Love Is In the Air! Results From 2015 Love Circuit
February 9, 2015 Comments Off on Love Is In the Air! Results From 2015 Love Circuit
Love is in the air, and it isn’t just because Valentine’s Day is less than a week away! Mark Harrell Horse Shows hosted a brand new event for 2015, the Love Circuit, February 6-8th at the beautiful Fox Lea Farm in Venice, Florida.
Continue reading …Core Strengthening Exercises… For Your Horse!
February 5, 2015 Comments Off on Core Strengthening Exercises… For Your Horse!
Below are four introductory exercises that look quite simple, and in a sense they are, yet they will produce a noticeable improvement in the horse’s willingness to flex through the spine.
Continue reading …Fascinating Research Shows Newborn Foals May Offer Clues to Autism
February 4, 2015 Comments Off on Fascinating Research Shows Newborn Foals May Offer Clues to Autism
“The concept that a disruption in the transition of fetal consciousness may be related to children with autism is intriguing,” said Pessah.
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Words cannot express the sadness we feel following the sudden passing of one tough, little cowboy, Stone Pope.
Continue reading …Religion at the Rodeo: The Fort Worth Stock Show “Blessing” Conundrum
February 3, 2015 Comments Off on Religion at the Rodeo: The Fort Worth Stock Show “Blessing” Conundrum
A brief analysis of some of the negative and positive comments spreading like wildfire on social media gives the impression that it doesn’t seem to be what was said during the blessing as much as who said it.
Continue reading …BIG CHANGES! 2015 Quarter Horse Congress Futurities Now Open to Multiple Breeds, APHA, ApHC, PHBA, and More…
February 2, 2015 Comments Off on BIG CHANGES! 2015 Quarter Horse Congress Futurities Now Open to Multiple Breeds, APHA, ApHC, PHBA, and More…
New for 2015- The Congress Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle Futurity and Stakes classes will now be open to the following breeds/registries: AQHA, APHA, ApHC, ABRA, IBHA, PHBA and Jockey Club. There have also been changes to the Congress Master’s Program.
Continue reading …Get Up Close and Personal With Sires Like Zippos Sensation, A Scenic Impulse, John Simon and More During 2015 TX Farm Tour
January 30, 2015 Comments Off on Get Up Close and Personal With Sires Like Zippos Sensation, A Scenic Impulse, John Simon and More During 2015 TX Farm Tour
Nine equine facilities including McEquine Enterprises, Kristin Layher Show Horses, Highpoint Performance Horses, Manor House Ranch, Schroeder Ranch, McQuay Stables, Mitchell’s Show Horses, Select Breeders Southwest, and Simons Show Horses have agreed to open their doors to the viewing public.
Continue reading …Behind-the-Scenes at Cavalia’s Odysseo- A Transformative Equine Experience
January 28, 2015 Comments Off on Behind-the-Scenes at Cavalia’s Odysseo- A Transformative Equine Experience
From the moment you spot the 125 foot tent of the Big White Top peeking out of the cityscape you know you’re in store for a truly magical experience.
Continue reading …Arena Footing Basics 101- Part II
January 27, 2015 Comments Off on Arena Footing Basics 101- Part II
There are six main types of surfaces for horses available in the U.S. – fibers, sand/ mix, dirt, wood products, rubber, and wax-coated (often referred to as all-weather). These days, PVC and rubber are less popular choices as they tend to “ride deep” in dry periods.
Continue reading …2015 AZ. Sun Circuit Weekend Recap- Click Here For Results
January 26, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AZ. Sun Circuit Weekend Recap- Click Here For Results
At the start of the weekend, 1,300 stalls were occupied and many more trailers are expected to pull in as the show gets fully underway this week.
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