To AQHYA- Thanks for the Memories…
September 6, 2018 Comments Off on To AQHYA- Thanks for the Memories…
“To all of you, who have some youth years left, don’t take them for granted. Enjoy the 2 am rides, the thrill of jogging down the center of the arena with all eyes on you, and the victories big and small. Remember to stay humble; because, even though you’re in the pen alone, it took a village to get you there.”
The 2018 AQHA Select World Championship Show just wrapped up its final year in Amarillo, Texas, crowning numerous familiar faces and a few new ones as well.
Continue reading …It Takes a Village… Er… a Horse Show Community to Raise a Child
September 4, 2018 Comments Off on It Takes a Village… Er… a Horse Show Community to Raise a Child
“It is interesting that some of the worst fears for many parents, are things that pose no worry while at a horse show.”
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Ensure your wraps only place pressure on the front of the cannon bone and only light pressure on the delicate tendons behind the leg.
Continue reading …The Mysterious Mysteries of the Horse Show Office Unveiled…
August 31, 2018 Comments Off on The Mysterious Mysteries of the Horse Show Office Unveiled…
Mystery #4: High points, high points, high points? Why are they not updated? Why are they incorrect? Why can’t the show secretary provide an accurate list of them that is up to date all the time?
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“I’m pretty sure the only reason I wasn’t killed was because I was wearing my helmet,” said Megan Richman. “I’m lucky that I was wearing it, because the train pretty much cracked it into eight different pieces.”
Continue reading …What to Do in the Case of a Blown Trailer Tire…
August 29, 2018 Comments Off on What to Do in the Case of a Blown Trailer Tire…
If you’ve ever stood on the side of the interstate, close to the traffic lanes, and felt the terror of having vehicles and transfer trucks pass your horse trailer at 70 miles per hour, imagine how terrifying it is to the horses standing inside the horse trailer.
Continue reading …Do You Treat Your Horse Like an Athletic Partner?
August 28, 2018 Comments Off on Do You Treat Your Horse Like an Athletic Partner?
“He’s not the tool that allows me to participate in my chosen hobby, or just something I use for this phase of my life activities. I absolutely want what is best for him, and I’m very cognizant of his physical and mental well-being.”
Continue reading …Fall Classic QH Show and EMO CA State Championships- Oct. 3-7
August 27, 2018 Comments Off on Fall Classic QH Show and EMO CA State Championships- Oct. 3-7
This year’s judges are Michele Pearson, Debbie Cooper, Kelly Smith, Suzy Jeanne, Doug Huls, Lita Hottel. The show includes a full slate of Western and English rail classes, including Ranch Riding, a 3-year old Trail Futurity and new for 2018 – Reining classes for Novice Amateur, Amateur, Jr and Sr Horses.
Continue reading …Congratulations Select World Show Halter Winners!
August 24, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations Select World Show Halter Winners!
Amateur 2-Year-Old Geldings: WC- Hes The Package/Wayne Bell, RWC- Big Time Addiction/Steve Wallinger, 3- Guns and Leather/Amy Jo Erhardt
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