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On the Fence with Carol – Regarding A Little Bit About A Lot

March 6, 2014 Comments Off

Quite a few directors have been sending me copies of their 440 Express communiqués. They have been dumbfounded by leadership’s inexhaustible directives on what to expect at the Convention. I hope you have found them as entertaining as I have. No matter how much our leaders attempt to brainwash the members into joining their thoughts on promoting miss-guided agendas, they still just don’t get it, or perhaps do not want to. Glaring omissions regarding the value of points from their remake of the Incentive Fund or the cloning debacle has many wondering if they might not be withholding more bad news.

Behind-the-Scenes Photos at 2014 March to the Arch With Eric Hardesty

March 3, 2014 Comments Off

What’s in a Name?

January 3, 2014 Comments Off

By Lauren Levy How do people come up with clever foal names? What are some of the stories behind the more creative choices? Is it getting harder to come up with names these days as the number of registered horses continues to grow? The masterminds behind some of the cleverest, cutest, and funniest foal names […]

Equestrian Divorce: How Do You Split A Horse?

January 2, 2014 Comments Off

By Meghan Murphy Divorce cases involving equine owners often come with unique complexities compared to the typical divorce case. A big concern for the parties involved revolves around how to split a horse in a divorce agreement. One of the best ways to learn about how to divide a horse in an equestrian divorce is […]

Recertification: A Judge’s Friend or Foe?

January 2, 2014 Comments Off

By Chris Crumpler To be certified means to be qualified. Many different professions require qualification and demand that minimum requirements are met. These qualifications and requirements are made to be exhaustive and fully encompassing in order to ensure the highest in quality of a service or product. Beginning in December 2014, AQHA will put into […]

Acupuncture: A Useful Treatment for Horses

January 1, 2014 Comments Off

by Heather Smith Thomas A growing number of veterinarians are using non-traditional and complementary techniques in treating animals, often combining these with traditional western medicine. One of the most useful complementary modalities is acupuncture. Dr. Tia Nelson, Helena, Montana has been using acupuncture for more than a dozen years in her practice, often in conjunction […]

A Day in the Life of an Equine Professional

December 31, 2013 Comments Off

by Lauren Levy Long hours, lots of paperwork, few breaks, and squeezing in bites of lunch between meeting with clients is what I would have expected from a day in the life of a Wall Street Journal reporter or a big-time lawyer. However, after spending a day with the professionals at the La Mesa Equine […]

The International Contingent

December 31, 2013 Comments Off

By Lana Grieve In today’s evolving horse show world, the process we undergo to continuously strive for a better industry is constant. The specialization and intricately defined disciplines of the equestrian world have carved a path all its own. This is becoming prevalent not only in the United States but around the globe. Improving the […]

Ethnicity

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

by Susan Winslow Is the lack of racial diversity in show horses a sign of social differences or something more? Does ethnicity play a role in showing horses? In some areas, the horse world hasn’t been immune to the racial stereotypes and negative attitudes in America, but the biggest barriers to elite competition are more […]

Dale Sullens: Taking the Appaloosa Circuit by Storm

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

By Lauren Levy It might be hard to believe that a young boy who grew up in Lone Oak, Texas with parents who were not involved in the professional horse industry at all could go on to become one of today’s top riders and trainers on the Appaloosa circuit. However, if you take one look […]