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Fifteen-year-old, Sadie Wampler, sold her steer, “Snoop Dogg,” for $440,000 at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo livestock show. She won Grand Champion against 1,500 other competitors. After winning this prestigious honor, they headed to the sale. Higginbotham, a Fort Worth-based insurance, bought the heavyweight European Cross. Her record beat last year’s high sale...

Showmanship is a popular class in which the handler leads the horse through various maneuvers. Scoring is based on how well the competitor exhibits the horse. Grooming and presentation are also taken into consideration. If you want to earn high points in this competition, then you’ll need to learn how to position your body. Showmanship...

Once you give ranch riding a try, you’ll be hooked! Any breed of horse can have a go at this discipline, as it focuses on movement and responsiveness. It doesn’t require the strenuous sliding stops and spins of reining, which makes it popular for a larger range of horses. However, ranch riding is still highly...

Get your horse ready for their next fun show, parade or photoshoot with this amazing glitter hack! Their hooves will be twinkling and sparkling all day long. This DIY project is simple and only requires a few supplies. Let’s get this party started! DIY Glitter Tutorial Courtesy of: Sandra Beaulieu SUPPLIES Hoof polish: black (preferably) or...

October is here and Halloween is right around the corner! It’s time to start planning your horse’s costume. Whether you’re going to a fun show or marching in a parade, dressing your horse up can be a blast. These costumes are inspirational! Any Disney fans? Here’s the perfect idea for you and your steed! How...

As the name suggests, horse diving is when a horse plunges into a pool of water. The diving ramp can be as high as 60 feet in the air. The most famous venue was Atlantic City’s Steel Pier. This act has since been stopped due to concerns of animal welfare, but was very popular at...

Many cowgirls choose to ride with spurs. When a skilled rider uses them, they can get a quicker reaction from their horse. To put it simply, spurs are useful in refining your aids. Not only are they practical in many cases, but they can really top off your western look. From everyday to shows, there’s...

Whether you have children or not, every horse owner needs to add baby wipes to their shopping list! These multi-purpose wipes are great for cleaning horses, tack, and dirty hands. They’re also inexpensive and easy to store. If you’re a DIYer, then you can even try making your own natural horse grooming wipes. How to...