Complete Results From Fox Lea Farms Love Circuit and Love Returns Circuit
March 27, 2018 Comments Off on Complete Results From Fox Lea Farms Love Circuit and Love Returns Circuit
An Equine Production just wrapped up six full days of competition in sunny Venice, Florida for two AQHA circuits that were held back to back.
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There’s nothing like a blooper reel at the end of a movie to provide a good laugh and help us realize that we’re all humans and everyone make mistakes. The truth is, whether someone is an actor, athlete, corporate professional, or a top exhibitor in the horse industry, everyone has his or her own version of a blooper reel. The Equine Chronicle interviewed several top exhibitors and asked them to fill us in on their less than glamorous moments in the show arena. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy this horse show industry blooper reel.
Continue reading …2018 March to the Arch Hoping to Add to $650,000+ Lifetime Fundraising Total For Cancer Research
March 26, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 March to the Arch Hoping to Add to $650,000+ Lifetime Fundraising Total For Cancer Research
Everyone’s favorite charity horse show is returning to Lake St. Louis March 28-31 with the intention of loping and leading for a cure for cancer. Over the years, this annual event has helped raise over $650,000 for the cause, a large portion of which has gone to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital!
Continue reading …Does Anyone Else Get Sentimental When It’s Time to Retire a Pair of Boots?
March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Does Anyone Else Get Sentimental When It’s Time to Retire a Pair of Boots?
“Yes, they were always a little rugged and covered with a light film of dust, but they supported me through so many great memories.”
Continue reading …Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye
March 23, 2018 Comments Off on Kina Tavary – More Than Meets the Eye
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. The same can be said of any top Quarter Horse show in the nation. It take years of practice, and getting dumped in the dirt a fair number of times, before one can consistently shine among the terrific talent in the top echelon of the horse industry.
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Some horses are easy keepers. If they are overfed, some of these horses tend to develop insulin resistance. Owners need to be careful what and how they feed these individuals to avoid problems like laminitis. Insulin resistance problems are generally lumped into what has been termed Equine Metabolic Syndrome.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit’s Winning Combination Results in Record Growth
March 22, 2018 Comments Off on Sun Circuit’s Winning Combination Results in Record Growth
Over 19,000 class entries encompassed everything from Jumping to Roping and included a range of exhibitors from Level 1 to World Champions.
Continue reading …Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Oh, the Places You’ll Go! – Judges Expand Their Horizons Overseas
While it’s unlikely that Dr. Suess had horse showing in mind when he penned his classic children’s book, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go,” the sentiment could certainly be applied for the many incredible journeys our horses have taken us on. The same can be said for professionals in the industry as well.
Continue reading …Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
March 21, 2018 Comments Off on Animal Rights Activists Storm the Arena. Could You See This Happening at a Horse Show?…
With the canine competition world a close sibling of the equine show industry, many are beginning to wonder how long it will take before we might see similar demonstrations at an arena near you…
Continue reading …Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Achieving the Perfect Set-Up with John Shepard
In the center of the arena, a horse stands at attention like a statue. Your eye is drawn to the powerful animal as you take in its exquisite profile. Short, fox-like ears are pointed forward on an alert, expressive head. Power and poise are captured like roped lightning at the end of a lead rope, and yet the animal is statue-still and elegant, with muscles taut.
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