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 […]
What do you get when you take an industry legend, a five star, state-of-the-art facility and world class breeding? A dreamer. Dale Livingston of Boerne, Texas is introducing Im A Platinum Dream, a 2010 gray stallion by Huntin For Chocolate and out of multiple American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Superior and World Champion producer, Ima […]
A partnership between InStride Edition magazine and the Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Association has been formed to help promote Appaloosa pleasure horses and the association’s events and programs. “We’re excited to have a magazine like InStride take an interest in what we are trying to do for the pleasure horse,” says Tim Zuidema, a spokesman for […]
He’s only 32 years old but when Jay Starnes, of Summerton, South Carolina, walked out of the arena with a check for $50,000 for winning the 2013 Congress Masters Western Pleasure, it appears he walked into a place in history by becoming the first Western Pleasure rider to reach the $1 million in earnings mark. […]
As falling leaves turn trees bare and the cold winter air sets in, the holidays are upon us and before we know it, we will be ringing in a new year and a new breeding season. So, what key concepts should mare owners know to ensure their breeding season is both enjoyable and successful According […]
