When Government Regulates the Horse Industry…
October 22, 2021 Comments Off on When Government Regulates the Horse Industry…
The passing of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act leads to questions for the rest of the horse industry.
Continue reading …Living Her Best Life – Amateur Stephanie Mohindra
October 20, 2021 Comments Off on Living Her Best Life – Amateur Stephanie Mohindra
One day, in 2018, Stephanie Mohindra’s then eight-year-old son, Kiptin Goodin, asked if he could learn how to ride a horse.
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As it currently stands, the event will not be requiring masks, but show attendees may certainly wear them if desired. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the grounds.
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Morgan Miller got her first horse at the age of six, just one year after the horse bug bit her hard when her mother enrolled her in riding lessons. She and that first horse, a black and white POA named Gold Rush Nugget, competed in three-day Eventing competitions. This discipline consists of Show Jumping, Dressage, and Cross Country.
Continue reading …What IS the New Commission on AQHA Competitive Events?
October 14, 2021 Comments Off on What IS the New Commission on AQHA Competitive Events?
Lengthy meetings, focus groups, combing through statistics and data, and a lot of discussions will be on the table for AQHA’s new Commission on Competitive Events. Earlier this year, during the 2021 AQHA Convention, AQHA President Norman K. Luba announced that the AQHA Executive Committee was implementing the Commission on AQHA Competitive Events.
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Kelley and Adam Wainscott joined forces for life and in business in 2018 to start Covenant Show Horses in Sanger, Texas. Each of them brings a wealth of experience as competitors and professional horsemen to the table. Together they and the horses they’ve trained have won over 300 World Champion titles.
Continue reading …Proper Hackamore Technique in Western Pleasure
October 10, 2021 Comments Off on Proper Hackamore Technique in Western Pleasure
The hackamore is a product of Vaquero Horsemanship. It was traditionally used in the progression of a horse’s training prior to introducing a bit. However, in today’s Western Pleasure world, most trainers prefer to start horses in a snaffle and then move to the hackamore in preparation for competition. Showing two- and three-year-olds in a hackamore is more of a tribute to the past than a necessity, yet many trainers find it has a valuable place in their training regime.
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Welcome ladies! Raise your hand if you’re tired, filthy, and broke. This is the place to share your horse show wins and losses with just enough snark and zero judging! Need to know how to make a hurricane-proof hair bun? Just ask. Want to brag about your kid’s first blue ribbon? We see you! Want to tell us about the time you nearly blinded your daughter with a mascara wand… You’re not alone. This is the place to ask the questions you might have been too nervous to ask. We welcome rookies and the most seasoned in the Horse Show Mom nation.
Continue reading …Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter
October 6, 2021 Comments Off on Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter
Horse show judges evaluate from the positive. While judges are often asked about aspects of a performance that may contribute to a win, they aren’t often given a platform to discuss the things they’d rather not see in the show pen.
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When Jill and Murray Show Horses hits the show circuit each year, owners Jill Newcomb and Murray Griggs roll in style. Their head-turning, big, blue semi hauling twelve horses is a familiar sight at all the big shows, but when people see a glamorous woman in the driver’s seat, they often do a double take. Jill laughs and takes it all in stride with the can-do attitude than comes from being a third-generation horseman.
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