Tim Zuidema
You might think that doing one thing would be tedious after a while, but for Tim Zuidema, his focus, passion and talent for western pleasure has allowed him... Read More
Rut busters
A little routine maintenance in your arena will keep you and your horse on sure footing and aid in avoiding accidents. Put these handy tips into practice to... Read More
Tame your horse-owner budget
Like most Appaloosa owners these days, you’re keeping a close eye on your horse-hold budget, hoping to discover yet another way to trim expenses. Some budget... Read More
Reigning the reining pen
The sport of reining is a game of control, precision and training. And while we all love big stops with spraying dirt and turns that whirl horse and rider around... Read More
Tips for novice non-pros
February 2010—if you live in warmer climates, you may already be accumulating points in this year’s show season. If you’re elsewhere in the country, you... Read More
Winter hydration
Of course horses need fresh water during the hot summer months, when perspiration and self-cooling can increase hydration needs. But what about water needs... Read More
The answer is Cat Carter
On September 19, Cat Carter of Reiterstown, Maryland, and her Appaloosa, Thespurofthemoment, turned in a time of 4:46 over 50 miles to secure a Cracked OAATS... Read More
Harvest Cup Futurity
Audaciously put her heart on the line in winning the Harvest Cup Futurity held August 8, 2009, at Arapahoe Park in Aurora, Colorado. She barely nosed out Kas... Read More
A lifetime in Leoti
Years ago, whenever the Wichita County Fair rolled around in western Kansas, rancher Ken Bishop loved watching a Colorado man and his horse competing in the... Read More
Time management: 15 minutes!
Most of us these days swear there’s not another minute in the day to “get something done.” We’re busy juggling career, family, homes and horse care.... Read More



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