Editor’s Note: This article was first published two years ago and was a huge hit. Since publishing, trainer Keith Miller has become even more dominant in the hunter under saddle classes. In case you missed it the first time, read more about his tips for this popular class below. According to the AQHA rulebook, the […]
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To be a horse trainer is to be willing to deal with the daily toils and the rigorous ups and downs of getting horses ready to show year-after-year. However, we only see a fraction of the countless hours of labor they put in for their clients to succeed in the show pen. But has anyone […]
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The responsibilities of owning horses are never-ending, time-consuming and can add up to be quite expensive. With the amount of care and attention horses require, there is no doubt that leases in the equine industry exist for a reason. Several owners, trainers and boarding facilities lease horses as a service to accommodate clients. Many equestrians […]
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Dont Ya Just Love It, better known as Lyle, was laid to rest Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The talented all-around horse was by Dont Skip Charlie and out of Goddess Of Love. Hedy Levin of Sturgis, Michigan bred the sorrel gelding. He amassed points in seven different events. Owner Rick Meredith of Granbury, Texas talked […]
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In Newport Michigan, near the shores of Lake Erie, lies Painted Plantation, the home of Joe and Pam Mizzi. Joe is known for owning and breeding some of the most prestigious Quarter and Paint horses in the pleasure horse industry. More than a breeder, Joe is a man of integrity. He truly cares about the […]
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From February in Las Vegas to the tail end of the year in Florida, AQHA members turned out in droves to support shows, circuits and special events across the United States. Combined, the overall Top-10 AQHA shows saw entries totaling 93,992 in 2018. Rankings were calculated by dividing the total number of entries for each […]
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At first glance, a horse show is an overwhelming place filled with busy people riding, prepping, washing and longing their horses. At times, some competitors are so focused on preparing to show that they may appear oblivious to everyone around them. Coupled with the fact that veteran competitors often stick together, it may be intimidating for […]
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All trainers and exhibitors have that one horse that is their favorite for one reason or another. Maybe it was the first one that they ever won the Congress or the World with, or perhaps the one that helped them make their mark in the industry. Some talked about horses that they trained or showed […]
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Everyone has a learning style that works for them; some people are visual, some auditory and others might be kinesthetic. While knowing your learning style would be helpful in cases like memorizing a pattern, the key takeaway is that there is more than one way to reach that goal. Here are eight suggestions for memorizing […]
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As with all things in life, change is necessary for growth. So, when the time comes to transition from showing in the Youth to the Amateur division, there is no exception. January 1st rolls around each year, and so many long-time Youth competitors’ step into a different arena, now with diverse peers, possibly a different […]
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