No better term exists than the word ‘precision’ to describe the discipline of Showmanship. It’s precision that separates the top showmen from the rest of the pack. It’s precision in executing a greater degree of difficulty that results in credit-earning maneuvers on the judges’ score sheets. Also, it’s precision, or the lack thereof, that can be detrimental to an otherwise stunning performance.
Continue reading …Why Are Show Clothes So Darned Expensive?
November 13, 2020 Comments Off on Why Are Show Clothes So Darned Expensive?
Click here to read the complete article 268 – November/December, 2020 By Delores Kuhlwein It’s true that nothing quite compares to the feeling of wearing a dynamite outfit in the show ring. Your confidence, attitude and, well, yes, happiness, from that sensation can have a big impact on your performance and your eye appeal. But […]
Continue reading …Jacqueline Potwora – EC Youth Profile
November 11, 2020 Comments Off on Jacqueline Potwora – EC Youth Profile
Click here to read the complete article 236 – November/December, 2020 Farm and/or Trainer Affiliation? McCulloch Training Stables In what division do you compete? Youth 14-18 Highest award won to date? NSBA World Champion Hunt Seat Equitation – Youth 14-18 Your Mentor? (not a family member) Shannon McCulloch & CJ Fisher – They are a […]
Continue reading …Texas A&M Equestrian – The Sport of College Equestrian in the Time of COVID-19
November 9, 2020 Comments Off on Texas A&M Equestrian – The Sport of College Equestrian in the Time of COVID-19
There are multiple collegiate athletic conferences competing underneath the umbrella of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA). While many conferences have elected to suspend competition until a later date, the SEC has chosen to move forward with its athletic season. I’m unable to speak to the experiences and feelings of girls who may not be able to look forward to a season in the coming year; but, for Texas A&M, Auburn, Georgia, and South Carolina, it’s business as usual, for the most part.
Continue reading …Victoria Coombs – EC Youth Profile
November 7, 2020 Comments Off on Victoria Coombs – EC Youth Profile
Victoria Coombs – EC Youth Profile
Continue reading …Western Dressage Coming to AQHA World Show
November 5, 2020 Comments Off on Western Dressage Coming to AQHA World Show
While most of the talk about new things this year has focused on restrictions due to Coronavirus, there is a positive development in the Western Dressage world. This year, on November 20th and 21st, AQHA is including Western Dressage Stakes and Western Dressage classes at the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show. Partnering with the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA), the AQHA World Show is offering these new classes to give people an introduction to Dressage and to expand opportunities for riders to compete with their horses.
Continue reading …2020 Tom Powers Triple Futurity Christmas Challenge
November 3, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 Tom Powers Triple Futurity Christmas Challenge
Click here to read the complete article 132 – November/December, 2020 By Delores Kuhlwein If you thought the Tom Powers Futurity was a vacation with horses before, hold on to your hats, folks. Before you even think about the horse show part, picture this: You can be part of history by attending one of the […]
Continue reading …It’s All About the Legs – Proper Strides for Western Pleasure
November 1, 2020 Comments Off on It’s All About the Legs – Proper Strides for Western Pleasure
First, be correct. When it comes to Western Pleasure, both top riders and judges look for trueness of gait and correct striding before thinking about hocks or speed. At the end of the day, a Western Pleasure horse should be just that- a pleasure to ride.
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While nine-year-old Darla Halbe was first dabbling in horses thanks to the help of her 4-H leader in Apple Valley, California, then 11-year-old Brian Lee, born into a family of horsemen in Ohio, was growing up in the barn aisles at horse shows. His father, Dean Lee, was well-known in Ohio for his success showing Halter horses and, by the time Darla got her first horse–a grade Quarter Horse named Maxine–Brian was more than comfortable in the saddle aboard his first horse, Angel.
Continue reading …Assistant Trainer Spotlight – Taylor Thayer
October 11, 2020 Comments Off on Assistant Trainer Spotlight – Taylor Thayer
It’s about 1,400 miles from Troy, Maine to Somerville, Tennessee; but, in all actuality, it’s a world away from the tiny midcoastal town to one of the premier Quarter Horse breeding and training farms in the country. Taylor Thayer’s journey from her hometown in Maine to Masterson Farms in the hills of Tennessee is a story of hard work, perseverance, and a little bit of good fortune.
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