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!”
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.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of KM Jazz It Up – 2010-2025
July 8, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of KM Jazz It Up – 2010-2025
We are devastated to share the news of the passing of KM Jazz It Up, the 2010 mare by RLBOS and out of Jazzy Jet Setter (by A Sudden Impulse), bred by Masterson Farms, LLC. KM Jazz It Up was lovingly known as “Bling” to her owner, Dr. Lori Leigh Ward, throughout their time together, […]
Continue reading …Rose Veldman Aces the US Adaptive Golf Open
July 8, 2025 Comments Off on Rose Veldman Aces the US Adaptive Golf Open
By Delores Kuhlwein Editor’s update: Rose Veldman is making news again in 2025 at the US Adaptive Golf Open – watch the YouTube video from The Golf Channel below, and keep scrolling for our feature about Rose from 2024: Rose Veldman was ten years old, living in a Haitian orphanage, when the 2010 […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of InTheSweetShop – 2007-2025
July 7, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of InTheSweetShop – 2007-2025
By Delores Kuhlwein The Caliendo family announced the passing of multiple World and Reserve World Champion InTheSweetShop, aka “Bentley,” Monday afternoon on social media. From Marylyn Caliendo, “Our hearts are absolutely broken with the passing of our all time GOAT, Inthesweetshop a.k.a Bentley. He was a multi champion in the pen, but more importantly a […]
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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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Brianna Lear and her home-bred Paint and Pinto horses have made the family’s dreams come true. Everyone dreams of raising a champion, and for many, reaching that goal while holding the lead or the reins of that champion is the ultimate prize. For the Lear family, more than one winner has been raised at their […]
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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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Hes Frank The Tank claimed gold each time he set foot in the pen at the 2025 APHA World Show. By Delores Kuhlwein Hes Frank The Tank has captured everyone’s attention at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show this year, unanimously winning his 3YO classes – the 3YO Western Pleasure Sweepstakes, and the 3YO […]
Continue reading …From The Publisher – More Than Ribbons: Life Lessons From The Barn
July 3, 2025 Comments Off on From The Publisher – More Than Ribbons: Life Lessons From The Barn
The smell of hay, the creak of saddle leather, the quiet presence of a horse beside you—these are things that stay with you long after childhood ends.
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