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BSB R11 Quarter Horses – The Proof is in the Kids

March 8, 2014 Comments Off

Those words have been said about many families, but they perfectly describe the attitude toward the horses and the ethos of business practices at BSB R11 Quarter Horses in Sturgis, Michigan. The fifty-acre farm is home to stallions, mares, and foals that reside under the loving and watchful care of three consummate horsewomen, Hedy Levin, Shelley Donovan, and Kim Rotenberry.

Not-So Friendly Competition

March 7, 2014 Comments Off

Over the years there is a pool of familiar faces in every class and it can seem like the same people go in and out of the top ten. We all have that person we admire or enjoy watching show and aspire to be like. If we’re really honest, we all have people we like to beat and maybe we are close friends with them.

Fritz Leeman – Not My Day Job

March 7, 2014 Comments Off

Who doesn’t love Swiss cheese? Whether it’s nestled in a ham sandwich, perched atop Tabouli salad or flying solo on a warm baguette, Swiss cheese is a beloved staple in every American home. Indeed, the USDA Economic Research Service reports that cheese consumption per capita in the United States has more than doubled since 1975. That’s good news for Fritz Leeman, owner of Brewster Dairy…

New Orleans Bound! 2014 AQHA Convention Blog #1 With Lainie DeBoer

March 7, 2014 Comments Off

“I’m always excited to go to the Convention each year because it’s a chance to get reinvigorated about the direction our Association is taking. I serve on the Show and Contest Committee, and I have read all the letters sent in by members for potential rule proposals.”

Throwback Thursday: Retro Toys,The Daddy Saddle

March 6, 2014 Comments Off

The Daddy Saddle promised to provide hours of enjoyment for both father and child (as long as daddy’s knees and back didn’t give out first.)

On the Fence with Carol – Regarding A Little Bit About A Lot

March 6, 2014 Comments Off

Quite a few directors have been sending me copies of their 440 Express communiqués. They have been dumbfounded by leadership’s inexhaustible directives on what to expect at the Convention. I hope you have found them as entertaining as I have. No matter how much our leaders attempt to brainwash the members into joining their thoughts on promoting miss-guided agendas, they still just don’t get it, or perhaps do not want to. Glaring omissions regarding the value of points from their remake of the Incentive Fund or the cloning debacle has many wondering if they might not be withholding more bad news.

Lori Watkins Reflects on the Passing of Notable AQHA Sire, Vested Pine

March 5, 2014 Comments Off

“He was a barn favorite and left an enormous legacy with his offspring who represent him so well all over the world.”

Baby Momma Drama: Can a Bad Recipient Mare Have a Negative Effect on Your Foal?

March 4, 2014 Comments Off

While some might think of a recipient mare as simply a “baby making machine,” the mare you choose to carry your foal might have more of an effect on its future than you realize.

2014 March To The Arch Wrap Up By the Numbers- 7,000 Total Entries Across All Divisions

March 3, 2014 Comments Off

“Every person that walked in the door was there for the same reason. They weren’t just there to show horses; they were there to make the lives of people struggling with cancer better.”

Nearly 30 Years and Still Going Strong: Florida Super 8 Appaloosa Show Circuit

February 28, 2014 Comments Off

“It’s like spring training for baseball. People can get out of the north, and it’s a great opportunity to get to practice during the first weekend. Most of the people haven’t shown since usually last October or November. They can use the first weekend to figure out mistakes, work on it during the week, and get another show the next weekend.”