Renowned landscape photographer Ansel Adams once said, “You don’t take a good photograph, you make it.” His subjects weren’t wiggly foals, however, so making a good photo of a gangly, scampering foal can be frustrating. InStride Edition compiled a list of tips from both professional and amateur photographers to help horse owners present their little […]
Only the Small Fry riders can put a smile on the faces of everyone on the show grounds, from judges to even the hardest competitors. Their glowing faces radiate their eagerness to learn. “There is nothing more pure than that Small Fry rider who loves that horse and that’s what it’s about,” said Cody Parrish, […]
It was the fall of 2017 and the hunt was on for a new show partner for Brooke Granzow, of Iowa. Although Brooke had already enjoyed tremendous success in the show pen during her youth career, with horses like Rockum And Shockum, Only And Forever, Dressed To Party, Heavenly Mac and Cool Krymsun Lady, this […]
She was kind of hairy and plain looking when Tali Terlizzi, of Montville, New Jersey, first saw the red yearling named Kruze Control. Her good friend, Rebecca Smiecinski, sent her a video of the filly raised by Brenda Lindvall of Stauffer Farms. Lindvall has posted the filly on Facebook and Rebecca told Tali “You need […]
You carefully selected a stallion that will cross just right on your show mare. You worked closely with your veterinarian, provided the proper nutrition and patiently waited for 11 months. If all goes as planned, once the foal arrives your mare will lick it, nicker to it and defend it from perceived danger. But when […]
If there’s one thing people who know him best would tell you about Fritz Leeman, it’s that he brings the same high level of determination and enthusiasm to everything he does. It’s why his business, Brewster Dairy, is the largest producer of all natural Swiss cheese in the United States. And it’s the reason he […]
Eleven maiden Western Pleasure contenders are expected to vie for a total purse of $33,810 today in the Virginia Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure Class being presented by the Virginia Quarter Horse Association during the VQHA Spring Breakout AQHA show circuit this weekend in Lexington, Virginia. Formerly known as the Hylton Maiden Western Pleasure […]
American Quarter Horse Association World Champion producer Gota Lota Potential passed away on March 9, at his home in Bremen, Indiana. “We will truly miss him,” said Richard Carr, who along with his wife Betty, has owned the kind stallion they affectionately called “Webster” since 1999. “I usually don’t get attached to our horses, even […]
Deciding which stallion to breed your mare to is no easy task. There are so many things to consider. Which bloodlines cross well with my mare’s bloodlines? Which stallion offers the best chance to improve areas where my mare needs improvement? All good questions. American Quarter Horse Association owner, breeder and exhibitor Dr. Ted Filandrianos,of […]
Congress and AQHA World Champion and leading Hunter Under Saddle sire, Hot N Blazing, has passed, according to his owner Courtney Battison. “Hot N Blazing was laid to rest at my ranch,” said Battison. “He lived a wonderful 22 years and I am lucky to have loved and had him for 18 years.” Hot N […]
About five years ago, trainer Kristin Pokluda, of Whitesboro, Texas took six horses to her veterinarian’s free ulcer screenings. All six had ulcers. “I’ve spent a lot of time learning how to manage them. By making changes I’ve been able to significantly reduce the number of horses in my barn that have them,” she said. […]
Tammy and Terry Bradshaw are determined to continue to promote the American Quarter Horse by breeding, raising, showing and selling outstanding stock. So, when the opportunity to purchase a stallion with as promising a future as Extremely Hot Chips arose back in September, the decision was easy. “He is the leading money earning AQHA stallion […]
