National Western Stock Show $20,000 Ram Invitational Freestyle Reining Results!
January 18, 2018 Comments Off on National Western Stock Show $20,000 Ram Invitational Freestyle Reining Results!
The 2018 $20,000 RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining recently took place at the National Western Livestock Show that’s currently underway in Denver, Colorado. Snagging the top spot was Bud Poplin with Smoking Custom Chrome. The team won $5,200 for their efforts. Second place was Sharee Schwartzenberger with Game Day Surprise, who took home $3,600. Rounding out […]
Continue reading …The Young Years: Nutrition From Birth to Two Years of Age
January 18, 2018 Comments Off on The Young Years: Nutrition From Birth to Two Years of Age
The most common feeding errors attributed to developmental orthopedic disease are excessive grain intake, feeding an inappropriate feed for the forage offered, and inadequate fortification. These three scenarios are easily rectified by feeding an appropriate grain mix fortified for the young, growing horse and feeding it at the correct intake.
Continue reading …APHA Celebrates Paint Professional Horsewoman of the Year- Sandi Morgan, and Judge Emeritus Recipients
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Celebrates Paint Professional Horsewoman of the Year- Sandi Morgan, and Judge Emeritus Recipients
“Sandi is the most passionate, genuinely nice and hardworking individual,” one anonymous nomination read. “She is humble in her line of work, and she is well-loved by everyone in the industry. She goes above and beyond, both in her own training business as well as providing for what is best for APHA.”
Continue reading …Free e-Book From AQHA Includes 40 Showmanship Patterns
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on Free e-Book From AQHA Includes 40 Showmanship Patterns
AQHA has developed a FREE e-book that includes 40 Showmanship patterns, so you’ll never run out of practice material again. What a wonderful resource! Click here to download.
Continue reading …Rood & Riddle Veterinarians to Host an Evening of Cocktails & Conversations
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on Rood & Riddle Veterinarians to Host an Evening of Cocktails & Conversations
The topics will include: Colic: Diagnosis and Surgical Decision, Demystifying Anesthesia, Diagnosis and Treatment of EPM, Therapeutic Shoeing for the Performance Horse, and Assisted Reproductive Techniques in the Horse
Continue reading …How to Bond With Your Horse When It’s at a Trainer’s 24/7- Part 1
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on How to Bond With Your Horse When It’s at a Trainer’s 24/7- Part 1
Whether the distance that separates you has to do with work, school, or family commitments, it can be hard to create a lasting bond that is essential, not only to your relationship as horse/rider team, but also to show ring success. It goes without saying that the most successful partnerships are the result of a concerted effort to know your horse inside and out, their strengths and weaknesses, their quirks and habits.
Continue reading …Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Use in Horses
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Use in Horses
The greatest advantage of MRI in horses is the ability to detect damage to bones, tendons and ligaments that can’t be diagnosed in any other way. This is particularly true in the horse’s foot, which because of the hoof visualization of the soft tissue structures is limited. Because MRI creates images in multiple slim slices, a 3-dimensional reconstruction can provide the exact location and severity of the injury.
Continue reading …APHA Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Nominations See Increase in 2018
January 17, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Nominations See Increase in 2018
Already for 2018, 14 stallion owners have paid their horses’ first Platinum enrollment. This is an increase over nine enrolled Platinum stallions for 2017. In addition, four stallion owners have paid their horses into the Platinum program for 2019—eager to reap a full year of promotional benefit.
Continue reading …2018 Arizona National Livestock Show Results- AQHA
January 16, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Arizona National Livestock Show Results- AQHA
The 53rd annual Arizona National Horse Show was held January 4-8 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. On January 3rd, Karen Graham held an informative Trail Clinic. Judges for the AQHA show were Chris Benedict, John Briggs, Buddy Fisher, and Rebecca Halvorson. In addition to the AQHA classes, there was also a Youth Horse Judging Contest […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- The Fowler Twins
January 16, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- The Fowler Twins
Our Then photo features Ciera and Casey Fowler at the 2004 All American Quarter Horse Congress with trainer, Chuck Briggs. Our Now photo, pictures Ciera and Casey at the 2018 Florida Gold Coast Show. Both ladies still compete under the guidance of Briggs at Turning Point Ranch and have done so for over 14 years and counting!
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