Photos and Results From 2018 Little River Circuit
May 23, 2018 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2018 Little River Circuit
“Our biggest accomplishment this past weekend was everyone said they had a GREAT time and lots of fun, and you can’t ask for any better than that. This was the 42nd year for our Little River Circuit. It has had several locations over the years, but it has always been a fun show.”
Continue reading …SOQHA Madness Concludes With Just Shy of 9,000 Entries! Click Here For Results
May 22, 2018 Comments Off on SOQHA Madness Concludes With Just Shy of 9,000 Entries! Click Here For Results
If you’re a top AQHA competitor, Wilmington, Ohio was definitely the place to be! With exceptional numbers, incredible prizes, and plenty of new, added money classes, the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Madness surpassed all expectations delivering an event that will be talked about for weeks to come.
Continue reading …Keep Your Cool – The Science of Horse Show Nerves
May 22, 2018 Comments Off on Keep Your Cool – The Science of Horse Show Nerves
Everyone experiences some level of stress at a horse show. On the low end, it may simply diminish the amount of fun you have. At its extreme, it can cause full-blown performance anxiety.
Continue reading …Aaron Moses and Katy Jo Zuidema Named Co-Champions in Equine Chronicle Maiden Western Pleasure at SOQHA Madness
May 21, 2018 Comments Off on Aaron Moses and Katy Jo Zuidema Named Co-Champions in Equine Chronicle Maiden Western Pleasure at SOQHA Madness
Sharing the top spot were Aaron Moses with Moonrageous for Starland Ranch, LLC. and Katy Jo Zuidema with Hitt The Jackpot for Candace Edgerton. Both winners received checks for $11,250. Moses won the tie-breaker and was presented with the Equine Chronicle buckle and other awards, while Zuidema received the $2,000 Harris Bonus for competing in a Harris Leather & Silverworks saddle.
Continue reading …2018 Sun and Surf Concludes With Exceptional Numbers During 4-Day Event
May 21, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Sun and Surf Concludes With Exceptional Numbers During 4-Day Event
Six full AQHA shows over four days of competition wrapped up the 2018 Sun and Surf Circuit in sunny Del Mar, California over the weekend.
Continue reading …Feeding Horses to Help Prevent or Treat Ulcers
May 21, 2018 Comments Off on Feeding Horses to Help Prevent or Treat Ulcers
Many performance horses and show horses develop ulcers in the digestive tract, due to stress. Many things can cause stress in horses, including an unnatural environment, increased exercise, athletic competition, unnatural diet, etc. Stress can lead to gastric ulcers in horses just as it does in humans. Strategic feeding management can help minimize the incidence and severity of ulcers.
Continue reading …Brandy Baldwin-Bunting – 2 AQHA All-Around Titles 18 Years Apart
May 19, 2018 Comments Off on Brandy Baldwin-Bunting – 2 AQHA All-Around Titles 18 Years Apart
Growing up, Brandy Baldwin-Bunting spent more time with her feet in the stirrups than on the ground. Like most children of horse trainers, horses have been a constant throughout her life.
Continue reading …Steve Reams and The Dark Impulse Win Equine Chronicle SOQHA Madness 3 and Over Novice Western Pleasure
May 18, 2018 Comments Off on Steve Reams and The Dark Impulse Win Equine Chronicle SOQHA Madness 3 and Over Novice Western Pleasure
Just moments ago, Steve Reams rode The Dark Impulse to win the class and a big check for $15,000 as well as the $2,000 Harris Leather and Silverworks Bonus for new owner, Joanie Zelnio.
Continue reading …Unique National Championship Tournament Coming to 2019 AZ. Sun Circuit
May 18, 2018 Comments Off on Unique National Championship Tournament Coming to 2019 AZ. Sun Circuit
“True excitement has been the response from every individual who was consulted on the development of this new program. Many indicated this could change the dynamic of the industry- a true game changer.”
Continue reading …The Himes Family – Mom & Three Sisters Make ‘A Four-Ring Circus’
May 18, 2018 Comments Off on The Himes Family – Mom & Three Sisters Make ‘A Four-Ring Circus’
Penni Himes and her three daughters – Francie, Gracie, and Issie – laughingly describe the past six years on the horse show circuit as a “four-ring circus.” That’s what happens when three girls, and occasionally their mother, all compete at the same time.
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