Every once in a while, a great stallion or mare comes along that sets new standards in the horse industry. Some of these horses come from unknown or unproven pedigrees while others come from exceptional lines that are sure to…
In September of 2014 several horses were remove from the home of Sherry Brunzell and among those horses was the NCHA World Champion Cutter Dual Peppy. Click Here to read the previous story. Dual Peppy was by Peppy San Badger…
Western Pleasure is a discipline that is definitely under a microscope. People have called the discipline, the horses and the riders some atrocious things. The big complaints are that the horses are too slow, their heads are too low, and…
I am a proud owner and LOVER of mares. All of my friends are strictly gelding people, but mares have my heart. Yes I know mares do go into heat and some of them can get a little cranky, but…
Ranch Riding has taken the show world by storm! With large classes at local shows and world shows, this is a class that’s only getting bigger and better! Ranch Riding showcases true horsemanship and it’s easy to see why the…
They say some horses know how to “turn it on” when they enter the show arena. This foal may be young, but he definitely knows how to steal the show! He’s as rambunctious as can be and his mama looks…
In a class like showmanhip, the tiniest most minute details can make a world of difference. AQHA Judge and Professional Horsewoman Robbin Jung took the time to break down the winning pattern from the 2016 Adequan AQHA Select World Championship Show.…
The 2016 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show spanned from August 4 to 12. It attracted nearly 800 exhibitors and 1,096 horses from five different countries. The competitors were all youth (under 18) and the youngest was only six…
Need a quick video to lift your spirits this week? This little foal will have you laughing and bring happiness to your day. The horse is running around the pasture with its mom prancing, rearing, and having a good time!…
Casey Deary and Magnum Starlights had an amazing run on Saturday night in the 2016 NRHA Open Derby Finals. The competition was tough. Among them were many past Derby champions, both horses and riders. In the end, Casey Deary and…
The American Quarter Horse Association is saluting its 75- year breeders, ranches that have withstood the test of time. Each ranch has their own special technique and skill to breeding and raising American Quarter horses. During the film, you will…
Fairlea Ranch Fairlea Ranch is hiring for an Equine Herd Health Assistant Manager. The Assistant would work with the Manager in covering all areas of horse health management; from the foal to the adult horse. Some of the skills necessary…
Kiley Marschand was a youth rider who recently lost her battle with cancer. She didn’t gain a lot of national publicity and her story never went viral. But, to her friends and family she was everything. Kiley and her sister, Emily,…
In the time that I have ridden in AQHA horse shows, the amount of comments I have heard/seen criticizing the low headset of the quarter horses in these events has shocked me. Firstly, let’s define a “low” headset. The top…
“The Ugliest Filly You’ve Ever Seen” is quite a title for a sale ad. I have to admit, it caught my eye. It was posted in a Facebook group and I just had to read on. The ad read: “This…
