
Homicide Hunter, the Fastest Trotter in the World, Transforms for the Hunt Seat at 2026 Pinto World By Delores Kuhlwein “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard. Anyone who has watched an exciting horse race understands […]
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In honor of the reader-inspired idea of revisiting the horses who are the backbone of our industry, we’ve established Memory Lane Monday. This week’s horse needs no introduction, but we’ll attempt it anyway! Vital Signs Are Good, whose legacy includes the VS horses so cherished in today’s show industry, was inducted into the 2019 AQHA […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein and John Zeldenthuis When the delivery of the much anticipated foal by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Made To Be A Star, aka “Floppy,” at 831 Ranch in Colorado turned into an emergency during a major winter storm, tensions were high. Just about everyone on social media this week was awaiting […]
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“I’d like to help as many people as I can to be proactive in this endeavor, if possible. In that hope, here are some braider’s tips and tricks to help people feel confident and comfortable taking the proper steps to cut a tail, clean it, and store it for the future when the day finally comes to say goodbye.”
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Transitioning from a snaffle or hackamore to a bit with a shank and a curb chain is a big transition in a young horse’s life and not one that happens overnight. First, the pressure applied takes place in entirely new and different areas. Acclimating a horse to new headgear is something that takes time, tenacity, and the right tools.
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The discipline of Ranch Riding tends to lend itself to a casual, more laid back outfit: an oxford shirt, starched jeans, cowboy hat, boots, and a belt. While many exhibitors may invest in a pair of well-made chinks or armitas, a more cost-effective, simple, and unique alternative to dressing up any ranch outfit is the “wild rag” or cowboy scarf.
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Perfecting the rhythm, flow, and connection that elevates your Trail work from the mundane to the sublime requires countless hours of practice over the poles. Many Trail exhibitors seek that precision by setting up Trail obstacles at home. It sounds simple: throw a few poles out there and do some lope-overs. However, to really make your extra practice time beneficial, a lot of thought and planning needs to go into the course setup. Accuracy matters if your goal is to closely simulate the challenges you will face at the show.
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Performance is a Team Sport-and Nervous Systems are Contagious: A Three Part Series by Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at WEC-Ocala. Part One: The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds In the show world, we often focus on what we can measure — fitness goals, training schedules, strength development, and […]
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Don’t. You. Dare. Quiet Quit. The arena does not need fewer seasoned riders. The barn aisle does not need less wisdom. The next generation does not need us stepping aside politely. They need to see what longevity looks like. They need to witness someone adjusting goals without abandoning identity. They need to hear a woman […]
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In honor of a reader-inspired idea to recognize important horses of our past, each Monday we are saluting a different horse. This week’s honoree is Gallant Zippo, who will also be inducted into the 2026 APHA Hall of Fame. According to APHA, “the 2007 chestnut overo gelding earned 5,596.5 APHA points, including 10 world championships, […]
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