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2012 Top American Stock Horse Association Mustang Announced

Maverick

The American Stock Horse Association and the Mustang Heritage Foundation are proud to announce “Maverick” as the 2012 Top American Stock Horse Association Mustang. Maverick is owned by Tony Riley of Denton, Texas, trained and shown by Teryn Muench of Marietta, Okla.

Tack Talk

Skilled Coaching

Assuming the role of teacher, coach or trainer carries the weight of substantial responsibility. We turn to these leaders in our industry to benefit from their experience with the aim of advancing our own careers.

Cutting News

Investigation Puts $3.7 Million in 2013 NCHA Funding On Hold

Ernie Beutenmiller

An ongoing investigation has temporarily suspended $3.7 million in state of Texas and city of Fort Worth money the National Cutting Horse Association is scheduled to receive through the Texas Major Events Fund this year, but NCHA President and Interim Executive Director Ernie Beutenmiller, Jr., said on Jan. 9 he believes all issues can be resolved before this year's three "Triple Crown" Fort Worth limited-age events, which could all be impacted.

Cutting Events

Overdrive Carries Paul Hansma to Another Abilene Spectacular Cutting 4-Year-Old Open Title

Paul Hansma with his daughter Alannah & Overdrive

Overdrive, a horse who earned $8,485 as a late 3-year-old with his 77-year-old owner, Dub Leeth, in the saddle, picked up another $33,150 by winning Monday’s 4-Year-Old Open finals at the Abilene Spectacular by marking a 221 at his first career show with Weatherford, Texas, trainer Paul Hansma.

Reined Cow Horse News

Remembering Chics Magic Potion

Chics Magic Potion and Bob Avila

On Dec. 14, 2012, the horse world tragically lost the great reined cow horse performer and sire, Chics Magic Potion (Smart Chic Olena x Remedys Magic Potion x Remedys Reply). Bob and Dana Avila, “Magic’s” owner, Kenneth Banks, and everyone who was close to the 12-year-old stallion during his superlative career will certainly mourn this loss.

Departments

Cornbread Thinks: Your Head, Your Clothes and the Futurity

Laura & Tate Bennett with Rios Jewel

We want to see what a great trainer can bring out of great horses. Great trainers teach them to be athletes first. They teach them how to position themselves to not only block any attempt to go to the herd, but give a cow the impression that he is in two places at once, already landing to head the next turn, and telling the cow, “Don't even think about it.”

Other News

Resolution Time! Weight Loss Plans For Obese Horses

Jan. 2, 2013 – In an article published on The Horse and Bloodhorse websites, “Equine obesity is an increasingly common problem, leading many owners to seek safe weight loss solutions for their horse.” See what the researchers have found

Industry News

Here They Come: NYT Reports On Drugging At Horse Shows

Jan. 2, 2013 – The Philly Dawg blog in the Philadelphia Inquirer, written by Amy Worden, addresses the New York Times’ report on drugging of horses at shows: “A report in the Dec. 30, 2012, New York Times reveals widespread drug use in equestrian sports right up to the Olympic level. In dozens of random […]

Other News

“Cliff” Deal Raises Estate Tax

Jan. 2, 2013 – According to Drovers CattleNetwork, “The U.S. House of Representatives approved a Senate bill on Tuesday night to avert $600 billion in automatic tax increases and spending cuts known as the “fiscal cliff.” Here are details:” See the details

Cutting Results

2013 Abilene Spectacular

The Abilene Spectacular Cutting took place Jan. 3-12 in Abilene, Texas. See the results

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