Laura Gilmer

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Oh, Baby! Horse Trainers Expecting Their First Child

Chenay Jordan-McDowell for GoHorseShow - March 7, 2016

Pregnancy. Oh, pregnancy. A time in a woman’s life where pretty much everything eventually becomes harder, heavier, bigger, yet increasingly more magical as she...

Tips to Keep Horse-Showing Costs Down

America's Horse Daily - March 5, 2016

When a trainer takes a group of youths or amateurs to a big show, very little time is spent in the hotel room, so...

APHA Convention Concludes in Virginia

APHA - March 4, 2016

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Annual Convention and Membership Meeting of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) took place February 26–29 in Richmond, Va., where...

Ultimo Minuto: Continuing His Sire’s Legacy

Brittany Sega for GoHorseShow - March 4, 2016

After the untimely and tragic death of beloved sire, Do You Have A Minute, Kat Zelnio and Sally King knew that their gorgeous, bay...

Versatility Ranch Horse Classes Expanded in 2016

AQHA - March 3, 2016

Exhibitors can look forward to an expanded offering of American Quarter Horse Association Versatility Ranch Horse classes in 2016. New this year, all AQHA...

AQHA Modifies Eligibility for Level 2 Championships

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The American Quarter Horse Journal - March 3, 2016

The American Quarter Horse Association has released the list of open and amateur exhibitors who are ineligible to show horses in the Adequan® Level...

Ranch Riding: Why is it so popular?

Kelsey Keathly for GoHorseShow - March 3, 2016

There is no doubt that the ranch riding (formerly, ranch horse pleasure) classes have exploded in recent years at AQHA and APHA shows. This...

APHA Passes New Rules at Convention

APHA - March 2, 2016

With nearly 30 rule change proposals brought out of committees, the APHA Board of Directors passed 25 rules presented for voting at the 2016 APHA...

AQHA Incentive Fund Checks Are In the Mail

AQHA - March 2, 2016

Owners of AQHA Incentive Fund-enrolled horses, foal and stallion nominators should start seeing their checks arrive for points earned during the 2015 show season....

We Ask Professional Horsemen: How Would You Handle Trainers Soliciting Your Clients?

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Ali Grusha Photography - March 2, 2016

As a horse trainer, when another AQHA/APHA Professional Horseman has direct communication with your customer and offers their services, what do you do? What...