NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
The First 2 Finish Trail Duel is a head-to-head match up against the clock. It’s a timed race over Trail obstacles where the winner will be crowned based on a combination of time and penalties. The event is open to youth, non pro, and open exhibitors that will compete against each other for their share of a $15,000 purse. Additionally, a $1,000 bonus will be paid out to the highest placing non pro exhibitor in the class.
Continue reading …NCEA Weekend Recap- Auburn, TCU, South Carolina, Georgia, Baylor Score Wins
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA Weekend Recap- Auburn, TCU, South Carolina, Georgia, Baylor Score Wins
The No. 1 Auburn equestrian team opened up a busy weekend at the Auburn University Equestrian Center with an impressive 17-0 win over No. 10 UT Martin Friday afternoon. The victory marked the third-straight win over a Top 10 team in 2019 and moved the Tigers to 8-0 on the year.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- When Your Other Horse Gets Jealous…
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- When Your Other Horse Gets Jealous…
The problem with having more than one horse is that it’s impossible to ride/work both at the same time. Ever wonder what your other horse is up to in the barn when you’re out playing with someone else…
Continue reading …Inspired by Love For Animals, Equestrian, Sharese Rivait, Wins Awards in Creative Advertising Exhibition
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on Inspired by Love For Animals, Equestrian, Sharese Rivait, Wins Awards in Creative Advertising Exhibition
Sophomore equestrian Sharese Rivait had two entries that she created for a concepts class in her advertising major: a Milk-Bone Brushing Chews print campaign she came up with at the start of the semester and a Bird Scooter video campaign that her and a partner finished during finals. A few names were called. Then, Rivait heard her name announced, loud and clear, as winner of Best Concept and again, for Best Video Commercial. The Orillia, Ontario, Canada, native, was thrilled.
Continue reading …UEC Announces Riders of the Week- Gray, Dirickson, Hart, Campbell, Lansidel
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on UEC Announces Riders of the Week- Gray, Dirickson, Hart, Campbell, Lansidel
HORSEMANSHIP RIDER OF THE WEEK- Nicole Campbell • Fresno State
– Went 2-0 last week for the Bulldogs in Horsemanship.
– Earned a 73-71 victory over her Delaware State opponent on February 1.
– Won her second point of the weekend with a 74-73.5 win over her Auburn opponent on February 2.
The Impact of Social Media On The Equine Industry
February 8, 2019 Comments Off on The Impact of Social Media On The Equine Industry
Social media has the power to lift up, promote, and enhance the smallest of competitive equestrian events, while simultaneously to destroy events, or people, within a very small window of time.
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2018 marked the second year for the Minnesota Pinto Horse Association to have a year-end banquet and they selected a Kentucky Derby theme for the festivities. Attendees were invited to participate in the Derby Hat Contest with prizes to be awarded for the most elegant, most masculine, crazy horse person, and biggest hats! Click on […]
Continue reading …NCEA Riders of the Month For January- Orsak, Mairano, Bricker, Mezrah
February 8, 2019 Comments Off on NCEA Riders of the Month For January- Orsak, Mairano, Bricker, Mezrah
This month’s Shorty’s Horsemanship Rider of the Month goes to Texas A&M rider Sarah Orsak. The senior from San Antonio, Texas tallied a 9.5-point victory, her highest margin of victory this season. Orsak helped the Aggies to a 4-1 victory in Horsemanship against South Dakota State.
Continue reading …Help Keep Your Senior’s Stride Going Strong
February 8, 2019 Comments Off on Help Keep Your Senior’s Stride Going Strong
Joint support is important for horses at any age, but particularly as they get older, which is why SmartPak is pleased to introduce a new supplement formula designed to support senior horses. SmartStride™ Senior offers comprehensive joint, tendon, and ligament support to help maintain normal comfortable movement for your senior equine.
Continue reading …Seminar Schedule For 2018 AQHA Convention
February 8, 2019 Comments Off on Seminar Schedule For 2018 AQHA Convention
The AQHA convention isn’t just about rule-making. The Association is also offering a full day of education for all convention attendees on March 8. The Equine Industry Business Workshop is 8 a.m. to Noon and the Town Hall Meeting kicks off at 1 p.m.
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