As is customary, New Year's is a time of reflection. While, personally, 2020 was a horrific year, I've decided to mark it as a year of growth. After all, I made it through. I'm still standing. I'm still in one piece. And I can learn to smile again. Positive thinking, right? I'm so grateful for … Continue reading Thank You, 2020
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Choosing the Right Options for Breeding Your Mare
Taking the confusion out of picking the right semen option when it comes time to breed can make the season less stressful for mare owners. You’ve made the decision to breed your mare. She’s started under lights, and you’re studying your list of stallions every night to choose the right cross. Once you’ve made that … Continue reading Choosing the Right Options for Breeding Your Mare
Supporting Small Business Means the World to Many
America was born thanks to small businesses, and they continue to be the lifeblood of the American economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity. That's why #SmallBusinessSaturday is so important. It encourages holiday shoppers to turn their attention from big deals … Continue reading Supporting Small Business Means the World to Many
NEWS: Free Pedigree Seminar Presented by Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Indiana Thoroughbred AllianceMartinsville, Indianahttp://www.indianatb.org/ Free Pedigree Seminar Presented by Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance The Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance (ITA), a newly founded group dedicated to helping educate, inspire and support those interested in the Indiana horse racing industry, is proud to announce their first educational event. On Saturday, December 5, the ITA will present … Continue reading NEWS: Free Pedigree Seminar Presented by Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance
No Irons November – All Year Long
Athletes build the muscles they need in the gym, lifting weights and stretching to gain strength to perform at their best. The same goes for equestrians, but sometimes their workouts can only be done in the saddle. Oftentimes we see equitation on the flat patterns that require riders to ride in two-point and drop their … Continue reading No Irons November – All Year Long
Award-Winning Writer Megan Arszman Expands Services
Award-winning writer and editor Megan Arszman is proud to announce the expansion of her services via her independent communications company, MA Communications. On top of her ability to write attention-grabbing features, demystifying how-tos, and adrenaline pumping event coverage articles, she is also offering her experience as a marketing and communications expert to brands and businesses … Continue reading Award-Winning Writer Megan Arszman Expands Services
The Loss of a Mentor: Carol Trimmer
While I was on my way to a Turf Publicists of America meeting in Lexington, Ky., I received word that Carol Trimmer, former editor of the NRHA Reiner magazine, had passed. it was like someone punched me in the stomach out of the blue. In a time when I felt lost after completing my internship … Continue reading The Loss of a Mentor: Carol Trimmer
Fit Rider: Battling Hibernation
The cold has certainly set in here in the Midwest. It's not even Christmas, and we're battling frozen conditions everywhere, which means not much action happening outside. Perfect timing, considering my FitRider column for Horse Illustrated's November issue was about how to battle the winter doldrums and the urge to hibernate, thanks to help from Andrea … Continue reading Fit Rider: Battling Hibernation
Behind the Stall Door: Extremely Hot Chips
October means it's time for the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. It's the mecca for anyone showing stock horse--thousands of people make the pilgrimage to the Ohio State Fairgrounds to show, shop, and just experience the world's largest single-breed horse show. While working on another article for The Equine Chronicle, I met … Continue reading Behind the Stall Door: Extremely Hot Chips