By Corrine Borton on June 27, 2022
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At the center of the performance horse breeding program that Betty Carr has been meticulously assembling for over three decades now, is a single premise – always improve the herd. It was born in her. It’s how she was raised. As the daughter of a dairy farmer growing up in Bremen, Indiana, Betty was showing […]
By Corrine Borton on May 18, 2022
american quarter horse, APHA, AQHA, Dont Think Twice, Horse, Horses, hunter under saddle, Keith Miller, Meg Pye, NSBA, Prettiest Of All, Quarter Horse Congress, showing, Side Piece, Western Pleasure, World Show
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It’s safe to say that Amateur competitor Meg Pye likes pretty horses. She even owns one that’s “Prettiest Of All.” After showing Hotroddin Ona Harley for five years, earning a National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship and Quarter Horse Congress Reserve Championship in Western Riding and hundreds of American Quarter Horse Association points in all-around […]
By Corrine Borton on April 27, 2022
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A few years back, Scott Jones finally heeded the advice a special woman in his life shared (actually, yelled at) him: “Let go.” And since he took some time away from the business, he has come back fresher and with a renewed enthusiasm. But it took a long time and a lot of stress to […]
By admin on April 21, 2022
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The All American Quarter Horse Congress announced today a change in format for the 2022 futurities. Congress Futurity and Stakes classes will be run in a “one-go format.” Open finals will be placed at the conclusion of the one-go. This will encompass all Futurity and Stake classes with the exception of the 2-Year-Old Maiden Open […]
By Corrine Borton on March 28, 2022
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Florida amateur competitor Jennifer Leavengood took one look at the registration papers for Al Be Worth It and just knew. Her trainer, Beth Case, had purchased the 2019 bay colt by Allocate Your Assets and out of The Last Wahoo from his breeder, Nancy Sue Ryan, when he was just a few days old. She […]
By Corrine Borton on September 14, 2021
AQHA, Chris Jones, Evie Doles, hunter under saddle, If Im Honest, Melissa Jones
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Every single time 16-year-old Evie Doles steps into the show pen she remembers some important advice that her trainer gave her. “Ride what you have today and don’t focus on perfection. Instead, focus on riding your horse, on being a horsewoman. “Those words of wisdom from Melissa Jones have served Evie well as she works […]
By Katie Navarra on June 7, 2021
Anthony Leier, AQHA, Capall CReek Farm, hunter under saddle, Leeman Farm, Melanie Thurston, NSBA, Western Pleasure
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Nothing is cuter in the spring than Facebook feeds filled by foals. They’re just simply adorable and they carry the hope and promise of a bright future. From the moment a foal arrives, every experience contributes to their outlook on life and eventual trainability. Every breeder has a different approach, one works for their program […]
By Katie Navarra on June 7, 2021
Amelie McAndrews, AQHA, Cole Baker, Equine Dental, equitation, Horsemanship, hunter under saddle, New Bolton, Nicola Pusteria, NSBA, Ryan Cottingham, Trail, Western Pleasure, Western Riding
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Horses in Ryan Cottingham’s Indiana training barn follow the same dental routine as most people – the horses receive an oral exam twice a year. That allows Cottingham and the equine dentist to enable horses to be comfortable so they can perform their best without the distraction of a problem in their mouth. The preventative […]
By Laura Boynton on June 7, 2021
Anne Prince, Anthony Leier, Farley McLendon, Foals, Halter, hunter under saddle, Jane Backes, NSBA, Taft Dickerson, Tom Robertson, Western Pleasure
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For some horse owners, giving peppermints and cookies, scratches and attention are the largest time-consuming part of their horse’s daily catering routine. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting the special and close attachment with a horse, their manners and behaviors can turn pushy and rude instead of being respectful and considerate to the people whom […]
By Corrine Borton on March 11, 2021
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There’s an old saying that goes something like this: Great horses make great horse trainers, not the other way around. And Its Game On is living proof of that, says Jamie English. Jamie and her husband, Jason, spotted the 2018 bay gelding by Machine Made and out of Moonlite In Dixie, while visiting Parrish Quarter […]
By Corrine Borton on February 17, 2021
Enticed, hunter under saddle, The Deeds Family
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The first time that trainer Amber Hanson Pickard laid eyes on Enticed she knew she wanted to be a part of his inevitable success. She saw a picture of the 2018 bay stallion by Its A Southern Thing and out of Pretty Assets when his breeder, Amy Gumz posted it on social media. He was […]
By Corrine Borton on May 6, 2020
Alyse Roberts, Arizona Sun Circuit, Elizabeth Jakovich, hunter under saddle, NSNA
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When your trainer describes your horse as “great-minded, beautiful and elegant,” there’s obviously cause for celebration. So, it goes without saying that Elizabeth Jakovich is eager for the 2020 show season to open back up so she can hit the pen again with her beautiful 3-year-old gray mare, Helloo Gorgeous. It’s been a long time […]