Blazing Hot – A Tribute to the Beloved AQHA Stallion
The story of Blazing Hot, one of the most legendary sires in AQHA history, is one that started long before the flashy, bay colt entered the world. In fact, it’s hard to deny the presence of God’s hand in this story when contemplating all the pieces that had to fit together for him to make such a vast impact, not only on those in his immediate circle, but on the entire horse industry. His story, from his first breath, to the legacy he has left behind following his death, is nothing short of miraculous.
I Don’t Ride Horses Anymore, But This is How They Prepared Me For Life
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on I Don’t Ride Horses Anymore, But This is How They Prepared Me For Life
“You look through pricked ears and see an endless world of possibilities ahead of you. Some are good, and some are bad; but, on the back of a horse, nothing else matters except you and your communication with this animal. It’s a mutually dependent relationship. You need the horse to carry out commands, but you also have to listen to the horse’s body cues and needs so that they can understand and trust you.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA World Champion Mare, Shez Eye Candy
July 17, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA World Champion Mare, Shez Eye Candy
“Fran and I grew up together. She took the little girl that I was and taught me more than I could ever begin to explain. She taught me what a true partnership is. Fran and I worked as one. We were a team, and it takes two to earn the success that we had.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings- MAQHA Corporate Challenge
July 16, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- MAQHA Corporate Challenge
Thanks to Jennifer Horton of bar H Photography for some beautiful shots from the 2019 MAQHA Corporate Challenge that recently took place in July 11-14 at the MN State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, MN with Kelly McDowall, Garth Gooding, Karen Graham, Mike Hawkins, Jonathan Meilleur, and TW Grose judging. Click here to view results from the […]
Continue reading …Complete Results From MAQHA Corporate Challenge
July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Complete Results From MAQHA Corporate Challenge
Rhonda Spratto rode Minute To Dance for Lara Simmons to win the $500 Green Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …Carey Nowacek and Lethals Hot Weapon Win Equine Chronicle Bridleless Horsemanship at Corporate Challenge
July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Carey Nowacek and Lethals Hot Weapon Win Equine Chronicle Bridleless Horsemanship at Corporate Challenge
“I think the most difficult part of the pattern was the extended trot serpentine,” Carey says. “Right at the beginning, you had to jog in and then do an extended trot serpentine, and it was really hard to keep the horse’s attention. Usually, I like to go for our extended trot, but it was different. It was a little scary to trot up to the end of the arena with no other horses there.”
Continue reading …Step By Step – Setting Your Practice Trail Course for Success in the Pen
July 15, 2019 Comments Off on Step By Step – Setting Your Practice Trail Course for Success in the Pen
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.
Continue reading …Results and Photos- NSBA Summer Breakout & ARHA World Championship
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on Results and Photos- NSBA Summer Breakout & ARHA World Championship
Over to the Summer Breakout side of the competition, Open Showmanship was won by Lydia Brahler with Sure A Hot Krymsun. Reserve was Lily Anderson with Lover Treat Me Good. Third was Rebecca Anderson with A Sudden Billionaire. Select Showmanship was won by Cynthia Pyle with Rock Legend. Reserve was Laurie Christie with No More Talkin. Third was Holly Ebelberger with Good Directions.
Continue reading …Tom Powers – The Man Behind the Futurity
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on Tom Powers – The Man Behind the Futurity
Tom Powers’ love for horses began at birth. That love was fostered in a small town outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he grew up learning the ropes from his parents and a rotten pony named Tony.
Continue reading …EC Youth Profile – Mackenzie Matthews
July 11, 2019 Comments Off on EC Youth Profile – Mackenzie Matthews
Multiple Championship exhibitor Mackenzie Matthews comes by her love of horses naturally. The daughter of longtime AQHA exhibitors Robin Matthews and Terry Wilkerson, Mackenzie inherited her passion for horses and competition from her family. Her success as a Congress and Reserve Congress Champion, AQHYA Reserve L2 and Bronze L2 Champion, and multiple Top 10 exhibitor may be attributed to a combination of innate talent, strong work ethic, and loving family support.
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