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
Helping Wounded Veterans: Oscar Mike
While I'm a day late for Veterans' Day, I'm still always thankful and supportive of our veterans. My husband is an Air Force veteran, and my grandfathers were veterans. Like others, I've gone to school with veterans and call veterans my friend. Everyday I'm thankful for the sacrifice veterans give for our freedoms, so I … Continue reading Helping Wounded Veterans: Oscar Mike
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
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Before They Were Legends–The Industry’s Top Horses
When you're watching greatness like Peyton Manning last night (yes, I am a Colts fan, but also a Manning fan), or even some of the top horses competing at the All American Quarter Horse Congress this month, it's hard to imagine that at one point, everyone had to start somewhere. Peyton had to start in … Continue reading Before They Were Legends–The Industry’s Top Horses
#ThrowbackThursday: Through the Equine Looking Glass
**Originally published during my internship with the American Quarter Horse Journal in 2006. Through the Equine Looking Glass Corneal ulcers can do more damage than you think. One fall morning, my American Quarter Horse mare, Skips Satin Lark (aka “Lark”), didn't seem to have the same bright eyes that she normally had. I also noticed significant … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: Through the Equine Looking Glass
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
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