Our Condolences Following the Passing of The Top Secret and RPL My Te Touching
May 22, 2014 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of The Top Secret and RPL My Te Touching
When asked what has contributed to The Top Secret’s level of success over the past decade, Rassi cites the stallion’s “almost perfect bone structure and confirmation.”
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday- Back in the Day With Mike Carter
May 22, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday- Back in the Day With Mike Carter
“That was in western pleasure. We didn’t do a lot of grooming back then! That was before banded manes. Banded manes aren’t very old, you know, when you’re as old as me anyway.”
Continue reading …The Other Side of Marrita Black- Home Décor For the Horse Lover
May 21, 2014 Comments Off on The Other Side of Marrita Black- Home Décor For the Horse Lover
“It’s a fun challenge to see how I can incorporate a horse into the design of a lamp, mirror, or other home décor,” Black says. “I especially like art that can be used.”
Continue reading …StallWatch and Searles Will Co-Star in Upcoming Episode of “The Horse Show” With Rick Lamb
May 20, 2014 Comments Off on StallWatch and Searles Will Co-Star in Upcoming Episode of “The Horse Show” With Rick Lamb
Darla Duncan of StallWatch hopped a plane last week to visit AQHA horse trainers, Jim and Deanna Searles, at their picturesque Circle S Ranch located in Scottsdale for a little dose of Hollywood in the Arizona desert.
Continue reading …Flexing Mental Muscle in the Show Arena
May 20, 2014 Comments Off on Flexing Mental Muscle in the Show Arena
You’ve practiced your spins and gait changes daily. You’ve cleaned your show clothes and polished your silver. Your horse is perfectly banded and shimmering from nose to tail. You’re ready for the show pen.
Continue reading …Not My Day Job: The Other Life of Clothing Designer Lindsey James
May 20, 2014 Comments Off on Not My Day Job: The Other Life of Clothing Designer Lindsey James
Lindsey James is a busy and focused entrepreneur who owns a custom show apparel business, a horse boarding facility, a new purse collection, and a new wine company. This ambitious and highly accomplished equestrian thrives on challenge, creativity, and unlimited sparkle.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Ladies Who Lunch- a Preakness Tradition
May 19, 2014 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Ladies Who Lunch- a Preakness Tradition
“I would love to be a part of the history of another Triple Crown winner and to be able to say that I was at the second race and I saw California Chrome in person.”
Continue reading …Making the Switch – Changing Trainers
May 16, 2014 Comments Off on Making the Switch – Changing Trainers
For any competitive equestrian, having the right trainer is just as important as having the right horse. But in the journey from the practice arena to first place, there may come time for a change.
Continue reading …Boarding Stable Liability for Injuries to Horses
May 16, 2014 Comments Off on Boarding Stable Liability for Injuries to Horses
Tricia boards a mare at a stable. One day the stable called with bad news. The night before, a new employee accidentally placed her mare in a stall next to a stallion. The stallion had a history, unknown to the new employee, of being fierce when stabled next to mares.
Continue reading …A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the California Wildfires- From a Photographer’s Lens
May 16, 2014 Comments Off on A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the California Wildfires- From a Photographer’s Lens
“The firemen had a successful fire break going for a bit. Then, the winds suddenly changed, and they had to run for their lives. It headed east directly back toward our homes again.”
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