Clay Arrington – The Next Generation is in Good Hands
August 13, 2018 Comments Off on Clay Arrington – The Next Generation is in Good Hands
This is all I’ve ever wanted, says Justin Clay Arrington, with easy confidence. Growing up in a family of Quarter Horse breeders and trainers, Clay is enthralled with every aspect of the business.
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Heza Secret Agent was a horse for the record books. Although this multiple World Champion, 2009 stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina only produced five foal crops before his untimely passing, his ability to pass on his magnificent conformation, presence, and personality is legendary, and his contributions to the Quarter Horse breed will enhance the Halter world for generations to come.
Continue reading …DMSO – So Many Ways To Help Your Horse
July 18, 2018 Comments Off on DMSO – So Many Ways To Help Your Horse
Most trainers and horse owners rely on various types of medications for treating leg injuries and soreness in equine athletes. One favorite “all purpose” product is DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).
Continue reading …Mile High Club – Shaking Up the Hunter World as a Triple Threat
July 17, 2018 Comments Off on Mile High Club – Shaking Up the Hunter World as a Triple Threat
There’s nothing that captures the attention of the Quarter Horse industry quite like a promising new stallion. Stallions are our future, and the most celebrated studs have a lasting impact on the direction of the entire industry – setting standards and trends in movement, appearance, and temperament that can last for decades.
Continue reading …Decoding Rabicano – A Study of Equine Genetics
July 16, 2018 Comments Off on Decoding Rabicano – A Study of Equine Genetics
At the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, in the Brooks Equine Genetic Lab, a team of graduate and undergraduate students, as well as a Ph.D. student, overseen by Dr. Samantha Brooks, a specialist in equine genetics, are working together to determine the genetic makeup specific to horses with the rabicano coat pattern.
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When Debbie Cooper won Ranch Riding at the AQHA World Show two years ago, she wore a vest that had been given to her by Grace Hoyt, who showed in the same outfit over 40 years prior. She didn’t wear the vest to draw attention. She wore it because it was timeless, but she certainly did get noticed for her nod to tradition and authenticity.
Continue reading …Smart Technology Enters the Equine Arena
July 12, 2018 Comments Off on Smart Technology Enters the Equine Arena
These days, it seems that technology affects every area of our lives. From the blue-tooth-enabled coffee maker that can brew a cup of joe at your preferred temperature to a robotic vacuum that automatically navigates your home with ease, smart devices are highly sought after for convenience, time saving, and the just plain cool factor!
Continue reading …AQHA Select World – Headed to Fort Worth in 2019
July 11, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Select World – Headed to Fort Worth in 2019
After much discussion and considerable debate, the AQHA Select World Championship Show will finally be moving to a new location beginning in 2019. Since its inception in 2003, the Adequan Select World Show has been held at the TriState Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas. While show management is appreciative for the hospitality shown to competitors over the past 15 years, it’s clear, from exhibitor feedback and the association’s hopes for expansion, that the time for a change in location is now.
Continue reading …APHA & AQHA Make Changes to Pattern Scoring Systems
July 10, 2018 Comments Off on APHA & AQHA Make Changes to Pattern Scoring Systems
One of the most valuable methods for improvement, in any aspect of life, is to review past performance. For equestrians, a judge’s scoresheet can be invaluable towards understanding how a rider’s performance was perceived, where he or she excelled, and where more progress could be made.
Continue reading …Maintenance Programs at the Boarding Stable
July 9, 2018 Comments Off on Maintenance Programs at the Boarding Stable
Teenagers, when they learn to drive, are sometimes cautioned that they’re actually driving five cars at once – cars in front of them, behind them, and on either side in addition to the car in which they’re seated – and must watch all of them to protect their safety.
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