Being able to maintain an operation that is financially sound is a key component to becoming a successful horse trainer. It’s not enough to have the ability to train a horse and finesse it around a show pen. Trainers must also have the ability to manage their cash flow, which can be especially difficult with […]
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is promoting a Facebook contest for 49 Days Until the 49th All American Quarter Horse Congress. AAQHC will be presenting a SP+ Entire Event Parking Pass priced at $70.00. To be eligible to win, each contestant must “Like” the contest post on the AAQHC Facebook Page & […]
For the past 12 years Larry and Karen Williams, of Roscommin, Michigan, have been capturing memories for exhibitors at the National Snaffle Bit Association’s Breeder’s Championship Futurity, even before the NSBA World Show existed. Larry Williams Photography is the official photographer for the show, under way this week in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and with […]
Today at the National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the attention shifts to honoring disabled veterans or active duty “wounded warriors” when two Heroes On Horses are featured in the Ford Truck Arena. Both classes are Western Pleasure events – one for Independent riders and the other for Supported […]
Selling Pleasure, Performance and Halter Horses in the August Online Auction from Pro Horse Services VIEW the CATALOG NOW for the August Online Auction. Bidding opens Saturday, August 17 and will CLOSE on Thursday, August 20. Go to http://online.professionalauction.com/index.php for the catalog. Updates can be found on the Facebook page for Professional Horse Services, LLC. For more […]
The NSBA’s Annual World Show and Breeder’s Championship Futurity are underway at the Ford Tough Arena in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The show, which runs August 8-15, 2015, offers World Show are qualifying events. Qualifying for the 2015 NSBA World Championship Show is done through participation in NSBA Dual Approved classes or Special Events. The horse and rider […]
Beth Case says Willy Has Potential is “literally the easiest horse ever to show” and that paid off big this morning. Case piloted the 2009 bay gelding to a win first thing this morning in the Breeders Championship Futurity 4-6-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle class of 21 entries at the 2015 National Snaffle […]
The equine industry has found stability and shows positive signs of growth, especially among young adult horse owners and event participants, according to results of a survey by American Horse Publications, sponsored by Zoetis. The survey included responses from over 10,662 horse owners. Among the highlights, the third online nationwide equine industry survey shows: For […]
Perfectionist |pərˈfekSHəˌnist| noun A person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection Richard Carr is a self-described perfectionist. He finds it impossible to settle for “good enough” and for that he makes no apologies. That process of improving something until it is free of flaw is how he’s succeeded in business and […]
Youth from across the globe have gathered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the American Quarter Horse Association’s Youth World Show. The event, held July 31-Aug. 8, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse exhibitors ages 18 and under around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning […]
After two days, two goes and 79 entries it was Deanna Green aboard Blazinmytroublesaway who walked out of the Jim Norick Arena with the coveted AQHA Youth World Show golden globe tucked under her arm. Scoring an impressive 232the 16-year-old from Pilot Point, Texas was thrilled with the ride her 2007 palomino mare gave her. “We’ve been practicing a […]
Youth from across the globe have gathered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the American Quarter Horse Association’s Youth World Show. The event, held July 31-Aug. 8, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse exhibitors ages 18 and under around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning a […]