Basic Horse Care is More Than Basic
The road to the Congress and World Show is a long one, made only longer depending on how far you actually have to haul your horse to Ohio and Oklahoma. During the trip, you may make a stop for fuel and check your horse, but something just doesn’t seem quite right.
A Horseman’s Horseman – Jeffrey Pait
November 30, 2019 Comments Off on A Horseman’s Horseman – Jeffrey Pait
To be good at selecting and preparing Halter horses, a horseman must not only see all the tiny details, but also be able to evaluate and manage those fine points. AQHA Professional Horseman Jeffrey Pait has proven that he’s one such horseman. When asked what brought him to a love of and lifetime career spent training horses, he immediately refers to his upbringing.
Continue reading …Tammy Bradshaw – Paving Her Own Way
November 28, 2019 Comments Off on Tammy Bradshaw – Paving Her Own Way
Tammy Bradshaw may be best known as a generous philanthropist and wife of football star, Terry Bradshaw, who quarterbacked the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League before becoming a sports analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday. However, she’s also making a name for herself as a force to be reckoned with in the show pen after taking up equestrian competition four years ago. She may have changed from being the horse-crazy kid, who kept her horse in the backyard on two acres, to a poised competitor with hundreds of horses on her 700-acre ranch, but this dedicated horsewoman still maintains a refreshing enthusiasm and appreciation of her horses and her success in the sport.
Continue reading …Raising Financial Grown-Ups – Who Pays the Show Bill When a Youth Becomes an Amateur?
November 28, 2019 Comments Off on Raising Financial Grown-Ups – Who Pays the Show Bill When a Youth Becomes an Amateur?
While they may be adults, legally, many young amateur exhibitors have a long way to go before they are truly self-reliant, especially when it comes to their finances. Horses are expensive, and showing requires a sizable income. Most young adults don’t start out making enough money to afford horses without their parents paying the bills.
Continue reading …Survivors: One Year after a Horrific Trailer Accident, Three Teams Achieve World Champion Titles
November 27, 2019 Comments Off on Survivors: One Year after a Horrific Trailer Accident, Three Teams Achieve World Champion Titles
One Tragedy + Three Special Ladies + One Resilient Trainer = A Remarkable Success Story
Continue reading …The loss of a legend – Hotroddin Zippo
November 26, 2019 Comments Off on The loss of a legend – Hotroddin Zippo
On June 25, 2019, the Quarter Horse world lost a legend with the passing of Hotroddin Zippo owned by Pine Meadow Quarter Horses. The loss of the beloved 15.1 hand, chestnut superstar has reverberated across the industry, as this talented and sweet-natured stallion created a lasting legacy in both the show pen and breeding shed.
Continue reading …Bit Troubleshooting – English Edition
November 20, 2019 Comments Off on Bit Troubleshooting – English Edition
The choice of bits for English classes can be overwhelming with a seemingly infinite combination of mouthpieces and cheek designs. English bits are commonly considered to be either direct rein or snaffle bits. However, some have shanks, use leverage, and are regarded as curb bits.
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Have you ever considered that the majority of horse trainers in the horse industry are male, while the majority of competitors in the youth and amateur ranks are female? Furthermore, why is it that NCEA programs seem to be solely made up of female riders? Are they?
Continue reading …Kissing Spine: No Longer a Career Ending Diagnosis
November 16, 2019 Comments Off on Kissing Spine: No Longer a Career Ending Diagnosis
It began as a hitch in the gelding’s get-along, so to speak. The nagging short step in his hind end persisted. Then, when he was put on a longe line in a circle, he demonstrated what horsemen describe as being “dead lame.” But when the 2007 AQHA gelding, Lopin For Hours, aka “Chevy,” straightened out, he would appear to be sound…
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Throughout the centuries, spurs have been intertwined with humans and their unique relationship with horses. They have been buried with their owners or given as offerings to the gods. They have been bestowed as a high honor, and they have been the symbol of triumph. Even today, they continue to be a representation of status, culture, and achievement. Yet, every time a horseman straps on a pair of spurs, there is a fine line between effective communication tool and unintentional weapon.
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