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Bloopers Reel – Equine Edition

March 26, 2018 Comments Off

There’s nothing like a blooper reel at the end of a movie to provide a good laugh and help us realize that we’re all humans and everyone make mistakes. The truth is, whether someone is an actor, athlete, corporate professional, or a top exhibitor in the horse industry, everyone has his or her own version of a blooper reel. The Equine Chronicle interviewed several top exhibitors and asked them to fill us in on their less than glamorous moments in the show arena. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy this horse show industry blooper reel.

Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye

March 23, 2018 Comments Off

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. The same can be said of any top Quarter Horse show in the nation. It take years of practice, and getting dumped in the dirt a fair number of times, before one can consistently shine among the terrific talent in the top echelon of the horse industry.

Insulin Resistance in Horses

March 22, 2018 Comments Off

Some horses are easy keepers. If they are overfed, some of these horses tend to develop insulin resistance. Owners need to be careful what and how they feed these individuals to avoid problems like laminitis. Insulin resistance problems are generally lumped into what has been termed Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas

March 21, 2018 Comments Off

While it’s unlikely that Dr. Suess had horse showing in mind when he penned his classic children’s book, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” the sentiment could certainly be applied for the many incredible journeys our horses have taken us on. The same can be said for professionals in the industry as well.

Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard

March 20, 2018 Comments Off

In the center of the arena, a horse stands at attention like a statue. Your eye is drawn to the powerful animal as you take in its exquisite profile. Short, fox-like ears are pointed forward on an alert, expressive head. Power and poise are captured like roped lightning at the end of a lead rope, and yet the animal is statue-still and elegant, with muscles taut.

Health Watch: Spring 2018

March 19, 2018 Comments Off

After the long and crazy winter the United States has experienced, we’re all ready for spring and summer to come in full force. But is your horse? To make sure your horse is able to stay healthy to enjoy the beautiful, warm weather, make sure to check all these items off your list, from hoof to ear.

If You Build It, They Will Come – Architect Todd Gralla

March 14, 2018 Comments Off

Architect Todd Gralla’s legacy is built on a foundation of family, horses, and future equestrianism

Ross Roark – Makes History by Winning 100th World Championship Title

March 13, 2018 Comments Off

2017 was a year for the record books for AQHA Professional Horseman, Ross Roark. At the 2017 AQHA World Championship Show, Roark led Ted Lincoln’s mare, Squires Famous Doll, to a World Championship in a deep pen of 2-Year-Old Mares.

Yearling Longe Line – It Doesn’t Deserve Such a Bad Rap

March 8, 2018 Comments Off

The brain of a two-year-old prospect is something akin to a short-fused stick of dynamite crossed with a map that remains partly uncharted territory, or a mystery just clues away from being solved.

If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses

March 7, 2018 Comments Off

The growth of a rider is a beautiful process to behold. Whether it’s a small fry exhibitor moving up into the big leagues, or a novice rider moving up an age division, a rider’s progression often brings with it the necessity for a new equine partner that matches his/her advancing skill level.