“Tough times don’t last. Tough teams do.” – Robert Schuller. A lasting relationship is big news these days. It’s even more impressive when it’s a working relationship, and for Trainer Becky George and Assistant Trainer Colton Pylman of Becky George Show Horses, this week marks their 10th anniversary of working together! “A decade of […]
Continue reading …“Win money sooner. Keep winning longer.” By Delores Kuhlwein Even though the word handicap has been used in various ways throughout history, in golf, a handicap or index is a numerical score that represents or measures the player’s ability. “A golf handicap represents the number of strokes a player is expected to take above or […]
Continue reading …Don’t overcomplicate it…. There was a time when you were just happy to ride, happy to be in the company of horses. It didn’t matter if you could execute a perfect lead change or jump double clear rounds. You were just happy to have two feet in the stirrups and ears leading the way. You […]
Continue reading …From Arizona Sun Circuit: We are so excited to be hosting NSBA Foundation’s Heroes on Horses once again at Sun Circuit on March 6th. Veterans are invited to compete in the Heroes on Horses Western Pleasure Class. Everyone is welcome to honor our veterans by carrying a flag in the Parade of Heroes. Join […]
Continue reading …Art of the Cowgirl, hosted again this year January 17-21, 2024, at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, has become a western phenomenon with horse lovers and fans of all things western alike. It’s known as a time to “celebrate, gather, and connect Western women around horses and Western art,” and […]
Continue reading …The 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit and NSBA Fun in the Sun Show in Venice, Florida, from January 7-13, 2024, offered over $50,000 in cash and prizes! In addition, there were free youth entries and cash to the trainers whose clients won their all-around divisions. The show had two qualifying events and eight sets […]
Continue reading …There is seemingly no end to those surreal horse show experiences that are remembered for years, and referred to with laughter by those who hear about them. Horses that run away with exhibitors in classes, a horse and rider performing a beautiful pattern from the in-gate cone instead of the start cone, or getting all mixed up in a trail pattern are just a few of the bloopers many have experienced. While unintentional, they are great for bringing people together to share a laugh and for creating memories of a great show.
Continue reading …West Nile Virus (WNV) has been in this country for 24 years. This disease of birds is spread by mosquitoes and sometimes affects horses and humans as end-stage hosts. The virus entered the U.S. in 1999 with birds brought to the Bronx Zoo in New York. It is a common disease in Africa, west Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Continue reading …Walk-overs should be spaced in increments of 20 – 24 inches apart. Trot-overs should be spaced in increments of 3 – 3.5 feet apart. Lope-overs should be spaced in increments of 6 – 6.5 feet apart.
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