The most important thing to remember when it comes to selecting a bit is that every horse has different needs, and that not every type of bit will work for every horse. You may need to try a few options before finding the perfect fit. When it comes to Western bits, there are two main […]
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World Champion Team Roper Walt Woodard has taught roping schools for riders of all levels for more than 40 years. One thing he’s noticed, over and over again, is a lack of knowledge around proper bitting. Bits should be based on a number of factors including the horse’s age, temperament, training level, and the rider’s […]
Finding the right bit for your horse can feel overwhelming. Proper bit fit is based on a number of factors including your horse’s age, temperament, training level, and your own experience level. And there are so many bits to choose from – Metalab alone makes nearly 300! That’s why we’re giving you some Bit 101 […]
As a Top 20 NRHA Professional who has won several individual titles and coached successful reining teams, Jonathan Gauthier knows a thing or two about training young horses and riders. Over the course of his career, Gauthier has created foundational programs for reining horses, that have proven highly effective across Western disciplines including cutting, roping […]
As a Top 20 NRHA Professional who has won several individual titles and coached successful reining teams, Jonathan Gauthier knows a thing or two about training young horses and riders. Over the course of his career, Gauthier has created foundational programs for reining horses, that have proven highly effective across Western disciplines including cutting, roping […]
Cowboy Tyler Magnus is a legendary rodeo competitor with an illustrious career that spans nearly 40 years. Magnus is a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping. He was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. While Magnus admits winning is very rewarding, roping is […]
Cowboy Tyler Magnus is a legendary rodeo competitor with an illustrious career that spans nearly 40 years. Magnus is a nine-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a former NFR average champion in team roping. He was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2009. Magnus grew up in cattle country, with a dad […]
Emilie Veillette is a professional barrel racer and horse trainer, and is the first and youngest Canadian to be ranked in the world. Emilie views winning as an extension of her relationship with her horse – the result of good training and communication. She believes that horse love to learn. That – like most people […]
Emilie Veillette is a professional barrel racer and horse trainer, and is the first and youngest Canadian to be ranked in the world. Emilie grew up in a barrel racing family – mom was a barrel racer and breakaway roper, and dad was a bulldogger. The family rode together, traveled to rodeos together, and supported […]
Reining phenomenon Bernard Fonck knows what it takes to train an elite horse. Between his gold and silver medals, multiple world titles, NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider status, and the breeding and training facility – Fonck Performance Horses – he runs with his wife, he’s as knowledgeable and experienced as you can get. It’s that […]
Bernard Fonck is a reining phenomenon. Originally from Belgium, he has quickly risen through the ranks to become the first European-based trainer to achieve the status of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Two Million Dollar Rider. Bernard has been competing in European and North American NRHA events since 2002, earning multiple titles over those years. […]
Living Legend Walt Woodard knows a thing or two about the importance of communication between horse and rider. He’s qualified for the NFR more than 15 times, holds two world titles, and is considered to be one of the best ropers in the industry. Throughout his career, Walt’s also taught roping schools for riders of […]
Walt Woodard is a living legend in the world of team roping. He has qualified for the NFR more than 15 times, holds two world titles, and is considered to be one of the best ropers in the industry. And, he’s not done yet. At the age of 66, Walt is still competing – one […]
Welcome to the family! Carolina Villanueva Suarez joins the Partrade (Lami-Cell, Metalab) family as a sponsored rider.
Trail Legend: Zippo LTD The bay gelding’s show career spanned 16 years and 5,735.5 points in all divisions. By Larri Jo Starkey for The American Quarter Horse Journal Zippo LTD’s show career spanned 16 years and 5,735.5 points in all divisions from youth to open, making him the second highest point-earner in AQHA history. […]
ON THE ROAD WITH NELLIE MILLER: CONSISTENCY PAYS World champion Nellie Miller discusses how to be consistent in your horsemanship to win at the barrel race. Courtesy of Barrelhorsenews.com | By Nellie Miller with Kailey Sullins The older I get, the harder it is for me to remember how I was as a kid. Now […]
#AskAnnie – Episode 27 Evolution Leather Bit Leather Full Cheek Pinchless Snaffle Bit Courtesy of the Ask Annie Podcast We review a unique bit found in the the Evolution Leather Bit Collection by Partrade and Metalab, the Leather Full Cheek Pinchless Snaffle, in Episode 27. This episode features our review of a bit found in […]
El Alazan Viejo: The Story of Old Sorrel The “plain old cow horse” of King Ranch. Courtesy of AQHA Bob Kleberg, manager of the King Ranch, walked out to look over a jump course that carpenters had constructed in one of the pastures. His wife, Helen, who raised hunter-jumpers, had ordered the construction of a […]
How Cold Air Affects Equine Airways Cold, dry winter air can potentially leave horses susceptible to irritation, respiratory pathogens, and bronchoconstriction. Courtesy of The Horse | Kara M. Lascola, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM How Cold Air Affects Equine Airways Winter can bring you and your horse a much-needed break from heat and humidity. During this […]
This is Living: The Cody Nessmith Story How a rare, terminal cancer diagnosis couldn’t keep Cody Nessmith from the 2019 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale. Courtesy of Team Roping Journal | KAITLIN GUSTAVE Cody Nessmith really never should have backed into the box at the 2019 Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale, […]
Before He Was ‘Louie’ From reined cow horse to reining then barrel racing, Lisa Lockhart’s An Oakie With Cash gives his all every time. Courtesy of The American Quarter Horse Journal | By Katie Navarra An Oakie With Cash is any breeder’s dream: He inherited the best from both parents. He’s cowy, he can drop […]
The very first Lami-Cell Pony Masters of Paris goes to Jeanne Hirel Courtesy of Longines Masters It was Christophe Ameeuw’s strong wish to include pony showjumping in the program of the Longines Masters of Paris. His goal? To allow tomorrow’s talents to rub elbows with today’s greatest figures of the sport and to use one […]
Adrienne Sternlicht Records Back-to-Back Wins with Benny’s Legacy Adrienne Sternlicht and Benny’s Legacy clinched the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas just one week after winning the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal. Courtesy of Practical Horseman Despite recording a World Cup victory just a week prior in Thermal, Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) […]
Fast and Flat: The Secret to Teaching the Start with Trevor Brazile Keeping your horse comfortable in the corner helps simplify the start. Courtesy of The Tram Roping Journal | TREVOR BRAZILE WITH CHELSEA SHAFFER Question: What is the biggest key to keeping a head horse leaving flat and fluid? ~ TJ Jones, Weatherford, Texas […]
Turnout Technology Five important features to consider when shopping for weatherproof equine outerwear. Courtesy of EQUUS Cold weather is upon us and your first instinct might be to bundle your horse up like a child—in so many layers that he can barely move, with only his eyes visible. Resist that urge! Go instead for a […]
More evidence that helmets protect against brain trauma Young riders who don’t wear helmets are at a much higher risk of sustaining head injuries in the event of an accident. Courtesy of EQUUS | CHRISTINE BARAKAT WITH MICK MCCLUSKEY, BVSC, MACVSC A study from Utah suggests that young riders who don’t wear helmets are at […]
The Big Freeze: Horse Hydration Keep your horse hydrated in the cold winter months with tips from these experts. Courtesy of AQHA In some areas of the country, winter means below-freezing temperatures around the clock. This means that water available for horses to drink can often freeze solid, leaving horses searching for snow to quench […]
Dixon Flowers’ DT Sugar Chex Whiz Adds Purina Heel Horse of the Year Title to Already Impressive Resume Billie Jack Saebens’ main mount in 2019—AQHA World Champion DT Sugar Chex Whiz—earned the Purina Heel Horse of the Year title, as voted on by the top heelers in the world. Courtesy of The Team Roping Journal […]
Soft in the Snaffle Riding in a snaffle bit is a critical skill in taking your horsemanship to the next level, no matter what type of riding you do. Keeping a horse soft in a snaffle bit requires deliberate hand movement, proper body position, and precise release. Your horse’s feet should be connected to his […]
How Much Exercise Is Good Or Bad For A Senior Horse? A rider wonders how much exercise her senior horse should be getting. Courtesy of Practical Horseman | KARYN MALINOWSKI, PHD Q: I have had my horse for about three years now, and he is getting up in age (he’s about 17 years old.) How […]
5 Things to Know When Buying Hay For Your Horse Keep these five quick tips in mind the next time you’re shopping for alfalfa for your horse. Courtesy of Horse & Rider | NICHOLE CHIRICO When it comes to buying hay for your horse, you want to make sure that you’re feeding him the best […]
Lami-Cell Ambassador Edwina Tops-Alexander and her number one key to reach high performance levels with her horses! We are proud of our partnership with Edwina and we are honored by her trust and confidence in our products!
Taylor Sheridan Recognized as NRHA Reiner of the Year Courtesy of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Fame Committee developed a new award supported by the Reining Horse Foundation (RHF) to recognize the NRHA Reiner of the Year. This new accolade allows NRHA to […]
Alex Granato and Carlchen W Clinch Columbus Granato bested a 12-horse jump-off to claim the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Columbus Courtesy of Practical Horseman With a field of Olympians, young rider champions, and a former World No. 1 rider assembled for the $135,000 CSI3*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Columbus (USA), a close […]
Ehning “thrilled” at eleventh hour qualification for LGCT Super Grand Prix in Prague – full line up revealed Courtesy of Longines Global Champions Tour Marcus Ehning (GER) has spoken of being “thrilled” at his dramatic eleventh hour qualification for the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix showdown at the O2 Arena in Prague. The […]
How to pick the right bit for your horse Not all snaffles are the same! Here’s how to select the best bit for your horse. Courtesy of EQUUS You know you want a snaffle, but there are so many options! Loose ring or dee? Straight bar or jointed? Smooth or slow twist? This volume of […]
Top Western Dressage Combinations Return to Lazy E Arena for WDAA World Championship Show Courtesy of US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – The Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is set to host the 2019 Western Dressage World Championship Show from October 2-6. The championship returns to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla., bringing together […]
Your Fall-Health Checklist Fall is an ideal time to perform important veterinary, nutrition, forage, and pasture to-dos to help keep your horse healthy and sound. Our fall-health checklist is here to help. Courtesy of Horse & Rider | KATIE NAVARRASEP Keeping your horse healthy and happy and your facility maintained is a year-round endeavor. Fall […]
Phenomenal Horsepower Propels London Knights To 2019 GCL Championship Victory Courtesy of Longines Global Champions League The power pairings of Explosion W and Ben Maher and Clooney 51 and Martin Fuchs propelled London Knights to victory in the GCL New York and the overall 2019 Championship with drama until the final seconds. Four flawless clear […]
City of Dreams Delivers as Maher Takes 2019 LGCT Title in New York Courtesy of Longines Global Champions Tour It was ‘game, set and match’ today after Ben Maher (GBR) wrote history aboard Explosion W in an extraordinary Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of New York, taking the LGCT Grand Prix win and the […]
Who can have the “Perfect Ride” at Longines Global New York? By: Lami-Cell/Metalab USA With the season on the line and coming quickly to an end, who can pull out the perfect ride? The final stop on the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour concludes in Prague, on the 21-24 of November. Before they get to […]
New in 2019: What to Expect at This Year’s Wrangler NFR Dive in and check out everything that’s new during your stay in Las Vegas during the 2019 Wrangler NFR. Courtesy of The Team Roping Journal | MICHAELA JAYCOX NEW FOR RODEO The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (prorodeo.com) has a new general manager for 2019, […]
Find the Sweet Spot: Take Your Ride to a New Level Olympian Peter Leone shares how to create that perfect ride by transcending correct riding technique and becoming one with your horse. Courtesy of Practical Horseman | PETER LEONE Have you ever had a perfect ride, when every element fell magically into place—the distance to […]
Star Strikers Revealed for Final GCL Face Off in New York Courtesy of Longines Global Champions Tour High stakes, enormous pressure and big expectations… The GCL team competition is set to reach fever pitch as the battle for supremacy rockets to its conclusion in New York. Throughout the year the GCL team competition has seen […]
Medications update on the use Cannabinoids (CBD) Courtesy of National Reining Horse Association With “Respect the horse. Respect the sport.” being a foundational piece of NRHA’s mission, the National Reining Horse Association tasks itself with monitoring trends in competition, as well as new products presented to owners and riders. From time to time, new products […]
Travel Requirements for the All American Quarter Horse Congress Review the updated veterinarian inspection requirements for horses entering Ohio from states reporting vesicular stomatitis cases. Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association On September 16, the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced new veterinary inspection requirements for horses entering Ohio from states reporting vesicular stomatitis cases. This […]
Keep Horses’ Legs Cooler with Lami-Cell’s New V22, Patented Coolite Neoprene Sport Boots Roping star Walt Woodard and nationally ranked jumper Carolina Villanueva Suarez both trust Ventex 22 boots to protect their horses. Courtesy of Horse & RiderLami-Cell’s innovative neoprene sport boots are made for walking—and galloping, roping, jumping; you name it. Yes, we’re talking […]
Springsteen shines in “biggest career win” as Devos takes over LGCT Ranking lead ahead of finals Courtesy of World of Show Jumping Jessica Springsteen (USA) took the biggest win of her career today with a scintillating victory in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Ramatuelle/Saint-Tropez in a high calibre 14-strong jump off. Springsteen […]
Longines Masters of Paris: tickets available now! The best of international show jumping and lifestyle offerings is back for the eleventh time in the City of Light, at the opening of the fifth season of this unique circuit: the Longines Masters of Paris launches today and will be held at the Parc des Expositions de […]
WORLD CHAMPIONS RODEO ALLIANCE REVEALS $1M TRIPLE CROWN OF RODEO BONUS Win Three Consecutive WCRA Majors – Win $1,000,000 Courtesy of WCRA The World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) today announced the most athlete-friendly incentive in the history of rodeo: the WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeoä (TCR). The TCR is an annual bonus that will pay […]
Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship and Tryon Fall 2 FEI CPEDI3* Set to Begin at Tryon International Equestrian Center Courtesy of US Equestrain | by US Equestrian Communications Department Mill Spring, N.C. – The Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship and Tryon Fall 2 FEI CPEDI3* begins today at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and will […]
Create a Trail Riding Survival Kit Whether you’re riding familiar trails or exploring new territory, a trail survival kit can help you handle emergencies. Courtesy of EQUUS | CHRISTINE BARAKAT So you’re not the rugged, survivalist type. You’re not alone. It’s a fact of 21st century life that fewer and fewer people are experienced in […]
Watch now: LGCT Rome Full Highlights! Courtesy of Longines Global Champions Tour Ben Maher and the incredible Explosion W won their second LGCT Grand Prix of the season in Rome over the weekend. Check out the full highlights below to see how the action unfolded and find out who picked up second and third place […]
Who Deserves 2019 Head and Heel Horse of the Year Titles? Nominations are currently open for the Purina Horse of the Year Awards, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association—meaning top cowboys are already weighing their voting options for who deserves the coveted title. Courtesy of Team Roping Journal | CHELSEA SHAFFER The Purina Horse […]
Beezie Madden and Darry Lou Win $3 Million CP ‘International’ Grand Prix, Presented by Rolex at 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO5* by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media Calgary, AB, Canada– In a stunning performance, Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.) rode Abigail Wexner’s Darry Lou, a 2008 Dutch Warmblood stallion, to win the largest prize money show […]
Show Jumping Gladiators Head to LGCT Rome Courtesy of Longines Global Champions Tour With just three events remaining in the 2019 Longines Global Champions Tour season, the gladiatorial greats of show jumping will lock horns for supremacy at the breathtaking LGCT Rome this weekend. Long-time LGCT Ranking leader Pieter Devos (BEL) will head to Rome […]
The Score: Season 2, Episode 16 with Walt Woodard Two-time World Champion Heeler Walt Woodard on The Score, brought to you by Metalab USA, Lami-Cell/Metalab USA and Partrade. Courtesy of TEAM ROPING JOURNAL Walt Woordard made some 15 consecutive NFR appearances between 1976 and 1990, and he won a world title in 1981 then again […]
J.D. Yates’ Hackamore Secrets How J.D. Yates has used hackamores to keep his horses soft, in the bridle and at the pay window, again and again. Courtesy of Team Roping Journal | CHELSEA SHAFFER J.D. Yates is the undisputed king of the modern era of the mechanical hackamore—a tool he has relied on to win […]
Dressage Division Recognized with Special Honors at NAYC Courtesy of United States Dressage Federation Lexington, KY – The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that four of this year’s special honors awards at the 2019 Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships, presented by Gotham North (NAYC) were presented to the dressage division. Riders […]
Select World Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2019 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association AQHA Professional Horsemen from around the country are teaming up to provide free Ride the […]
Callie Jones Awarded Fiona Baan “Pursuit of Excellence” Memorial Trophy Courtesy of United States Dressage Federation Lexington, KY (August 12, 2019) – The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce that, for the second year in a row, Region 2 Young Rider Callie Jones, of Henderson, KY, and her eleven-year-old, Hanoverian gelding, Don […]
LAMI-CELL’s V22 revolutionary equine protecting boots collection; Ventex 22 has rapidly become a hot topic in many parts of our equine family around the world. While most manufacturers continuously introduce new protecting boot concepts & styles, the innovative focus seems to be oriented more toward fashion and design and not so much toward function and […]
Snakebite – Be Prepared! You may encounter snakes on trail rides, particularly in rocky areas, high grass, and thick brush. Snakes may even lurk in your own barn, hoping to feast on resident rodents. Courtesy of Holistic Horse | by N.M.D Shari Frederick B.S. Snakes have sharp fangs and bite very quickly. Your horse may […]
Horse Owner Natural Disaster Preparedness With these tips for proper preparation, you can help protect your horse from natural disasters. Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association Depending on where you live, several natural disasters could be a potential threat to your horse. Tornadoes, wildfires, flooding and hurricanes may seem like hopeless situations, but taking precautions […]
Huge new equestrian center will be largest in the US Courtesy of Horsetalk.co.nz A massive new equestrian center is being built in the United States that will eventually cover more than 600 acres. Its creators say the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, will be the largest equestrian complex in the United States. The […]
World Champions Rodeo Alliance Announces Athletes to Compete at Legendary Mount Isa Rodeo in Australia Courtesy of Team Roping Journal | Courtesy of WCRA AUSTIN, TEXAS – World Champions Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) and the legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo of Australia today announced the eight athletes who will have the opportunity to compete at the […]
National Day of the Cowboy The American Quarter Horse Foundation’s celebration of the National Day of the Cowboy drew a big crowd in Amarillo. The American Quarter Horse Foundation hosted 1,800 people on July 27 at the National Day of the Cowboy celebration at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. […]
Smile Your Way to Success as a Confident, Effective Rider Become a more confident, effective rider by creating a supportive vibe around your practice sessions. Courtesy of horseandrider.com | SUZY JEANE, WITH J. FORSBERG MEYER When you feel good, it shows on your face. And when you feel good, you perform at your best—because it’s […]
The Youth are Our Future AQHA is excited to announce that this will be the largest Ford Youth World in AQHA history! Courtesy of aqha.com | By AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines Ford Youth World – Making History The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is just around the corner. After processing entries, […]
How painkillers can affect colic surgery complications Reducing the risk of a life-threatening complication of small intestine strangulation colic can be as simple as selecting the right type of analgesic medication. Courtesy of equusmagazine.com | CHRISTINE BARAKAT Reducing the risk of a life-threatening complication of small intestine strangulation colic can be as simple as selecting […]
U.S. Reining Teams Collect Six Medals at 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors Courtesy of usef.org | by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department Givrins, Switzerland – The U.S. Reining Teams had excellent performances at the 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors in Givrins, Switzerland. […]
6 Tips for First-Time Riders It takes courage to ride a horse for the first time. Whether you’re riding a horse on vacation or starting to ride horses as a new hobby, here are six tips to help you feel confident as a first-time rider. Courtesy of Horseandrider.com | Michaela Jaycox Tip #1: Wear the […]
2020 FEI World Cup™ Finals Preview: Viva Las Vegas! Six reasons to attend the 2020 FEI World Cup™ Finals Courtesy of practicalhorseman.com | Emily Dail The world’s best show-jumping and dressage competitors are returning to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” April 15–19, 2020 for the FEI World Cup™ Finals. Hosted at the newly renovated […]
What to know and do to keep your horse from panicking and possibly hurting himself at the sound of Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks. Courtesy of horseandrider.com / JENNIFER FORSBERG MEYER Fourth of July fireworks can cause extreme anxiety in some horses, leading to panicked behavior and even injury. If your horse falls into […]
Walt Woodard’s 2019 BFI Strategy Courtesy of bfiweek.com “Something makes me crazy about the BFI!” says Walt Woodard, who’s roped there 41 of 42 years and won the roping in 2008 with Clay Tryan. “They do one of the coolest things that’s ever been done at any roping – if you catch five steers at […]
Catch me if you can! Learn some of the causes of this wayward behavior Is your horse playing hard to get? Learn some of the causes of this wayward behavior, plus how to recondition a horse that’s persistently hard to catch. Justine Harrison, with Jennifer Von Geldern / horseandrider.com A horse that’s hard to catch […]
AQHA Biosecurity: It’s All About the Horse AQHA implements new biosecurity measures to protect the health of the American Quarter Horse while traveling and competing at AQHA-approved events. Courtesy of AQHA.com Biosecurity is a top priority of show personnel when planning and hosting an AQHA championship show. The American Quarter Horse Association is adding a […]
