2018 Southern Futurity Champions

Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

James Payne owned the Southern Futurity 3-Year-Old Open after he scored 220 points on Stylish Hailee to win the championship and 216 points on Desires A Gun to claim reserve.

Payne also placed fifth in the seven-horse field on Stella Merada to tally earnings of $32,337 in the $52,637 purse finals.

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AQHA World Show 2018

by Kate Sanchez

The 2018 Lucas Oil American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show took place November 1-17, in Oklahoma City, OK. According to AQHA, there were a total of 4,439 entries at this year’s show and the total purse that they were vying for was over $2.3 million! 

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Emergency Equine Evacuations

Wildfires, mudslides, floods—you name it—there are a variety of emergency situations that could require you to evacuate your horses. That’s why it's crucial to have solid plans in place for a safe evacuation. Decide where you will be sheltering your horse or horses during the natural disaster or other emergency.

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ICSI: Shaping the Industry’s Future

by Kate Sanchez

It’s Fall and it’s breeding season in Diamond Valley.

For most mare and stallion owners, spring is their busy time, but for Dr. Rick Beck of In Foal Incorporated, breeding season lasts all year, thanks in large part to the most recent advances in equine reproductive practices.

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Planning Ahead for Horse Breeding

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Breeding farm managers suggest steps to take now that can save time and money later.

Whether you are breeding 100 mares or just one, breeding farm managers recommend planning early for next year’s season. By thoroughly researching your favorite stallions and making your selection in the fall, you increase your chances of booking the stallion you really want.

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Red Bluff Round-Up Association Lends Hand

Courtesy of PRCA.com

It has been a trying, heartbreaking time for people in California, especially in the northern part of the state. As of the morning of Nov. 17, more than 1,000 people were unaccounted for as California's deadliest wildfire enters a second week.

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A Life of Fulfillment Through Horses

by Kate Sanchez

Stephanie Anderson has shown horses in an array of disciplines throughout her life. From the roping pen, to reined cow horse, and western pleasure classes, the one thing that has been a constant in the horsewoman’s life is the fact that she couldn’t imagine being without horses. No matter what discipline she’s competing in, horses will, and always have been life, as Anderson knows it.

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Laid Back Larry

by Katie Mason

With every month that passes my excitement and anticipation to ride Larry grows. Last month I talked about our work with ropes. This month I will fill you in on how our ground driving went. Larry has packed a snaffle around for a while now. His excitement is uncanny when I walk out of the tack room with his snaffle. He takes it effortlessly and holds it naturally, and he doesn't play with it.

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2018 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity

Courtesy of National Reined Cow Horse Association

Under the spotlights in the historic Will Rogers Coliseum, Cushing became a two-time Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion and Two Million Dollar Rider. 

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Sweet Lil Prime Time for PCCHA Futurity

Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

The Futurity Open Finals, with a total of $154,865, offered the richest rewards and Texas owners, with seven of the 14 finalists, reaped the benefits. 

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Tips for Correct Tack Fit

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Improper tack fit could be the source of your horse-training problem.
American Quarter Horse trainer and breeder Bill Myers has seen a lot of competition arenas through the years, hauling from his Myers Training Stables in St. Onge, South Dakota, which he owns and operates with his wife, Deb.

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Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Grows In Second Year As Cow Horse Tradition Continues On West Coast

Metallic Flame & Justin Wright Crowned 2018 Open Futurity Champions

The tradition of the reined cow horse sport on the West Coast continued with the 2nd annual Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity, presented by Lucas Oil and Protect The Harvest, held Sept. 10-16, 2018 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nev.

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2018 NSBA WORLD SHOW

Every year the National Snaffle Bit Association organizes one of the largest show in the United States. 

Exhibitors from multiple national associations come to participate, each person striving to meet their own individual goals. 

Most people from this show walk away saying what a great experience this show offers them.

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Laid Back Larry

AQHA Young Horse Development Program

Hi everyone! My name is Katie Mason, I am 18 years old. I have grown up on our family ranch located in the central California foothills. I was a participant in the 2018 AQHA Young Horse Development Program.

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2018 NSBA WORLD SHOW

Every year the National Snaffle Bit Association organizes one of the largest show in the United States. 

Exhibitors from multiple national associations come to participate, each person striving to meet their own individual goals. Most people from this show walk away saying what a great experience this show offers them.

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Tips for Correct Tack Fit

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily 

Improper tack fit could be the source of your horse-training problem.

American Quarter Horse trainer and breeder Bill Myers has seen a lot of competition arenas through the years, hauling from his Myers Training Stables in St. Onge, South Dakota, which he owns and operates with his wife, Deb.

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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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Big Obstacles, Even Bigger Dreams

by Kate Sanchez

Sydney Sisil’s horse showing plans did not go as she had hoped at the beginning of this year, but the young lady found a way to make it to the show pen anyway.

When unforeseen circumstances forced her to search for a new mount, she found one to lease from barn-mate Bobbie Piddock. And while she knows she’ll have big shoes to fill, following Piddock, Sisil has never backed down from the challenge of a new horse and is excited to begin their show career together!

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Horse Shopping

by Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Learn how to match up horses and humans for the most successful horseback-riding combination.

Two feet plus four hooves does not always equal six winning legs. Finding a horse that suits a particular amateur rider can present a challenge for trainers. It takes experience, perseverance and a little luck to make sure any horse-and-rider combination will click successfully in the show pen.There are different ideals that must be correlated, including physical size, personality types and suitability for use intended. Those considerations can also vary depending on the discipline.Choosing a new horse ain’t easy.

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Call Him Consistent

by Kate Sanchez

Consistency is key. Ask any coach, teacher, or boss what makes the best athlete, student, or employee and it’s fair to say consistency is one of the top attributes. Phillip Ralls agrees. Call Me Mitch, a 2011 bay roan stallion that’s been in Ralls’ program since the trainer bought him for owner Estelle Rotblat as a yearling, is extremely talented, jaw-droppingly pretty, but most of all, has a rock-solid consistency about him every time Ralls swings a leg over his back. He’s what every trainer dreams of.

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Beat the Crowds! How to Buy a House Before It Officially Hits the Market

by Courtesy of Realtor.com

Buying a home is a lot like running a race: Once a listing goes live, buyers have to sprint off the starting block before throngs of other buyers start bidding. Talk about stressful!

What if there were a way to buy a house before it's officially on the market?

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Balanced Mineral Supplements for Horses

by Courtesy of The Feed Room by Nutrena

I had stopped at one of my large training barns to check on their horses diets, as they had just returned from a recent show circuit. The owner said the horses were doing well, but he was going to tweak their diets just a little. He had purchased a bag of selenium from a local milling company and just wanted to top dress a little extra.

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An Overweight Horse: No Joking Matter

by Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

We horse owners have our ways of laughing things off. "My horse isn't fat, he's fluffy." Or, "My horse is in shape...Round is a shape." I'll admit that one of my own geldings has been described as just "big-boned."

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2018 Celebration and EMO Western States Championship a Blast with Huge Increases in Stalls and Entries

2018 Celebration and EMO Western States Championship a Blast with Huge Increases in Stalls and Entries. The Second Annual Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Show is quickly becoming one of the largest competitions for Quarter Horses. It is 11 days of competition with a full slate of Quarter Horse classes for amateur, youth and open exhibitors, combined with the EMO Western States Championship.

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The Arizona Fall Championship

If you love showing at great facilities, surrounded by well-matched exhibitors with a schedule that doesn’t leave you sleep deprived, then you need to head to Scottsdale for the The Arizona Fall Championship. The show rolls into WestWorld September 19 through 23. It has been dubbed as “The Show For Everyone”, being well known for it’s fun and exhibitor friendly atmosphere that also provides the kind of first rate experience typically seen at the biggest headliner shows.

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Rein For The Roses

by Lorraine Smith and Eileen Maxinoski

Brookside Show Park in Elk Grove, California, is having a record year with great shows, terrific exhibitors, and a lot of fun enjoying planned activities each evening after showing days are over.

The Rein for the Roses show, held May 3-6, celebrated another successful venue for west coast reiners. It was the second Affiliate show for the West Coast Reining Horse Association, where exhibitors earn points towards WCRHA yearend awards. The footing was pristine with new sand in the show ring as well as in the large schooling pen. Thad Carr and Drag Time worked tirelessly to ensure that the ground would be ready for riding and sliding.

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How to Shop for a Horse

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Know what to ask a seller when considering buying their horse. When you first contact a seller about a horse he or she has for sale, you should be prepared with your questions. Here is a list of questions to get you started...

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IEA Holds First Annual Semi-Final Competitions with Sights Set on National Finals in Oklahoma City

In 2017, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) adopted a new structure for their Western Program. This restructuring included new Regional assignments across the nation as well as a new Western Zone, headed-up by Zone Administrator, Todd Knerr.

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“Do It Yourself” Success

by Kate Sanchez

Home renovations, arts and crafts; there’s no doubt that the “do it yourself” trend is in full-swing right now.

There are ideas around every corner, in fact there’s an entire television network dedicated to the movement. But where you often see a lack of this tendency is in the horse show world.

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NRCHA Derby Champions Crowned in Paso Robles, California

Humble is not a word you would expect to hear from a competitor with three horses qualified for the clean-slate finals of the Open Derby but, that is how NRCHA Professional Justin Wright described his week in Paso Robles, California.

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Strongest Together

by Kate Sanchez

Great trainers make it look easy, but great partnerships make it look inspiring. True perfection in the show pen is only really achieved through the pairing of a talented horse and a trainer who believes in that animal. In this case, Sonita Lena Rey didn’t come into Corey Cushing’s barn until late in his five-year-old year, but the 2011 sorrel gelding made an instant impression, one that has certainly impacted Cushing’s career.

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There’s No Stopping Her

by Kate Sanchez

Rebecca Paxson has shown horses her entire life. Growing up with an arena in her backyard, they’ve always been part of her daily routine, and even though she shows in some of the more uncommon AQHA classes offered today, there’s no stopping the high school junior from achieving her equine dreams!

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June Bug Jam Wins Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association’s Derby Open

Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

June Bug Jam came into the PCCHA Core Balance Derby Open unheralded, with just $578 in earnings.

But the 4-year-old Kit Kat Sugar daughter, shown by Darren Simpkins for Carol Ward, Rancho Murieta, Calif., took control with 223 points in the first go-round. She followed with 222 points in the second round, and on Friday, scored 224 points for the championship and an $18,000 paycheck.

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A Bond That Can’t be Broken

by Kate Sanchez

So much can be said for kids who have the privilege to grow up with horses in their lives. For San Marcos High School Sophomore, Brianne Lundberg, not only did she grow up with the animal, but she now shares a connection that has stood the test of time, as she continues to show the same horse she teamed up with in just the second grade!

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Selling Your Ranch Horse

by Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Selling your off-the-ranch horses at live auction could be the right method for your establishment.

Putting on an auction can seem like a big chore. But for many Breeders, it’s the best way to get their horses in the barns of new owners. Here are some factors to think about when you’re deciding whether to put on a production sale.

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