For centuries, horse contests and horse shows have been popular forms of entertainment. It isn’t only professionals and all-things-equestrian lovers who gather to witness amazing displays of skill. Horse racing contests, tent pegging contests or vaulting contests draw crowds of families and children. In the United States, each horse contest and equestrian sport in regulated by the United States … [Read more...]
The Growth Of Arabian Sport Horse Competitions
A Mover & Shaker In The Arabian Sport Horse Scene: Kaye Phaneuf We don’t come across a mover and a shaker every day, but that’s exactly what Kaye is! She has been instrumental in moving and shaking to make Arabian Dressage an established discipline within the breed and within her region of the Pacific Northwest. Kaye’s journey to the horse world was different than most people’s. Her … [Read more...]
Insider Tips From Trail Course Designer Tim Kimura
Insights From Western Trail Expert, Tim Kimura Designing trail courses is simply something Tim Kimura does. He knows it. He dreams about it. He’s really darn good at it. Shows are just really big puzzles; puzzles filled with riders, horses, arenas, and courses. There are so many moving parts, and Tim has spent 30+ years living and breathing all of these moving parts. He knows how … [Read more...]
Useful Tips About American Quarter Horse Racing
World-renowned for their speed and beauty, the American Quarter Horses are the fastest horses in the world. Their name comes from the quarter mile race, which they used to win with a huge lead from their opponents. Their maximum speed is almost 55 mph with or without a saddle and they can race for 400 meters in approximately 21 seconds. And this is how, in only a few lines, you can understand … [Read more...]
American Quarter Horse Congress: Schedule, Prices & Events
Are you a Quarter Horse enthusiast? You already have one or more Quarter horses or you’ve always dreamt of owning one? Do you tend to keep track of Quarter Horse competitions? Then the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the right place for you. Horse enthusiasts, professional breeders or just ordinary people, gather from all over the world, for the largest single-breed American Quarter Horse … [Read more...]
A Compilation of the Best Horse Videos of All Time
As majestic as horses can be they are equally amusing and awkward, especially when they pull off some strange stunt. Good thing there was someone there to catch it on tape. Have you ever looked at a horse, or a picture of a horse and found yourself at a loss for words? Imagine watching a video that features one of the most beautiful horses in the world... falling on its rear. Do you own a horse … [Read more...]