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The Horse

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Fall 2024

LIFE TAKES US DOWN different paths, but I seem to be on just one, which is with the horse.

The Horse

Because of the horse I have experienced success, failure, memories, and life-changing circumstances. Each day I wake up and know I am the luckiest person in the world to have experienced the things I have.

Growing up on a working cattle ranch in north-central Arizona, my parents were both horsemen and cowmen. As a result, I was coached by the very best trainers of the day and was exposed to the most talented horses. My parents took me across the United States showing Quarter Horses. I have shown horses in most states, plus Canada. Myself, my parents, my dogs, and my five horses hauled thousands of miles. It was quite the equine experience for a young girl from Skull Valley, Arizona. I often wonder how they became so forward thinking in the early days of the American Quarter Horse Association and youth competition. The answer is simply because of the horse.

Putting the Horse First

FLERE HISTORIER FRA Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

WESTERN VERSUS WESTERN

There's no denying that all-around and ranch classes are evolving. While it might seem like one is pushing out the other, the truth is, they need each other.

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7 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Horse Life

A veritable all-around cowgirl event, the 2025 Top Hand Cowgirl Challenge takes place at Randolph, Minnesota's Simons Arena Oct. 15-19, beginning with two multi-event clinics—one for the “Everyday Cowgirl,” the other a “Masterclass” with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Craig Johnson and all-around AQHA judge and competitor Amy Marx.

time to read

2 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Confidence Over Obstacles

Instilling confidence in a young horse isn't easy, but repetition and clear instruction can set you up for success.

time to read

2 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Improving Body Control

Body control is an essential skill for every rider.

time to read

3 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Sorting Geldings

Evaluate and place these ranch sorting geldings. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

time to read

3 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Saddling for the Long Haul

Your saddling habits can lead your horse to love or resent his job. Your actions choose the path forward.

time to read

2 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Independence at the Barn

How will you know when your child is ready for more responsibility and freedom at the barn?

time to read

2 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Young Horse Health Check

Buying a weanling or yearling? Here's what to expect when it comes to health and development milestones from birth to age 2—so your young horse grows up strong, sound, and ready for the ride ahead.

time to read

2 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

The Role of Horse Rescues

Rescues play an essential part of the horse industry, across all disciplines.

time to read

4 mins

Fall 2025

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

It's Not Just in Their DNA: How Care Shapes a Horse's Future

When it comes to developing a great horse, how much credit goes to DNA and how much to the humans who raise them?

time to read

7 mins

Fall 2025

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