Special in Every Way

by Kate Sanchez

When Kathryn Phillips went on the hunt for a yearling filly at the 2016 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, she probably never expected to purchase a two-year-old stud colt. But what she found was something much greater than the unexpected; a talented prospect named Bet He Sparks, and a horse that Clayton Edsall says just gets better as the challenges get greater.

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A Lifetime Passion

by Kate Sanchez

Carole Lindsey showed hunter/jumpers for most of her life, but when she made the transition to the Quarter Horse world, it was an extremely easy one.

Today, Lindsey finds herself under the guidance of a top-notch trainer, atop a phenomenal gelding that she’s seen great success with…and they’re just getting started!

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California Youth Take Competition to Heart at the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA Championship

by Delores Kuhlwein

Do your work with your whole heart, and you will succeed… ~ Writer Elbert Hubbard

When the best of the best youth come from all over the world to compete, you know California kids will be right there in the mix.

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The Animal – The Champion, Prevails in the NCHA Open Derby Finals

Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

The Animal, by Cat Ichi, shown for Richard and Beth Carney Partners, scored 228 points under Lee Francois to win $39,474 in the 2018 NCHA/Metallic Cat Derby Open championship.

The Animal was bred by EE Ranches out of My Little Abra LTE $64,220.

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Success Is a Team Effort

by Kate Sanchez

Michelle Stewart has been showing in the PCQHA for over 20 years, but it’s not until just recently that she’s really found her stride. With a solid horse under her and a tremendous trainer by her side, Stewart just keeps finding more and more success than what she’d seen in years prior.

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Walla Walla Whiz Earns Another Million

Courtesy of National Reining Horse Association

Late summer is a busy time for reiners preparing for the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Affiliate Regional Championships and the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show. With the vast amount of shows taking place, it’s an exciting time for not only exhibitors but also owners eagerly awaiting results to watch their horses’ earnings rise.

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Shockingly Effective

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Shock wave therapy is helping horses heal quicker from various injuries. Your prized futurity prospectis enjoying a romp in his paddock after a particularly good training session. When you head out to bring him back in, visions of perfect turnarounds dance in your head.

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Keep Your Focus

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Ten tips to stay mentally focused in the show ring. Everyone makes mistakes in the show ring. Many times, people let those mistakes affect the rest of their show experience. But there are ways to overcome adversity and stay mentally tough in the show ring.

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How Long Should You Live in Your Home?

6 Signs It's Time to Move On
Courtesy of Realtor.com

Ten years. That’s the average amount of time a homeowner stays in a house, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Think that sounds shockingly short? Or way too long? The fact is, people's reasons for selling their home are different, as are their time frames.

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How a Horse's Foot Works

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Ever wondered, “What is a horse’s hoof made up of?” We take you on the journey of understanding the structure of the healthy equine hoof. The equine foot is a mechanical marvel of joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels and bone encased within a horny capsule that is vital to the horse.

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Armed and Dangerous

PG Heavily Armed, ridden by James Payne for Michael and Brenda Armstrong, marked 226 to win the Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting at the West Texas Futurity in Amarillo on August 18.

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