American Journalist Steve Rushin is quoted as having said, “Moms are as relentless as the tides. They just don’t drive us to practice; they drive us to greatness.” For some horse show moms, this is a real sentiment. Of course moms are the ones driving their horse-crazy kids to actual practice, but more importantly, they […]

Horse shopping is sometimes one of the most prolonged, stressful, and exhausting processes you can endure. From the time you finally decide to make room in your life for a 1,200 lb addition, to the time you write the check, purchasing a new horse is a whirlwind of emotions. By the time you master this […]

“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good,” -Wicked Nearly every rider, at one time or another, has a mentor or a coach of some sort. Not many riders can say that they have been with the same trainer for the majority of their show career. Even fewer can say that they have […]

Trainer Beth Clemons currently lives at Circle S Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ, where she assists Jim and Deanna Searles as well as maintains clients of her own. “I’ve always specialized in All-Around horses, but I am working toward more focus on building teams to compete in western all-around events,” Clemons told us. Originally from Southern […]

Horses tend to bring people together, and Kat Man Shine was no exception. In 2007, Teresa Kohman of Syracuse, Kansas, bought “Shine” from Joanne Garnett of Lincoln, Nebraska, and the transaction was the start of a years-long friendship. Although talented, the 1992 sorrel gelding by Kat Man Zip out of Zippos Brickette by Zippos Sunny, […]

No greater bond exists than that between a horse and his person. Shea Graham and Lets Talk About AOK, affectionately known as Albert, are no exception.From Cave Creek, Arizona, Graham has been riding and showing horses for as long as she can remember. She has been a fixture in the all-around classes throughout her youth […]

Like the African Proverb, “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors,” the same thoughts can be applied to horse trainers. Often, the most challenging horses are the ones that teach you lessons that you can apply throughout your lifetime. GoHorseShow asked some top trainers in the industry about horses that have been difficult, yet successful […]

GoHorseShow’s own Suzannah Fuhrman appeared on Brad Jewett and Tim Kimura’s talk show, Keeping It Real, on Monday night. For over an hour and a half, Suzannah, who is originally from California, talked about her fascinating background, including her mother, who was once roommates with legendary musician Janis Joplin. Jewett and Kimura go on to […]

Our next Assistant Trainer Spotlight features Deann Hudson of Trendsetter Performance Horses located in Chino Hills, California. Under the supervision of Kellie Hinely, Hudson takes care of the horses and makes sure that everything runs smoothly at the shows. “I rehab any of the injured horses, as well as school the horses for the all-around events. […]