“My body was weak, but I made it. Two days later, the best thing that could ever happen to me happened.” The Make a Wish Foundation gifted Maddie with an 8-year-old, Thoroughbred gelding named Cosnochta, aka “Cos.”
Continue reading …MLB Team Uses Two Quarter Horses to Seal the Deal With Second Baseman
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on MLB Team Uses Two Quarter Horses to Seal the Deal With Second Baseman
In Texas, we deal in horses. But it might seem strange that horses played an integral part in the MLB Texas Rangers signing a 6-year, $49.5 million extension with their second baseman, Roughned Odor. Strange, but entirely true.
Continue reading …Funeral for Auctioneer Alan Parker Set For This Sunday
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Funeral for Auctioneer Alan Parker Set For This Sunday
One of Alan’s career accomplishments was selling AQHA stallion Invitation Only in 2005 for $2.35 million at the David James Dispersal.
Continue reading …Special Olympics Florida Hosts State Equestrian Championship
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Special Olympics Florida Hosts State Equestrian Championship
One hundred sixty Special Olympics athletes from across the state competed during the two-day event in a variety of English and Western events, giving them the opportunity to show their abilities in drill team, driving, dressage, pole bending, barrel racing, trails, and equitation. As part of the Healthy Athletes – Special Smiles program, athletes also had the opportunity to have free dental exams.
Continue reading …Ready to Do Some Shopping? APHA Youth World Vendor Area is Sold Out!
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Ready to Do Some Shopping? APHA Youth World Vendor Area is Sold Out!
Vendor types include boutiques, tack, show apparel, stalls, pet boutiques, specialty dog treats, colorful patio art, fine jewelry, etched glass and many more. Though there are still months left until the Youth World Show, the World of Color Gift Show is officially sold out!
Continue reading …From the Kill Pen to the Show Pen: The Brown Family
March 30, 2017 Comments Off on From the Kill Pen to the Show Pen: The Brown Family
“She stood 13 hands, was obviously malnourished, and had a breeder’s certificate that read like a who’s who of the Western Pleasure world (The Investor, Investment Creditor, Invitation Only, and Sonny’s Calvin were all on her papers).”
Continue reading …The Paws Cause Returns to 2017 AQHA Youth World Show
March 30, 2017 Comments Off on The Paws Cause Returns to 2017 AQHA Youth World Show
The Paws Cause returns to the AQHA Youth World Championship Show this year August 6th from 11-4 pm. During this fun event, local shelters will bring their canine charges to the horse show for potential adoption. Dogs of all ages and breeds will be present and all are looking for loving new homes. Many dogs […]
Continue reading …Insider Secrets to Buying and Selling Horses on the Internet
March 29, 2017 Comments Off on Insider Secrets to Buying and Selling Horses on the Internet
A video should open with the most exciting maneuver the horse does well. Don’t start the video with three minutes of trotting or your customer will move on to something else after a few seconds and never see the great spins, lead changes, or stops that are included at the end! Those who do this well will enjoy the most success.
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“Personally, I would be embarrassed to be seen in a knock-off, knowing that the original client and original designer are left feeling helpless and violated.”
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center is Coming to Ocala
March 27, 2017 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center is Coming to Ocala
Slated to host events in 2018, the new venue will be a world-class equestrian sports venue adjacent to the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club property. With an outstanding equestrian facility already operating in Wilmington, Ohio, the two entities have combined forces in Ocala to create a unique destination featuring a winning combination of top equestrian sport and country club living.
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