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Take On The World: Kenzie Bracken says ‘finesse’ helps win Hunter Under Saddle classes at the highest level

Take On The World: Kenzie Bracken says ‘finesse’ helps win Hunter Under Saddle classes at the highest level

In the first of our six-part series on what it takes to win a World Championship title Kenzie Bracken tells how she prepared for the Hunter Under Saddle class at the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) 2025 Youth World Show with her show partner, Soo Dressed Hot. Next up: Cole Gouthro, a winner in Youth Ranch […]

Jennifer Rooks knew at once that Best Be Sleepin In was ‘the one’ for her

Jennifer Rooks knew at once that Best Be Sleepin In was ‘the one’ for her

Sometimes, when you know, you know. That’s how Indiana amateur competitor Jennifer Rooks felt the first time she met Best Be Sleepin In (Ned).                    Rooks had been on the hunt for a new Hunter Under Saddle show partner at the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Georgia trainer Jamie English was assigned to the same […]

Inaugural RHA classes today in Ohio

Inaugural RHA classes today in Ohio

Join InStride Edition this evening as we present the newly established Rail Horse Association (RHA) inaugural Western Pleasure classes held at the Pre-Madness Circuit, at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Over $30,000 will be awarded in six RHA Non-Pro Western Pleasure classes featured today and tomorrow at the Pre-Madness. Action will get underway […]

Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and Hunter Derby competition fill busy day at Sudden Impulse

Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and Hunter Derby competition fill busy day at Sudden Impulse

A Sudden Impulse continued at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with competition running through Saturday, April 18. Day three featured a full schedule of highlighted classes, including the $6,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Limited Horse Open & Intermediate Open Western Pleasure, the $6,000 NSBA Maturity Non Pro & Intermediate Non Pro Western Pleasure, […]

En The Crusin Lane wins 3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle and Boifriend Material claims victory in 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure at Sudden Impulse

En The Crusin Lane wins 3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle and Boifriend Material claims victory in 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure at Sudden Impulse

Day two of A Sudden Impulse brought a full slate of featured classes to the WEC Grand Arena, including the $6,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Intermediate Open Western Pleasure and $1,500 Super Sires Stakes, the $6,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old & Older $2,500 Limited Horse Open & Intermediate Open Hunter Under Saddle, the $5,000 NSBA $25k Limited […]

Sudden Impulse opens with Hunter Under Saddle classes at World Equestrian Center in Ocala

Sudden Impulse opens with Hunter Under Saddle classes at World Equestrian Center in Ocala

A Sudden Impulse is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, with top competition continuing through Saturday, April 18. Tuesday’s highlights include the $6,000 NSBA Maturity Open & Intermediate Open Hunter Under Saddle, the $5,000 NSBA 4-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle, and the $6,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Open & Intermediate Open Hunter Under Saddle, in […]

Orange Blossom wraps up with Trail, Hunter & Western Pleasure competition; Susan Johns, KM Flat Out The Best win $5,000 Select Trail

Orange Blossom wraps up with Trail, Hunter & Western Pleasure competition; Susan Johns, KM Flat Out The Best win $5,000 Select Trail

The final day of the Orange Blossom Classic showcased five featured classes,, including the $5,000 NSBA Amateur Trail, $5,000 NSBA Select Trail, $4,000 NSBA Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure, $4,000 NSBA Maturity Limited Open Western Pleasure, and the $4,000 NSBA 3-Year-Old Limited Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle. Competition resumes Tuesday, April 14, with A Sudden […]

Siena Holyoak teams with Wrap Me In Red to win $50,000 Non-Pro Trail Finals and I Wrote The Code and Aaron Moses claim $55,000 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure title Saturday at Orange Blossom

Siena Holyoak teams with Wrap Me In Red to win $50,000 Non-Pro Trail Finals and I Wrote The Code and Aaron Moses claim $55,000 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure title Saturday at Orange Blossom

The $50,000 Marsh McLennan Agency NSBA All-Age Non Pro Trail Finals brought the nation’s top Non Pro competitors to the WEC Grand Arena for a night of high-stakes competition under the lights. In the end, Siena Holyoak delivered a standout performance to claim top honors aboard her own Wrap Me In Red (VS Code Red […]

Orange Blossom opens Thursday competition with Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle contests

Orange Blossom opens Thursday competition with Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle contests

The WEC Grand Arena hosted the $5,000 NSBA $25,000 Limited Horse Non-Pro Western Pleasure early Thursday morning, where it was Jan Shepherd Pitman who rode her own Good Miss Lazy to the win. The 2016 mare by Lazy Loper x Good Miss Sunny has proven to be a standout partner for Shepherd.  “She’s a great […]

Strong Start: Orange Blossom kicks off with Trail, Hunter Under Saddle

Strong Start: Orange Blossom kicks off with Trail, Hunter Under Saddle

Quarter Horse competition is back at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) with two full weeks of sport, featuring the Orange Blossom Classic (April 8–12) and A Sudden Impulse (April 14–18). The Orange Blossom Classic kicked off Wednesday with two featured classes, including the $15,000 NSBA 4-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Maiden Trail and […]

New developments in joint injections

New developments in joint injections

By Jordan Strickler Joint injections that contain corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetonide, are a common anti-inflammatory in a veterinarian’s toolbox to treat pain and swelling from conditions like arthritis. However, even though the drug goes into a joint, some of it can have an effect outside of the joint. When that occurs, a horse’s blood […]

Veterinary Malpractice: What you must prove

Veterinary Malpractice: What you must prove

Most horse owners have a veterinarian whom they trust and rely upon to take good care of their horses.  Your “go-to” veterinarian is often responsible for routine wellness, pre-purchase exams, emergency treatment, and everything in between.  But what happens when mistakes are made?  Can a veterinarian be held legally responsible if his or her error causes damage or […]

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