by Susan Winslow Trainer Wesley Stallings has horses in the blood. His ancestors were cattle ranchers and horse breeders who can trace their roots back almost two hundred years in Texas. His parents, Michelle and Ronny Stallings, are legendary in the annals of American Paint Horse Association (APHA) competition. Ronny bred and showed World Champion […]
Continue reading …By Megan Arszman “In the days of modern technology most kids are brought up today playing with phones, computers, iPads, and all that stuff — they don’t care that much about the outside world as far as horses go. It’s kind of sad, but it’s true.” AQHA Professional Horseman Ted Turner hit the nail on […]
Continue reading …Just a few of the prizes include fine leather handbags from The Dressage Collection, customizable horse-hair jewelry from Gina Johnson, personalized spurs, whips, and jumping bats from Signature Spurs, and commissioned, graphite portraits from Jocelyn Sandor Urban Fine Art.
Continue reading …70, -1, 0, +½, -5, What do all of these numbers mean? by Chris Crumpler Why did I score the way I did? Are the rules as objective as they claim to be? When competing in a scored event, these are all questions that may come to mind. Did I ‘plus’ that last maneuver? Am […]
Continue reading …During the first eight months of pregnancy, a mare may be fed like any other horse, with a balanced, high quality diet. But things are changing rapidly during the final three months of pregnancy.
Continue reading …As many of you begin preparations for holiday horse shows like the Winner Circuit in Cloverdale, Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama in Scottsdale, Oklahoma City Holiday Classic, Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit in Venice, or the Gold Coast and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Circuits in Tampa, we’d like to remind you to pause a moment to enjoy this holiday season with family and friends.
Continue reading …One thing is for sure; as we “mature,” lots of things change, mostly our bodies. Maybe not our determination, but in some ways our abilities certainly change. Many years ago, it was nothing for me to show halter in the morning and then take on five or six riding classes throughout the day.
Continue reading …Cuvelier was awarded her card in 1997 along with several popular judges: Christa Baldwin, Brad Kearns, Patti Carter-Pratt, Patty Campbell, Scott Neuman, Marilyn Randall, Dale Livingston, and Sam Rose. She recalls that in October of 1997 the procedure to find out if a card was awarded was a bit different than it is today.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit has the winning combination for youth with big numbers, high point-earning classes, and a schedule designed for youth competitors. A full compliment of classes will be offered Thursday through Sunday in the second half of the Sun Circuit Schedule.
Continue reading …In case you might be needing a few last minute ideas to entertain the little equestrians in your household, scroll below to see what our Equine Chronicle elf has been up to…
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