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APHA Member, Todd Gralla, is One of the Keynote Speakers at Equiery’s Business Seminars on Friday in Maryland

January 15, 2014 Comments Off

Controlling overhead (labor, utilities, etc.) starts before you even break ground on your new facility, so we will start seminar there. In “Designing Your Barn & Farm Part 1, Design to Minimize Costs, Maximize Enjoyment & Profit” The Equiery is pleased to present three of the equine industry’s leading facility designers as our keynote speakers: John Blackburn, Todd Gralla and Daniel Glick. This is a rare opportunity to hear these occasional rivals discuss their secrets and their proven methods for helping their clients design beautiful yet cost efficient facilities.

Maryland Horse Industry Board Awards $30,000 in Grants; Projects Designed to Build Awareness and Support For Horse Industry

January 7, 2014 Comments Off

An environmental study to research manure composting practices, programs to support and expand equine youth activities, projects that will develop and improve public access horseback riding trails, and other initiatives…

New Rodeo Team Makes Debut at University of Kentucky

January 3, 2014 Comments Off

There’s a new team on the roster for the University of Kentucky, one with barrels, bulls, roping, wrestling and a whole lot of enthusiasm by a group of students who have worked hard to put their dreams into reality.

Rethinking the Horse Business Seminar 2014: How the Economy, the Horse Industry and the Internet Are Affecting Horse Business Owners

December 30, 2013 Comments Off

As you might image, these past few years have been tough for horse professionals. However, one thing we consistently see year after year are horse professionals finding new ways to improve their businesses and reach their equestrian career goals.

Barn Kitty Contest Winner is Baileigh Harris

December 18, 2013 Comments Off

“My barn cat thought that it would be fun to play with my horse’s tail while she was laying down,” Baileigh says. “My horse spooked from it, got up, and started to run. The cat was hanging on for life. It was hilarious.”

“Inventing Your Horse Career” CD Series Now Available as MP3 Downloads and Kindle Editions

December 17, 2013 Comments Off

Have you day-dreamed about how to turn your enthusiasm and love for all things horses into a way to earn money or make a living? This series features a wide-range of career possibilities, most outside of traditional thinking.

When the Horse Show World and Rodeo Scene Collide: Lange’s Bulls Score Big at NFR

December 13, 2013 Comments Off

Although finding a horse that bucks hard is pretty much exactly the opposite of what Lange looks for in her normal day-to day operations at T&L Quarter Horses, she and her husband Tom have found a way to merge these disparate disciplines seamlessly, staying at the top of their game in both.

Edgar Sotelo Named Signature Artist For 2014 America’s Horse In Art

December 12, 2013 Comments Off

Sotelo is currently creating the work of art that will be used as the signature piece. A largely self-taught artist, Sotelo paints vibrant, accurate depictions of ranch scenes, charreadas (Mexican rodeos) and portraits.

Couple Travels to Their First APHA World Show to Watch Daughter Compete, Just One of 100+ Children They Have Fostered Over the Past 27 Years

November 19, 2013 Comments Off

“I guess I just felt this was a mission that needed to be,” Carol says.

Horse Braiders Recognized For Colorful and Creative Designs

November 5, 2013 Comments Off

The show’s colors are orange and black, and braiders incorporated those colors as they summoned their talent and creativity to try to produce the best complete braid job in the hunter divisions.