Competition continues today and Sunday in Lake St. Louis, Missouri during the 2014 March To The Arch AQHA Show circuit, which benefits the Children’s Hospital of St. Louis. The day’s first class – Novice Amateur Showmanship drew 20 entries. Halter classes follow with performance events (Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Trail) wrapping up today’s schedule. […]
Spectacular weather, convenient schedules, continuous entertainment and top-notch facilities at WestWorld are just some of the reasons the Arizona Sun Circuit continues to remain one of the Top 5 American Quarter Horse Association ranked shows in the United States each year. Doug Huls, show manager for the Arizona Sun Circuit reports that when the books […]
Are you still trying to decide the best match for your mare? When considering stallion choices, it is important to examine their futurity eligibility and if discounted breedings can be purchased through stallion service auctions, which enable an opportunity to acquire added futurity payouts. As many organizations throughout the country offer stallion service programs, it is […]
InStride Edition is proud to present Premier Paint Sires, an exciting new program for APHA registered stallions and their offspring. Established by Claire Binkowski and Mike Hachtel, Premier Paint Sires was designed to enhance the breeding prosperity of APHA stallions by giving the offspring of eligible stallions the opportunity to compete for a significant cash […]
With all of the latest information right at our fingertips there is no doubt that the world is a smaller place than it was just five years ago. The equine industry has been significantly impacted by the growth of foreign markets and the services of stallions in the United States are now being offered overseas […]
Life, for Tom Balding, is about forks in the road. Forks in the road have led him from hot rods, to aerospace, sailboats and eventually, to horses. Forks in the road have lured him from his birthplace in Southern California to the open skies of Sheridan, Wyoming and from steady full time employment to the […]
At age 29, Dawn Baker, of Sunbury, Ohio, will join the ranks of top female riders such as Katy Jo Zuidema, Tina Kaven and Trisha Yamber as she is inducted into the National Snaffle Bit Association’s $250,000 Club later this year. “I had absolutely no idea, we weren’t keeping track of my earnings or anything” […]
Many breeders are anticipating the arrival of foals in the New Year. Yet, turning the pages of the calendar also means our yearlings are now 2-year-olds and many are ready to get started. So what should breeders be doing to ensure their youngster has an easy transition once they arrive at their trainer’s barn? Top […]
If there’s one way to describe The Krymsun Kruzer, a 2004 bay stallion by One Hot Krymsun and out of Pleasure N Passion, it’s that he’s not afraid of the winner’s circle. He was the American Quarter Horse Association’s 2009 Featherlite Superhorse, a title given to the horse that earns the most points in three […]
The Arizona Sun Circuit is in full swing through Feb. 2 at West World in Scottsdale, Arizona. Presented by the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, the Sun Circuit has enjoyed the top spot in the American Quarter Horse Association’s Top 5 Shows rankings the past few years with 2012 entries topping 15,000. The circuit includes […]
It takes a dedicated individual to do the right thing, even when no one else is looking. It takes an empathetic individual to place the welfare of the horse above the desire to win. Clark Bradley is one of those individuals. Once a year, outstanding professional trainers who demonstrate character, integrity and stewardship in their […]
You may not be showing every weekend during this time of the year. But with some advice from top trainers and a whole lot of determination you can use the winter months to improve techniques for the upcoming show season. A sharper pivot or smoother transition and you might just find yourself at the top […]