This often comes with quirks, such as a deathly fear of mini-horses, constant licking during Halter classes, or maybe even a preference for a specific type of bit. To bring out the best in these horses, trainers and exhibitors have to know how to deal with the quirks without shutting down what makes the horse great.
Continue reading …“Produce of Dam, Get of Sire, and Elite Congress Halter Champion are included in the schedule on Saturday, August 5th, and the winners will be presented special awards. Since the Produce of Dam and Get of Sire classes are on Saturday, we encourage breeders of both Halter and Performance horses to assemble get while at the show to present in these classes.”
Continue reading …The sound of a horse coughing in the barn is unpleasant and worrisome. Even more disconcerting is a horse coughing while you are riding or showing him. Is this just irritation from a dusty arena, or a sign of disease? Most horse owners become “tuned in” to various nuances of equine coughing and are quick to try to figure it out and make sure the horse isn’t coming down with a bad “bug” that might need medical attention.
Continue reading …The 2017 Mid-Summer Classic brought big purses to The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, July 14-16 for an innovative show format combining all breeds, the brainchild of Robert Dehn Equine Productions.
Continue reading …Mattie Stepanek once said, “Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Add in a healthy dose of mutual respect and immense passion for achieving excellence in the horse business and that’s the perfect recipe for a wonderful new venture at Patty Vatterott’s Sea Ridge Farms in Wellington, Florida.
Continue reading …Exhibitors showed up in force with over 45 in Amateur Horsemanship, 50 in Amateur Showmanship, 45 in Youth 14-18 Showmanship, and over 200 Trail goes each day showed.
Continue reading …Thanks to Mindie Maus for more fabulous photos from The Buckeye Classic! Stay tuned for results from the show coming soon.
Continue reading …The discipline of Ranch Riding tends to lend itself to a casual, more laid back outfit: an oxford shirt, starched jeans, cowboy hat, boots, and a belt. While many exhibitors may invest in a pair of well-made chinks or armitas, a more cost-effective, simple, and unique alternative to dressing up any ranch outfit is the “wild rag” or cowboy scarf.
Continue reading …Just like Shrek’s well-meaning, but feisty sidekick, the Buckeye Classic donkeys provided a barrel of laughs with their hilarious antics and stubborn personalities during the inaugural Buckeye Classic Donkey Races.
Continue reading …Midnight practice rides, aching muscles, and chafed calves… sounds a bit like torture, doesn’t it? Yet it’s the life of a horse show exhibitor, one of the most resilient athletes known to man – a creature who always comes back for more. And to top it off, these athletes have chosen an industry where being judged is the norm, and they even pay for the opportunity.
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