Hurricane Harvey was the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005. On August 25, 2017, a life changing tragedy began for many Texans. Over a four-day stretch, many areas received more than 40 inches of rain. Homes were lost, lives were lost, and hope survived it all. Despite […]
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The spin, or turnaround, has been a staple maneuver of horsemanship patterns since the invention of the class. To watch a well-executed pivot is comparable to a ballerina dancer performing a pirouette. However, what may seem like a common element in horsemanship and equitation is sometimes improperly carried out, often due to rider error. We […]
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After a weekend or longer at a horse show, it’s likely that all you’ll want to do is shower the arena dirt off your body, crawl into bed, and never leave. You may also want to do nothing on Monday but look at pictures from the show and reminisce about the weekend you just had. […]
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Horsemanship and hunt seat equitation are two classes that focus on the rider’s ability to successfully maneuver their horse and where the scores are based on the rider’s performance, not the movement of the animal. A flawless horsemanship or equitation pattern is always pleasing to the eye as it showcases the bond between horse and […]
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Some horses come into people’s lives that leave that indelible mark on their heart forever. We Be Jettin, (Jetson) was that horse for Joetta Meredith Bell. After a brilliant show career and a long, happy retirement, Jetson was finally laid to rest on August 28th at the age of 31. “He was a machine in […]
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Final Report #6, Saturday, September 2, 2017 The 2017 Select World Show is a wrap. Our final picture of the show is the well deserved first AQHA World Championship win for Marilyn Masterson. If you have not had the pleasure to meet her, you are missing out. She is one of the nicest and most […]
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Exhibitors at the 2017 Adequan® Select World Championship Show have shined their boots and dusted off their hats and have been competing the past few days in the cattle, reining, and ranch riding events. “We are excited to see the hard work and dedication these Select amateurs have put in for the Adequan® Select World,” […]
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It has been an exciting 2017 AQHA Select World Show so far with a number of golden globes being awarded. Of note so far, Susie Johns took home both the gold and silver trophies in trail with Lopin For A Chex and I Gotta Good Name and Laurel Champlin and Look N Hott won World […]
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In our fun series,“10 Things You Probably Don’t Know about Me”, we are featuring Mimsi Coon of Pilot Point, Texas. This select amateur will be showing four horses in the halter division at this year’s Select World Show in Amarillo, Texas. Coon will be looking for her second gold trophy with Entrigue, a three-year-old bay […]
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Having the ability to do what you love, no matter what your age, is a rare thing in this world. Luckily for all of us in the equine industry, this is a common occurrence. We have the opportunity to show horses starting as a young child and continue as long as our heart desires and […]
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