Witness to a Horse/Breeder Reuniting on the Auction Floor After 20 Years
February 18, 2014 Comments Off on Witness to a Horse/Breeder Reuniting on the Auction Floor After 20 Years
“We asked how he knew the horse would be here, and he said that he saw an ad in the paper that morning. No lie, the guy looked like a kid in a candy store.”
Continue reading …Remembering a Father’s Legacy: Inaugural 2014 Lynn Simons Memorial Futurity
February 17, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering a Father’s Legacy: Inaugural 2014 Lynn Simons Memorial Futurity
“After my father passed away, Sara and I sold most of the halter horses. We just didn’t feel like we could carry on doing it without him.”
Continue reading …Modern Day Treasure Hunt: The Search For Wimpy P-1’s Papers is Over
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on Modern Day Treasure Hunt: The Search For Wimpy P-1’s Papers is Over
Cindy Buchanan and Niki Walden met the seller last night at a public location to verify the accuracy of the papers. Then, the papers were directly deposited into the bank. When the weather clears up, Mike hopes the entire group will be able to make the trip to the Museum to present the papers for donation.
Continue reading …After the Photo Booth Proposal: Catching Up with the Cragers
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on After the Photo Booth Proposal: Catching Up with the Cragers
It’s the proposal that was heard all around the APHA World Show—the surprise marriage proposal between Kyle Crager and his then-girlfriend Kelley Goldsmith (now Crager) at the photographer’s booth in 2010. You’ve probably seen the photo pop up every now and then, especially during this time of year.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Vintage Equine Valentines
February 13, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Vintage Equine Valentines
“Hi Ho Valentine, I’ll not be a ‘LONE RANGER’ with you by my side… You’ve taken my heart for a ride!”
Continue reading …What US Olympian, Shaun White, Can Teach Equestrians, Both Young and Old, About Graciousness in Defeat
February 13, 2014 Comments Off on What US Olympian, Shaun White, Can Teach Equestrians, Both Young and Old, About Graciousness in Defeat
…the widely reported story about how Shaun White, the US favorite to win the men’s snowboard half pipe competition, didn’t achieve a record third gold medal in the finals. In fact, he finished in fourth place, just off the podium.
Continue reading …Dawn Baker: Trainer, Wife, Mother, Quarter Million Dollar Rider
February 12, 2014 Comments Off on Dawn Baker: Trainer, Wife, Mother, Quarter Million Dollar Rider
“It’s nothing abnormal to me,” she says. “While other people might say, ‘How do you do it?,’ this is what we’ve done every day. It’s what we’re used to.”
Continue reading …Open Wide! Dental Problems in Horses- Loose Incisors
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Open Wide! Dental Problems in Horses- Loose Incisors
“In the early stages, it might be difficult to see. You may notice that the incisors are becoming a little loose. Some people have noticed that when they feed the horse a carrot, the horse doesn’t want to bite it because the teeth hurt.”
Continue reading …Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
“It’s just a great loss for all of us and the industry, I think. He’s got some great ones out there, but nothing will replace him. He was my heart and soul.”
Continue reading …Inaugural Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes Come to 2014 Paint Horse Congress
February 7, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Get of Sire and Produce of Dam Classes Come to 2014 Paint Horse Congress
“Because it’s all about breeders and mare owners, and, ultimately, an exhibitor heading to horse shows with the offspring, we felt the Congress was a great place to stage these seldom offered Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes,” says Congress Chair Casey West.
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