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First Time Saddled!

Feb 08, 2012 No Comments by

Watch the video: Chip is saddled for the first time, and I get on him!

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Ready to Learn Something New?

Jan 06, 2012 No Comments by

What a variety of courses! Along with Hoof Care and Anatomy they have Foaling 101 and Horse Photography. Wilderness Wrangler and Equine Driving School are not just your run-of-the-mill courses. There are courses here that could help you discover activities that could become lifetime passions.

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AQHA Launches Trail Challenges

Dec 24, 2011 No Comments by

Next  year, the American Quarter Horse Association is proud to host new Trail Challenges for all equine breeds. A Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural obstacles they might experience on a trail. The purpose of a Trail Challenge is to enhance the horsemanship [...]

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Horses On The “War Horse” Set

Dec 21, 2011 No Comments by

The Filmmakers and Their Equine Charges As the title “War Horse” implies, horses and the bond we humans have with them are at the heart of Director/Producer Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse.” Presented by DreamWorks Pictures, “War Horse” depicts the journey of a horse belonging to a farm family, and beloved by their son, that is [...]

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War Horse Trailers

Dec 19, 2011 1 Comment

Every time I see these Trailers I get more excited to see the film. I think this movie is going to be really special for lots of us. Many of you are not as old as me but I remember the “old folks” talking about horses that were involved in the war. Get a Kleenex [...]

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War Horse Interview with Steven Spielberg

Dec 17, 2011 No Comments

Well the most exciting thing just happened to me. I opened an email and found it filled with interesting news and photos from the upcoming Steven Spielberg movie “War Horse”. And… it was sent to me to share with you!! Even the covering email was interesting: Horses play an important role in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film “WAR HORSE”, opening [...]

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Olympic Dreams That You Could Be Part Of

Dec 17, 2011 No Comments

I know of a very exciting dressage team that is looking for a sponsor. And with Olympic goals what could be more exciting than that? This is a unique opportunity to share in the world’s spotlight.

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AQHA Working Cow Horse Changes

Dec 15, 2011 No Comments

The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has approved several changes in working cow horse classes.  In 2011, AQHA added the working cow horse boxing class, which was only offered for Novice amateur and Novice youth competitors. Beginning January 1, 2012, amateur (including Select) and youth competitors will also be able to enter boxing classes. A youth rider [...]

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Remembering Michelle Desjarlais

Nov 06, 2011 5 Comments

Do you have a memory of Michelle Desjarlais that you would share? Her countless years of dedication to the horse industry have brought her in contact with so many people that we know there has to be a good number of “Michelle” stories out there.

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Record Attendance at Mane Event Chilliwack

Oct 28, 2011 No Comments

We love The Mane Event and although our daughter’s wedding trumped attending the one in Chilliwack this year, we are delighted to hear that it was once again a great success. We certainly will be attending the one in Red Deer in the spring again. The folks at The Mane Event sent us this news [...]

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Teaching Feel – A Clinic with Linda Fitzpatrick

Jul 04, 2011 No Comments

The author attends a horsemanship clinic with Linda Fitzpatrick.

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