The holiday season, for most people, means being with friends and family, giving thanks, gift-giving, worshiping, cheering, and celebrating. For GoHorseShow readers, it also means reflecting back on the top 10 stories of the year. It has been an annual tradition at GoHorseShow since we launched over 14 years ago. This is the time of […]

GoHorseShow would like to congratulate Juliana Arora of Dallas, Texas, on purchasing 2021 AQHA Superhorse and multiple Congress and World Champion Snap It Send It from Kent Ray Taylor of Scottsdale, Arizona. The ultra-talented 2016 gray mare known as Bailee is by VS Code Red and out of the two-time AQHA Superhorse Snap Krackle Pop. […]

In the spirit of the holidays, we asked exhibitors to pretend they were their horses and speak from their point of view. If your horse could text you, what would they say? What would they ask for for Christmas? What advice would they give you in general? Is there any advice they would give you […]

The holiday season is officially upon us. Thanksgiving has passed, and everyone is gearing up for the next big holiday. Christmas time is filled with gifts, being surrounded by loved ones, and parties with friends and family. Our fellow barn members spend many hours, days, and weeks with their horses every year, and most are […]

Every year, hundreds of mares deliver healthy foals without incident. A new foal arriving is an exciting time and a miracle to watch, but it can also be a high-level energy environment needing split-second decision-making. Knowing when to call the veterinarian is an integral part of being prepared for foaling and enables the caretaker to […]

You wouldn’t set off on a journey without mapping out a course. Don’t set off in a horse-showing pattern course without planning just as carefully. Think of each new arena as a new territory to be mastered, and you’ll find yourself navigating patterns with ease – or at least with a plan. Pattern in Your […]

It is a common misconception that horsemanship involves working with a horse from its back. However, the reality is that good horsemanship begins from the ground up.  Indeed, a horse with poor ground manners can be impossible to work with. Being able to halter, groom, trim, saddle, and lead a horse safely are fundamental skills […]

Western pleasure is one of the more controversial classes in the industry. Many critics talk about how it forces trainers to make horses move more mechanically and unnatural. But, just like in elite sports like basketball and football, only a select few can compete at the highest level. Not everyone can be Michael Jordan or […]