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.
Continue reading …Honoring The Queen Forgotten By Time
July 13, 2025 Comments Off on Honoring The Queen Forgotten By Time
Are you familiar with these horses – Zippo Pine Bar, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zips Chocolate Chip, Zippos Sensation, Vital Signs Are Good?
Continue reading …An Amazing Breeder Of World Class Halter Horses – Vicki Livasy
July 11, 2025 Comments Off on An Amazing Breeder Of World Class Halter Horses – Vicki Livasy
A lifelong resident of Decatur, Illinois, Vicki Livasy can’t remember a time when she didn’t love horses. However, since she came from a non-horsey family, her father thought horses were too dangerous. Livasy recalls with a laugh, “So, he bought me a minibike!”
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She is a beautiful mare. She is correctly constructed and has wonderful conformation. She has a pleasing personality and sound temperament. She possesses an amazing ability to produce foals better than herself and she is a great mother. She has an enviable pedigree and a super show record.
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Aviation, the art and science of flight, represents the modern quest to conquer the skies with advanced technology and innovation. In contrast, horseback riding reflects a deep-rooted tradition where humans and horses share a powerful bond to navigate the earth with grace and strength.
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The quintessential image of the American West is a herd of cattle driven forward by cowboys mounted on sturdy Quarter Horses. The horse and the cow have been iconic symbols of American grit and independence since the 1800s. For one family of horse show royalty, that connection runs deeper than tradition—it has become a new chapter. With decades of experience working with horses, the Bradshaw and Weiss families have recently taken the reins on something a little different: breeding Angus cattle.
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