George Morris, “Founding Father of Hunt Seat Equitation,” Instructs Riders in Riding Without Stirrups
May 27, 2015 Comments Off on George Morris, “Founding Father of Hunt Seat Equitation,” Instructs Riders in Riding Without Stirrups
At the canter, riders practiced departing from the walk without any intermediate trot steps. They alternated leads every six strides, gradually working down to two strides at the walk before moving directly to the canter. Morris explained that this exercise greatly improves collection at the canter.
Continue reading …Happy Memorial Day! – From The Equine Chronicle
May 25, 2015 Comments Off on Happy Memorial Day! – From The Equine Chronicle
“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure- ” President Abraham Lincoln
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 Appaloosa Youth Scholarship Recipients!
May 25, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 Appaloosa Youth Scholarship Recipients!
The Territory Scholarship awards up to six scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who are current members of the Appaloosa Youth Association.
Continue reading …Wacky Wednesday: “Vet School Funk” Parody Video
May 20, 2015 Comments Off on Wacky Wednesday: “Vet School Funk” Parody Video
A group of male students at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have created their own parody video of Bruno Mars’ popular song “Uptown Funk.”
Continue reading …National Advisory Board Established to Advocate for NCAA Equestrian
May 20, 2015 Comments Off on National Advisory Board Established to Advocate for NCAA Equestrian
“Currently, the most challenging part of my role is to educate people in our industry about the status of Women’s Equestrian as an NCAA sport,” she said. “Daily, people tell me at shows or events that ‘Women’s Equestrian is done,’ but this is far from the truth. The future is very bright.”
Continue reading …Top 10 Finalists Announced in APHA Model Search
May 18, 2015 Comments Off on Top 10 Finalists Announced in APHA Model Search
After careful consideration, the field of more than 100 entries was narrowed to our Top Five Cowgirls and Top Five Cowboys. Two lucky grand-prize winners will star in Chrome’s 2015 fashion shoot in Texas this summer.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: By Lazy Loper
May 15, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: By Lazy Loper
Angus is proudly owned by Rex and Cindy Scheeler. In this photo, Angus was just six days old. According to his mom Cindy, he already lopes everywhere!
Continue reading …Her Majesty the Queen Watches Her Horses Compete at Royal Windsor Horse Show
May 15, 2015 Comments Off on Her Majesty the Queen Watches Her Horses Compete at Royal Windsor Horse Show
On Wednesday, Her Majesty The Queen attended the opening day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show to watch her horses compete. Her ex-racehorse Barber’s Shop was second in a high class ladies hunter line up, and her five year-old novice heavyweight hunter Tower Bridge, who was bred by Her Majesty, finished third in his class.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: By VS Flatline
May 14, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: By VS Flatline
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes all the way from Shawville, QC, Canada. Meet Nora, an adorable 2015 filly by bay roan AQHA stallion VS Flatline. Nora is enjoying some summer shade while having fun playing peek-a-boo behind her mom, Exceptionally Good.
Continue reading …World Champion Abbey Kliewer Joins TCU Equestrian Team
May 13, 2015 Comments Off on World Champion Abbey Kliewer Joins TCU Equestrian Team
Kliewer, an NSBA World Champion, has competed at the prestigious AQHYA World Show the last six years in both Horsemanship and Reining, respectively. She is a two-time top-15 finisher at the World Show in both disciplines and has competed at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress every year since 2008, where she garnered several top-10 finishes in Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Showmanship.
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