One of the perks of living in Lexington, Ky. is that you’re in the “Horse Capital of the World.” Yes, we know that Ocala, Fla., has that same tagline, and the surrounding area of Fort Worth, Texas, could even be considered that as well, so perhaps we should say the “Original Horse Capital of the … Continue reading The Perks of Living in Horse Country
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For Sale! Approach Equine Sales Prepared
The winter months usually see an influx of horses for sale for multiple reasons--end of the show season, trying to shrink the number of stalls to care for in the winter, or just ready for something new. Not only are sales popular across the country, but the advent of online auctions is growing in popularity … Continue reading For Sale! Approach Equine Sales Prepared
Training Horses: Borrowing from One Discipline to Improve Another
Growing up riding horses, I never really put myself in the category of one type of rider versus another. I always would say that I was like a Quarter Horse--versatile and open to trying new things. I showed halter/showmanship, Western pleasure, trail, hunt seat, barrel racing, goat tying, roping, even started jumping in college. … Continue reading Training Horses: Borrowing from One Discipline to Improve Another
Sister Act: Snyder Sisters Continue Family Legacy in the Arena
The people you grow up with going to the same horse shows are the ones that will stay in your life in some way or another for years to come. I grew up with the Snyder sisters, Rose and Audra, even though they're about five years younger than me. Their mother was one of my … Continue reading Sister Act: Snyder Sisters Continue Family Legacy in the Arena
Horse Health–Botulism: More Deadly Than Wrinkles
Botulism in horses is a very misunderstood disease. My current full-time employer actually makes the one (and only) vaccination against botulism Type B, but it isn't a very popular vaccine...yet. In order to combat the misunderstanding of the disease, and the unfamiliarity of the importance of regular botulism vaccinations, I worked with my company to … Continue reading Horse Health–Botulism: More Deadly Than Wrinkles
Battle of the Clones Versus AQHA
My first article for the Equine Chronicle was the cover the initial hearings for a cloning case that was brought again the American Quarter Horse Association last summer. The case, Abraham & Veneklasen Joint Venture vs. the American Quarter Horse Association, has not been put to bed, yet. On March 24, 2014, the AQHA filed … Continue reading Battle of the Clones Versus AQHA
A Golden World Equestrian Games for USA Reining
Last week was a crazy one for me. I've learned it is particularly difficult to cover an event that is happening in France while you're located in Kentucky. But, thanks to technology and social media, it wasn't too bad. I was doing remote coverage of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games for the EquineChronicle.com and HorsesDaily.com. It … Continue reading A Golden World Equestrian Games for USA Reining
Healthy Eating at the Horse Show & On the Road
Earlier this year I started a Healthy Horse Show Living series in conjunction with EquineChronicle.com to continue my print article that was published in March. Within this series we talked about eating healthy throughout the day at the horse shows and in celebration, and we've been adding workouts you can do anywhere--the barn, by the … Continue reading Healthy Eating at the Horse Show & On the Road
Flexing Your Mental Muscle in the Show Ring
So many things in life are more about mental than physical capability. Sure you have to train your body to run a half (or full) marathon, so your lungs and your legs are used to the distance, but you also have to train your mind that you can run 13.1 miles and you will be … Continue reading Flexing Your Mental Muscle in the Show Ring
Joaquin Delon Brings Mexican Flavor to Halter Horses
Horses are an international language. I remember when I was a student ambassador for People to People and traveled to Italy, Austria, and Hungry when I was in grade school. My homestay in Gutau, Austria, lived on a farm and had Haflingers. I was so excited to be able to be around horses, even if … Continue reading Joaquin Delon Brings Mexican Flavor to Halter Horses
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