Equine Medical Emergencies
Click here to read the complete article 402 – July/August, 2025 By William Given If you have owned a horse long enough, you have encountered at least one medical emergency. If not, you very likely will. There are three behavioral traits of horses that significantly contribute to this. The first, they possess an instinctive fight-or-flight […]
Show Siblings – Win Or Lose, Sisterly And Brotherly Love Always Prevails
July 31, 2025 Comments Off on Show Siblings – Win Or Lose, Sisterly And Brotherly Love Always Prevails
When it comes to friendly rivalry, there’s nothing quite like that of a sibling versus sibling competition. While what most would think it’s a fierce fight for superiority, some horse showing siblings say the experience of showing against a brother or sister is actually much different – full of love, support, and memories that will be forever cherished. With the AQHA Youth World Show on the horizon, the Atkinson sisters, the Cook sisters, and the Dever brothers share their perspectives on showing with–and against–family.
Continue reading …A True All-Arounder: Megan Caliendo
July 29, 2025 Comments Off on A True All-Arounder: Megan Caliendo
You might not know it today when watching her lope smooth circles on her Western Pleasure horse, but when she was a kid, Megan Caliendo’s favorite class was Team Penning.
Continue reading …Ten Tips For Buying A Used Horse Trailer
July 27, 2025 Comments Off on Ten Tips For Buying A Used Horse Trailer
Whether you are buying your first horse trailer or your next, the process can be somewhat intimidating and oftentimes, stressful. There are so many different types, manufacturers, and models of horse trailers for sale, it is important to become familiar with the benefits and disadvantages of certain horse trailer features. I hope to cover all that and more, so you have all the information you need to decide what trailer best meets your needs.
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At the age of 14, Grace Riley from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has already learned valuable lessons about the importance of tenacity, focus, and optimism. This talented young competitor has faced injury and adversity in her equine career, but with a strong circle of support from her family and trainers, she has shown remarkable character and fortitude to not only overcome obstacles, but to shine.
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A chance view of a Facebook ad changed the lives of Jimmy Daurio, David Renier, and “Blue.”
Continue reading …Business Sense Meets Horse Sense At Reid Thomas Performance Horses
July 21, 2025 Comments Off on Business Sense Meets Horse Sense At Reid Thomas Performance Horses
Reid Thomas didn’t grow up in the horse industry, but he made his way there as soon as he could. Thomas started riding at age seven after his mom signed him up for lessons at a local hunter-jumper barn. “I think she thought I would pick it up and put it down,” laughs Thomas. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Thomas spent his youth showing horses–first in the pony hunters and then eventually in the Palomino Horse Breeders Association and stock horse industry.
Continue reading …The Next Big Thing: Total Knockoutt
July 19, 2025 Comments Off on The Next Big Thing: Total Knockoutt
Total Knockoutt is a 4-year-old, 16-hand, AQHA stallion with striking presence, standout movement, and champion bloodlines. By the legendary Machine Made and out of AQHA and NSBA World and Congress Champion mare, Knockin It Out, “Knock Knock” isn’t just knocking—he’s kicking the door down.
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On horse show days, there’s always a buzz of activity surrounded by the slow churning of emotions that bore inside each exhibitor as they go through the motions: Grooming and tacking up their horse, changing into show clothes, walking through patterns in the dirt, and then swinging into the saddle.
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As the Ranch Riding division continues to grow and gain in popularity, so do the myths and misconceptions that tend to follow any burgeoning discipline. Whether you’re competing in ranch, western pleasure, or working hunter, competitors have their sights set on one goal–victory. That focus often leads to differing opinions and beliefs about what route will lead to the winner’s circle.
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