Jordyn Plunkett and Karma

by Press Release

An amazing story of survival and perseverance! What it truly means to be a #5StarChampion. "In June of 2016, my horse Karma and I were in an accident with a tractor almost killing my horse. The tractor collided with us and almost amputated my horses leg. There were 3 vets at the scene of the accident telling us to put her down, and one, Dr. Mike Pallone who showed up like a blessing and said he could fix her.

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Your Horse’s Favorite Flavor Could Be the Next Best-Selling Treat!

by Press Release

SmartPak Announces SmartCookies Flavor Contest. SmartPak is excited to announce a fun and flavorful contest – the company is looking to find the next SmartCookies Flavor of the Year - and they need YOUR help!

No one knows what your horse loves better than you do, and that’s why the company is looking for customers to submit their ideas for the next sweet treat!

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Kelby Phillips Rides Hickory Holly Time to 2018 World's Greatest Horseman Title

by Press Release

In a field of 10 World's Greatest Horseman finalists that many reined cow horse industry veterans described as the toughest in recent memory, Scottsdale, Arizona, professional Kelby Phillips won the coveted title riding Hickory Holly Time, owned by DT Horses.

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Cataracts in Foals

by Courtesy of UC Davis

Horses can be born with cataracts due to developmental or heritable causes—known as congenital cataracts. Foals with cataracts often present very early in life, usually at 1 to 2 months of age.

Typically, the owners will notice the whiteness in the pupil of one eye almost immediately after birth. This change is often followed closely by the other eye.

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Using Draw Reins

by Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Ask a random set of horsemen for their opinions on draw reins, and you’ll probably get a different thought from each, ranging from adoring them to hating them or not thinking about them at all.

You find draw reins across breeds and disciplines in western and English versions, made from rolled leather, cord and flat nylon. 

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Tips to Improve Ranch Reining Scores

by By, Cynthia McFarland, Courtesy of Farnam.com

In versatility ranch reining, show management and the judge(s) select the pattern to be ridden, choosing one from the eight approved patterns that can be used for the class.

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2017 NCHA World Standings - California Came to Compete

by Kate Sanchez 

The sport of cutting has often been synonymous with the thought of a battle; man and horse teaming up for a battle royal with their bovine competitors.

A clash of wit, athleticism, strategy, talent and a little luck, and roots stemming from that of the old west, cutting offers excitement and drama for competitors and spectators, alike.

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How To Prepare Your Home For Sale

by Courtesy of Realtor.com 

If you're looking to sell your home during prime house-shopping season this spring, you'd better get cracking now.

After all, it's not as easy as slapping an ad on Craigslist; if you want your humble abode to stand out from the competition, that could take months to do right. So, here's how to whip your place into shape by fixing any problems and upgrading the eyesores. Because like it or not, your home has sustained some wear and tear over the years. Here's how to assess the damage and find out which renovations will pay off down the road.

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Teaser Mare Genes Impact Stallion Testosterone, Semen

by Courtesy of Kentucky Equine Research

Research shows that the amount of effort a stallion invests in his ejaculates, referred to as ejaculate economics, can vary based on his attraction to the mare he is intended to breed and the teaser mare.

Surprisingly, that attraction can be affected by the genetics of both the mare and stallion.

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by Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

Stylish Look Bella and NCHA Hall of Fame Rider Morgan Cromer marked 225 as the final contestants to win the Mercuria NCHA World Series of Cutting at The Mane Event, South Point Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Reto West

by Whitney Benton

Western fashion has steadily grown in popularity in not only the western scene but in the high end fashion world too. Bolero jackets, embroidered yokes, silk rags, and snip toe boots can be found on models not only gracing the cover of some of the nation’s more popular fashion magazines, but also styled in some of the world’s largest high-end fashion runway shows too.

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Bonanza For Wood

by Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

Paula Wood and Cool N Hot scorched competition with 221 points in the 2018 Bonanza 4-Year-Old Non-Pro Finals. Just three days earlier, Cool N Hot and Kobie Wood, Paula’s husband, had claimed the Bonanza 4-Year-Old Open Finals, for a rare double championship.

Lance Cooper scored 216.5 points to earn the reserve championship and $10,728 on Zen And Tonic LTE $60,671.

Megan Miller and Carolena Reyn, by Dual Smart Rey, placed third with 215 points.

Elizabeth Queen scored 221.5 points on Nighttiming, by One Time Pepto, to win the championship of the Bonanza 5/6-Year-Old Classic.

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