Reined Cow

Meet the 2017 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion, Jake Gorrell

By Jessica Peterson · On · in Reined Cow

On his quest to win the biggest trophy in the sport of reined cow horse, Jake Gorrell has taken care of the little things with the hope that one day, the big things would take care of themselves. That's exactly what happened last night in Fort Worth when Gorrell marked a composite score of 657.5 (214.5 herd/218 rein/225 fence) on Plain Catty to win the 2017 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Championship and $125,000. Bet Hes Black, owned by C Ranches Inc and ridden by Zane Davis marked a 654.5 to bank...

Reined Cow

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Non Pro Champions Crowned

By Jessica Peterson · On · in Reined Cow

Life may be about the journey, but sometimes one stop along the way will eclipse all others. That's what happened last night in Fort Worth for National Reined Cow Horse Association Professional Brad Lund and the 3-year-old mare, Ima Smart Catt, when they won the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity CINCH Intermediate Open Championship. Their composite score of 652 in the three events of herd work, rein work and cow work, earned them $30,000.

Hunter Jumper

Olympic Athletes, Racing Ponies, and Charity Events Highlight the 2017 Washington International Horse Show

By Jessica Peterson · On · in Hunter Jumper

There will be something for everyone at the 2017 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). The world’s number one and number two show jumpers, Americans Kent Farrington and McLain Ward, lead a strong field in competition. Adorable Shetland ponies will race for top billing, and charity events each night make WIHS North America’s most exciting and entertaining equestrian event.

Life With Horses

Bee Prepared on Your Trail Rides

By Kaylan Senour · On · in Life With Horses, Trail Riding

As we enter Autumn, we need to remember that this is the season when bees or wasps are most aggressive and defensive of their nests. We were reminded of this recently when only one horse/rider combination of four returned to the ranch. We did find the others and thankfully no horses or riders were seriously injured, but they were stung repeatedly and were pretty shaken up. One particular horse took the brunt of the attack and was stung all over his body.

Breaking News

Farnam Secures Exclusive Sponsorship of the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center Wash Racks and Farrier Area

By Webmaster · On · in Breaking News

Farnam, the leading horse care and horse supplies provider in the industry, has partnered with the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center for the Horse Care Solutions Building Sponsorship and will be the exclusive sponsor of the facility’s wash racks in both Barn A and Barn B. In addition, they are now the exclusive sponsor […]