Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
When you think about a Halter horse, what first comes to mind? Striking beauty? Finely chiseled muscles? Versatility? If that last description doesn’t immediately come to mind, there’s a reason. It might be because, somewhere in the continuous improvement of the elite Halter horse, the focus on how these horses with great conformation can perform was lost.
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During the past 3 decades, research has shed light on many genetic diseases in horses, including several defects in Quarter Horses and other breeds that have utilized Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of these diseases cropped up in recent years, originating from mutations in individuals that were ancestors of some of today’s popular animals, and the new trait was perpetuated in numerous offspring.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2019 SOQHA Madness – May 19 with the G-Man
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Around the Rings at 2019 SOQHA Madness – May 18 with the G-Man
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Around the Rings at 2019 Sun & Surf – May 17 with the G-Man
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Sunshine & Luxury – The World Equestrian Center Comes to Ocala
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Sunshine & Luxury – The World Equestrian Center Comes to Ocala
It’s probably one of the most anticipated equestrian facility openings, not only in Florida, but across the nation. Promises of equine and human accommodations, the likes of which haven’t been seen before, have tantalized exhibitors and vendors alike since the project was first announced in 2017. The World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio has played host to many prestigious equestrian events and, starting in 2021, its southern twin, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, will carry on as one of the premier show facilities in the country, if not the world.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2019 Sun & Surf – May 16 with the G-Man
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Around the Rings at 2019 Sun & Surf – May 15 with the G-Man
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Across the Border & From Abroad – Foreign Workers Face Hurdles
May 13, 2019 Comments Off on Across the Border & From Abroad – Foreign Workers Face Hurdles
Behind the much-publicized issue of immigration stands a frequently overlooked population that imparts considerable influence on our hobby: the non-citizen workers who have a desire to be part of the horse industry here in the United States. Whatever your viewpoint on the complex topic of immigration, there’s no doubt that apprentice or guest workers are responsible for many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that turn horses into champions.
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Megan Waldron of Parker, Colorado, is going into her final year of youth competition in 2019 with some impressive titles already under her belt. This well-rounded rider has already earned a NSBA World Show third place finish in Youth Hunter Under Saddle, Congress Championship in Novice Youth Western Riding, and a Congress Reserve Championship in Youth Hunt Seat Equitation. She has known the thrill of winning and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to a beloved horse that had been her best friend, confidante, and show partner.
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