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Monday, April 30, 2018

Fine Tune Your Equine Lease to Avoid Legal Battles

by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney

Equine-related leases have been increasingly popular. In the horse industry, lease arrangements include horse leases, pasture leases, breeding stock leases, barn or facility leases, and others.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Unforeseen Events Result in Big Success

by Kate Sanchez

If you show horses, you know to always expect the unexpected. That was certainly the case for youth competitor Savannah Dial, when she was forced to make a horse swap early in the 2018 show season.

But with some resilience, skill, and a little luck, Dial navigated her first show of the year with her new mount like the pair had been together for years!

Friday, April 27, 2018

Standing Out in the Crowd

by Kate Sanchez

Hard work, dedication, and responsibility; they’re words not often used to describe teenagers in today’s world.

But from Vista, CA hails a young lady who embodies all these things, plus many more! Maggie Cincotta is not your typical high school student. With big success in the show arena and even bigger plans for the future, Cincotta finds herself standing out in a crowd of today’s “millennials”.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Damage Caused by Boarded Horses -- Who Pays for It?

by Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney

Broken pasture fences, broken gates, stall dividers kicked through, wash rack hoses and nozzles broken, stall walls bitten through, stall doors broken off of their hinges.

For many boarding stables, breaks and damages to the property like these are to be expected. The question is, who should pay for them?

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Monday, April 23, 2018

Farnam Adds Continuous Spray to Proven Fly Protection Brands

Until now, getting complete fly repellent coverage has been a challenge.

It's one thing to spray a horse's back and sides, but what about those trickier areas, like under the belly and between the back legs? Those spots need fly protection too, but applying product isn't always easy.

Friday, April 20, 2018

Homeowner’s vs. Commercial Equine Insurance

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Find out if your horse is insured, and even more so, if he's not.

Question: I own horses. Does my homeowner policy protect me?

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Insurance for Your New Foal

by Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Start off the life of your new foal right by protecting his health and your investment.

Question: At what age can my foal be insured and how does the insurance work?

Monday, April 16, 2018

“Battle for the Saddle” Rolls the Dice to Determine the Winner

What is horse showing if not a Roll of the Dice?

Each and every time we walk into the show pen, we are “throwing the dice” that today is the day that our horse is prepared and willing and that we will remain on pattern and keep our wits about us. Each time we cross the threshold of an open arena gate, we are taking a gamble that our horse is focused and swift and that we as riders guide our charges through their paces with ease and perfection, running our pattern with the buckle, blue ribbon, or trophy in mind.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Family Ties

by Kate Sanchez

For Melanie Koby of Banning, California, the horses in her life have always been a product of family.

From an early age, Melanie recalls her grandmother’s influence on her love for the animal, and similarly, some of her greatest successes have come from a family of horses that began with the mare she showed as a youth. For Melanie, horses and family always go hand in hand.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Sun Circuit’s Winning Combination Results in Record Growth

by Kristen Spinning

When Sun Circuit debuted on its March dates last year, the show was the largest it had ever been. Now that record has been smashed once again.

The 2018 Sun Circuit celebrated its 45th Anniversary surpassing last year’s stellar numbers by 10%. Over 19,000 class entries encompassed everything from jumping to roping and included a range of exhibitors from Level 1 to World Champions.

Monday, April 9, 2018

What Is Knob and Tube Wiring, and Is It Hiding in Your Home?

Courtesy of Realtor.com

What is knob and tube wiring? While it might sound like a bad 1990s indie band, it's actually an outdated electrical system that's still found in many old homes in the United States.

Often abbreviated as K&T, this early standard—widespread in residences built from the 1880s to the 1930s—is often considered a hazard today, depending on how it was installed.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association’s First Show of The Year

The Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association concluded another successful show despite the mix of rain and sun at Casner Ranch in Beautiful Wine Country, Temecula California.

Riders demonstrated their Cutting, Ranch and Cow Horse skills over three fun filled exciting days.

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Numbers Soar Once Again at Silver Dollar Circuit!

The bright light of Las Vegas brought in big numbers in 2018.

A little snow didn’t stop exhibitors from coming in to show at this prestigious circuit. It may have been unseasonably cold but thanks to the Southpoint Equestrian Center’s amazing indoor venue, it allowed participants to show regardless of the weather and stay warm to boot.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

The Performer 5 Star Saddle Pad

The Performer 5 Star Saddle Pad is our full skirted pad. It is a great pad for Ropers, Cutters, Reiners, Trail Riders, and is great for Larger Skirted Saddles.

The back is slightly rounded to make room for the hip. The 100% pure virgin wool felt wicks away moisture, cleans up easily and stabilizes your saddle with limited cinching.

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