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CR Dualin Out Tuff & Julie Beasley. • Photo by Molly Montag.
Current News

Julie Beasley Bags First Big Win At Augusta Futurity

Julie Beasley has competed at the Augusta Futurity for years. She’d had some good runs and made various finals, the Alabama cutter had never landed a championship at the event in Augusta, Georgia. That changed this year.
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Current News

Nominations Open for the 2019 Equine Industry Vision Award

Nominations are now open for the 18th annual Equine Industry Vision Award. Sponsored by Zoetis since its inception, the prestigious award is the first of its kind to showcase innovation across the entire equine market, as well as ingenuity and service. Award nominees may include individuals and/or organizations. Candidates may be considered for a single […]
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Cutting Events

Elizabeth Quirk’s Not Hauling — Probably

After a standout 2018 season that culminated with the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Non-Pro World title, Elizabeth Quirk was ready for a break. She wasn’t planning to haul this year, but that may change.
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In the Blood

In the Blood: SJR Diamond Mist

When SJR Diamond Mist won the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) Snaffle Bit Futurity last year, it was a “like father, like son” moment. The stallion’s sire, CD Diamond, won the same event in 2012. Corey Cushing, an Equi-Stat Elite $2 Million Rider, showed both horses to their championships. During the finals, SJR Diamond […]
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Current News

AQHA Seeking Entries For Best Remuda Award

The time to nominate ranches that raise outstanding American Quarter Horses is running out. Submissions for the Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Best Remuda Award and AQHA International Best Remuda Award are due March 1.
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Industry Insider With SDP

Exciting Times

The new year is here, and we are all full of hope and inspiration. We’re setting goals and running as fast as we can into 2019 to reach them. Along with that, for me, it is a time to reflect. 2019 … WOW! Where does the time go? This is my fourth year with SDP Buffalo […]
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Cutting News

Dick Gaines Passes Away

Dick Gaines, of Wichita Falls, Texas, has passed away at the age of 75 following an illness. Gaines, a past National Cutting Horse Association President, died on Jan. 15, according to a Facebook post from Horsemen For Christ. Gaines, who was an Equi-Stat Elite $1 Million Rider and the father of Equi-Stat Elite $8 Million Rider Matt […]
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Reining News

NRHA Announces Affiliate Ambassadors in New Program Sponsored by Toyon Ranch

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) recognized volunteers from 14 regions around the world as special guests during the Sliders’ Night Out event hosted by the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) on Nov. 28. This new program is made possible by NRHA Heritage Partner Toyon Ranch, owned by John & Nancy Tague, of Pilot Point, Texas. […]
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Tack Talk

Double Duty: How to Clean Your Saddle and Check for Wear

Keeping leather tack in good condition is critical for safety and helps to keep the communication between you and your horse at top level. At Dennis Moreland Tack, we understand the amount of care that goes into making sure tack works like it should, which is why we recommend frequently checking your tack and cleaning it […]
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Current News

Open World Champion: “The Whole Package” Hashtags Wins World Title

Hashtags and Tatum Rice had nothing to prove as they walked to the herd for the final time in the stallion’s career at the 2018 National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) World Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. They’d won money from coast to coast, taking titles or reserve championships from Georgia to California, racking up wins […]
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