, Florida during the Gold and Gulf Coast Circuits December 28 – January 5, 2019 at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Continue reading …Mustangs to Make Their Mark at 2019 Midwest Horse Fair
November 24, 2018 Comments Off on Mustangs to Make Their Mark at 2019 Midwest Horse Fair
Qualified equine trainers are urged to apply by Dec. 1st to take part in the Midwest Horse Fair Mustang Challenge, a competition of legendary proportions designed to spotlight the all-American Mustang. Trainers will be matched with wild Mustangs and will work with the horses for 90 days to allow their natural abilities to shine through.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Love of a Horse
November 24, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Love of a Horse
“When your horse follows you without being asked, when he rubs his head on yours, and when you look at him and feel a tingle down your spine… you know you are loved.” – John Lyons
Continue reading …We Are the Same- Building Disability Awareness in the Equestrian Industry
November 23, 2018 Comments Off on We Are the Same- Building Disability Awareness in the Equestrian Industry
As I read over this list, I’m struck by the fact that these are the same goals that most competitive equestrians have. The key word is same. We are more alike than we are different.
Continue reading …An Improved Map of the Horse’s Genetic Code
November 23, 2018 Comments Off on An Improved Map of the Horse’s Genetic Code
Genome sequencing allows researchers to read and decipher genetic information found in DNA and is especially important in mapping disease genes – discovering diseases a horse might be genetically predisposed to developing.
Continue reading …Bidding Opens for Prospects Auction on Monday, November 26th
November 23, 2018 Comments Off on Bidding Opens for Prospects Auction on Monday, November 26th
Sires include: Lazy Loper, Blazing Hot, Extremely Hot Chips, No Doubt Im Lazy, VS Flatline, John Simon (APHA), Willy Be Invited, These Irons Are Hot, Machine Made, Its A Southern Thing, Batt Man, Just Expect It, Kissin The Girls, Nite Moves, Open For Suggestion, Ionlylopeformoney, Un Forgettable and more.
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