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Ranch/Stock Horse

2012 Top American Stock Horse Association Mustang Announced

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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.
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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.
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Cutting News

Investigation Puts $3.7 Million in 2013 NCHA Funding On Hold

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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.

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Reined Cow Horse News

Remembering Chics Magic Potion

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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.

 

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Departments

Cornbread Thinks: Your Head, Your Clothes and the Futurity

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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.”
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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 […]
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