When Tami Farnsworth first saw Break N The Law—a 2018 sorrel AQHA gelding known around the barn as Peyton—she knew he was the kind of horse who could grow into something truly special.

Go beyond basic grooming with expert tips and lesser-known tricks to bring out your horse’s ultimate shine.
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Blending authentic ranch work with show pen polish, Ranch Trail has become one of the fastest-growing western classes. Judges and top exhibitors explain the obstacles, strategy, and horsemanship behind standout performances.
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If you’ve attended an APHA or AQHA World Show any time over the past decade, you’ve probably heard these lyrics from I Did It My Way by Frank Sinatra playing over the loudspeaker during Halter classes. Why? It’s Bob Cassata’s favorite song, and somehow he has convinced the announcers to play it every time he wins. And Bob wins a lot. So, everyone is pretty familiar with this particular tune by Ol’ Blue Eyes.
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I was talking to a famous horseman with over fifty years experience breeding, and he was giving me his philosophy of breeding and judging horses.
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He was beautiful from the day he was born. He’s super flashy, and he grabs your attention. He stands out because he’s so pretty and correct,” Joy Stehney said of Raylan Givens when the young stallion began racking up wins in his weanling year.
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Fifteen-year-old Simone West of Oak Grove, Missouri, exemplifies the very best of the up-and-coming generation of horsemen.
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Filmmaker Marilyn Swick’s documentary, My Life Between the Reins, has been making the film festival rounds, winning awards, and captivating audiences with the story of Paige Baylis, a determined equestrian who doesn’t let cerebral palsy slow her down. Paige is well-known to many on the AQHA show circuit for her indomitable fortitude and infectious positivity. Without her hero-mom, Susie, who has been at her side all the time, and is a fixture at the shows, Paige would not be where she is today.
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TS is in Her Reinvention Era. And while it probably won’t include catchy tunes and poetic lyrics, you can be sure there’ll be plenty of sparkly outfits.
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While to the casual observer leg yields and side passes may appear similar, their intent, energy, and execution differ–and those differences matter. But successfully completing either movement begins long before a pattern calls for it. Proper training, body control, and clear communication are essential to producing lateral movement that is both correct and credit-earning.
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