The Great American Trail Horse Festival was held November 5-8, 2015 at the awarded Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri. The event was the first of its kind to be held by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA), who is excited to report the endeavor was a tremendous success. … Read More
Since 2011, Road to the Horse fans have been guided by the commentary of Richard Winters. For years, every round pen session and every obstacle course has been led by the familiar and knowledgeable voice of Winters. In 2016, Winters will trade his sport jacket for a pair of old … Read More
Portland, December 3, 2015 – The Oregon Horse reports that the Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (OTOBA) has announced new Thoroughbred breeding opportunities in Oregon. With breeding incentives for Oregon-bred foals and additional stimulus programs under development, there has never been a better time to breed a Thoroughbred. As part … Read More
Hello! I’m just taking a minute to reach out to all our current exhibitors. I know this season is very busy for all of you, but I encourage you to take time to make your hotel reservations for the 2016 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo if you have not already … Read More
As the days get shorter, and the nights get cooler, it’s time to start thinking about your horse’s fall and winter wardrobe. At SmartPak, we’ve got all of the facts you need to make smart blanketing decisions. Blanket shopping is exciting and fun, but it can also be a daunting … Read More
By Gentle Horse Trainer Missy Wryn I think we can all agree that communication is complicated and when you add inter-species, human to horse, we soon discover our good intentions are not enough to be safe around a 1,000 lb animal. The range of communication we receive from a horse … Read More
3 Factors to Improve Your Horse’s “Golden Years” by Jackie Davenport In the past months I’ve talked about how indoor or “arena trail” work can benefit both horse and rider and it is a discipline that many horses and their riders can continue doing very successfully as they age … Read More
What You Need to Know to Achieve Success in the Horse Industry by Allison Trimble Confucius says: “Find a job that you love and you will never work a day in your life.” I call this false advertising—perhaps the worst I’ve heard! That idea has sent countless horse lovers … Read More
LUCAS OIL/PROTECT The HARVEST Dirt & Diamonds NRCHA All Breed Derby & Back 2 Basics AQHA Circuit to Begin February 10, 2016 As the 2016 show season comes onto the horizon, so does the Back 2 Basics AQHA Circuit. For the past several years, this show has been the largest … Read More
How to Stay Fit and Safe for a Lifetime of Riding by Emily Beasley Just the other day, a friend left me speechless when he said this: “You probably don’t have much more time to compete, do you? Aren’t you going to be too old to ride cross country?” … Read More
