Two AQHA Professional Horsemen in the Stands at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas Were No Doubt Very, Very Happy Friday Night

AQHA World Champion Slick By Design has notched another laurel: winning Round 2 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Jason Martin and Charlie Cole of Highpoint Performance Horses in Pilot Point, Texas, own Slick By Design, the barrel-racing winner of Round 2 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. “Slick’s” rider, Michele McLeod, was probably just as excited.

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Top American Quarter Horse Named at World Championship Ranch Rodeo

When DMAC Dow Jones, a 2004 red roan son of Hesa Peptospoonful, was named Top Horse and Top American Quarter Horse of the 2015 World Championship Ranch Rodeo, his owner and rider, Buster Frierson, was quick to give credit where credit’s due.

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Lazy K Ranch Adds Offspring From Three New Stallions With All-Star Pedigrees To Annual Pick-A-Colt Day Production Sale

Annual Sale Highlights Metalic Cat, High Brow Cat, Peptoboonsmal, and Shining Spark Bloodlines Out Of Ranch’s Remuda Of Working Broodmares.

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Stop the Cycle of Addiction: Give to Horses Healing Hearts This Holiday Season

Dear Horses Healing Hearts Friends and Supporters: At a recent Horses Healing Hearts session, we were discussing addiction. Miss Rhonda, our director of children's programs, asked the kids "What is addiction? Can anyone explain it to me?"

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Jorst Begins Olympic Quest with Top 8 Finish at U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, Adds New Star to Stable

America’s dressage darling Charlotte Jorst of Reno, Nev. kicked off her quest to qualify for the U.S. Dressage Team by traveling across the country to compete among America’s top-ranked horse and rider combinations.

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Top American Quarter Horse Named at World Championship Ranch Rodeo

When DMAC Dow Jones, a 2004 red roan son of Hesa Peptospoonful, was named Top Horse and Top American Quarter Horse of the 2015 World Championship Ranch Rodeo, his owner and rider, Buster Frierson, was quick to give credit where credit’s due.

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Decembers Issue Is Live!

Warming Up for a Horse Show

When I ride a horse, I want him supple from his nose through his hips. I want to be able to move my foot or lightly lift my hand and have my horse instantly move his hip, rib cage, or shoulder.
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Saddle Up for the 29th Annual Downtown Hoedown at Fremont Street Experience

Grab your Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats for the Kick-off Party to the National Finals Rodeo! Saddle up for the 29th Annual Downtown Hoedown at Fremont Street Experience taking place on Wednesday, Dec. 2 beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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Sun Circuit 2016

The 2016 Sun Circuit will be January 9-17, two weeks earlier than usual. This time slot places it prior to the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction and the Phoenix Open PGA golf tournament that are also held at West World.

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Protect Our State’s Horse Heritage: Save the Horse Racing Industry in Texas

Here in Texas, we take great pride in our state and all that it’s known for—our warm people, hot summers and hottest salsas; our wide-open spaces; our storied history; business opportunities; food; music; ranches and farms; and of course, cattle and horses.

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Scott Stewart Collects Sixth WCHR Professional Finals Title Aboard Reality

Allison Joyce Earns First Major Finals Win in ARIAT Adult Medal; Maloomian and Invincible Collect $2,500 WCHR Adult Amateur Challenge; Cloe Hymowitz Takes First Round of $10,000 North American Jr./AO Challenge Cup.

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Equine Athlete Care at Its Finest

Conditioning and Rehabilitating Equine Athletes. Fossil Creek Equine Center is the newest state of the art equine conditioning and rehabilitation facility in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

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IEA Alumni wins ARIAT Adult Medal Finals

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce the impressive achievement earned by one of their alumni members. IEA Alumna Allison "Allie" Joyce of Medway, Massachusetts, earned top honors at the 2015 Capital Challenge Horse Show held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, by winning the ARIAT Adult Medal Finals, the most prestigious adult medal finals offered in the United States.

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IEA Youth Equestrian Finals Set At Kentucky Horse Park

The 2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky April 20-24, 2016. After four years apart, the IEA Hunt Seat and Western disciplines will be reunited for the Finals competition.

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The International 2015 - Back to the Future

The third week in September marked the return of The International to Denver, Colorado after a six-year hiatus. This innovative Reining event offered opportunities for all levels of horses and riders to compete for significant prize money and incredible awards in the Mile High City.

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Triple Crown Nutrition®, Inc. Named Official Feed Sponsor of the U.S. Eventing, Show Jumping, and Dressage Teams

Triple Crown Nutrition is proud to announce a new partnership with The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Triple Crown Nutrition is now the Official Feed Sponsor of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team, and the U.S. Dressage Team.
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Elite Rodeo Athletes Announce FOX Sports Deal

Multi-Year Agreement That Will Launch With Beginning of ERA Tour, March 2016. Today, Elite Rodeo Athletes (ERA) makes rodeo history, officially unveiling a deal with FOX Sports that will telecast the entire ERA season and World Championship event in 2016.
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Try a “psycho clinic” to boost your competition confidence this horse-showing season.

One of my riders was on course at an important competition. She was in the air, over a jump, when – boom – out of nowhere, she gets hit in the chest by this massive Mallard duck!
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Texas Quarter Horse Association To Hold Aqha Introductory/Open All Breed Horse Show With Free Clinics October 23-24

The Halter and Performance Committee of the Texas Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce that TQHA will be holding an AQHA Introductory Show that will include all-breed open horse show classes and free clinics. 
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Rebuilding After Your Loss - Settlement of Your Insurance Claim

Once your loss has been reported to your insurance carrier and an adjuster has assessed the damage, an evaluation of your loss will be sent to the carrier for settlement of your claim. 
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New Colors. Carri Lite Corrals Are Now Available In Three Colors; Pink, Tan, White!

INNOVATIVE PORTABLE CORRAL, Carri-Lite Corrals PROVIDES CONVENIENT TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE with panels collapsing to 1/4th their expanded size.  
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Ready, Set, Haul

If you’re a horse owner, sooner or later you’re going to want to haul your horse somewhere, whether it’s to a show, out for a trail ride or even to a vet or farrier appointment.

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“Tread” Carefully When You’re Hauling to Go Horseback Riding

When was the last time you took a really good look at the tires on your horse trailer? While air pressure is very important, it’s not the only thing that counts when it comes to tire safety.
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Don't Bore Your Horse To Death

Once your horse understands an exercise, it's important to move on. There's nothing horses hate more than being forced to do the same exercise every single day.

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Pets like Camping, too!

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, camping during the springtime can be a perfect weekend getaway.  However, if you don’t want to leave your four-legged friends behind while setting out on your adventure, try bringing them along.

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Ask the Vet: Dentistry

Question: Can fretting from being stabled, and in muddy conditions, cause foaming and drooling?

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Be Mindful Of Yourself To Curb Anticipation In Your Horse

If you're having trouble with your horse getting ahead of you, stop and assess the situation. Without realizing it, you may be unintentionally giving your horse "pre-cues" to a maneuver.

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It’s 100 Degrees

Do you know how to keep your horse healthy when you’re traveling in extreme heat? Here are some great tips for safe hot weather travel.

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Beating The Spook On The Trail - Redirect Nervous Energy

If your horse does spook at something, put his energy to good use. If it's an object you can ride around, circle your horse as close as you can to it, and every one and half circles, turn him into the object and head off in the new direction.

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How HydroHorse Inc. Treadmill Systems Help in Conditioning

Early conditioning with HydroHorse treadmill systems helps tendons, ligaments and joint capsules to tighten and increase in tensile strength.

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Keep Your Cool

How to manage horseback riding in the heat. Performance horses are still expected to deliver an optimum performance, even as the weather gets hot.

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10 Hot-Weather Tips for Horse Owners

Use these 10 tips to decrease your horse's risk of heat stroke, plus the five signs your horse is suffering from heat stroke.

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Clear Water Tabs

Clear Water Troughs is a new company that has a product which will reduce cleaning duties for your horses’ water troughs. Our tablet will slow the growth of algae (which turns your trough and water green) keeping your trough cleaner, longer.

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September And October Event Schedule At South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

South Point holds one of the finest event facilities in the country with the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center and Priefert Pavilion.

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September Online Magazine

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September And October Event Schedule At South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa

South Point holds one of the finest event facilities in the country with the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center and Priefert Pavilion.

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Sometimes What Happens in Vegas -- Does Not Stay in Vegas!

2015 Andalusian World Cup - A custom Dale Chavez saddle, large cash prizes, raffle horses and lots of show awards to go home with winners.

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Selling Pleasure, Performance and Halter Horses in the August Online Auction from Pro Horse Services

VIEW the CATALOG NOW for the August Online Auction.  Bidding opens Saturday, August 17 and will CLOSE on Thursday, August 20.  Click Here To Read More on TheTexasHorseman.com

August's Online Magazine Now Live!

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Home Improvements: 5 Upgrades to Consider

Your options are nearly endless when it comes to home improvements - 5 Upgrades to Consider. While many homeowners have their minds set upon a major overhaul (i.e. a five-star kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances and gadgets), there are other home upgrades that can be completed in a more timely and efficient manner.

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Ask the Vet: Equine Dental Care

Question: I have a 4-year-old gelding pony and I noticed he has black discoloration in the center (chewing surface) of the upper and lower incisor teeth. Does the black area on the tooth indicate the teeth are not healthy?

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Clinton Anderson Training Tip: Use What You Got

When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job.

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ACTHA Announces the Great American Trail Horse Festival

The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) has announced a first of its kind trail horse celebration, honoring the diversity of all of America’s trail horses.

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Sell your Paints, Appaloosas and Quarter Horses in the Congress Super Sale

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and Mike and Stephanie Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC are inviting owners of Paint, Appaloosas and color breed horses to sell in the 49th Annual Congress Super Sale, to be held on SATURDAY, October 17.

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Red Bucket Equine Rescue Helping Horses In Need

Each Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. This week’s honoree: Red Bucket Rescue

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The Cutting Edge for Animal Welfare

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA), producer of the world's richest equine events outside of racing and a leader in animal welfare, recently unveiled a custom-built horse ambulance to be available on-site at all major NCHA events.

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Clear Water Tabs

Clear Water Troughs is a new company that has a product which will reduce cleaning duties for your horses’ water troughs. Our tablet will slow the growth of algae (which turns your trough and water green) keeping your trough cleaner, longer.

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The Grey Area - AKA The Hoof

As horse owners, farriers, trainers and veterinarians, we all know about the ever increasing foot ailments that horses endure. We have all heard the saying, “No foot, No horse”. Do we really live that approach in our day to day lives with our equine companions?

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