This article is part three of Mark Sheridan\’s lesson series, on the basics of horsemanship. In this third installment of horsemanship tips, I want to talk about the first steps up to the cone and the start of your pattern. The first major things that I look for other than what we discussed in earlier articles, is …
This article is part two of Mark Sheridan\’s lesson series, on the basics of horsemanship. How do I give my horsemanship patterns the polished look that can win, and what are the first things that catch your eye as a judge? In this second installment we are going to get into proper equipment, tack, and attire. Saddles, …
This article is part one of Mark Sheridan\’s lesson series, on the basics of horsemanship. Sheridan says, \”I always find myself wanting to get up and help everyone in the class and give my opinions on how they could improve their scores. That is the trainer and coach in me coming out and I realize …
Starting in July, Western Horse Review will be presenting a blog series by horseman and show judge, Mark Sheridan. Mark Sheridan has been operating his training stable and producing winning all around show horses for over 28 years in Cave Creek, Arizona. He graduated from the University of Findlay with a Bachelors of Science degree where …
While Calgary celebrates its centennial Stampede, there is a lesser-known anniversary set to unfold on the same opening Friday as the World’s Greatest Outdoor Show. Just 50 kilometers up the Queen Elizabeth Highway, far from the neon lights, midway frenzy and high-end horsepower, the Didsbury Agricultural Society will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their …
Since it\’s Friday, I thought it might be nice to post just a few candid shots I had the opportunity to snap at the 2012 Cowtown Derby & Stockhorse Show, held in Claresholm, AB, this past May 25-27. The show was great fun for all cow horse enthusiasts with competitors showing up from as far …
From March 29-31, the Northlands Farm & Ranch Show will showcase all the tools of the trade for doing business while serving as a catalyst for the positive evolution of the agriculture industry. “Northlands is proud to support agriculture in Alberta. It is, after all, our province’s number one renewable resource,” said Richard L. Andersen, …
SUBMITTED BY SPHC VICE-PRESIDENT TAMMY COOPER The SPHC has been very busy, our AGM was held in Saskatoon on Jan. 21st. The 2012 SPHC board will be Nicole Gauthier president, Tammie Cooper Vice President, Secretary: Wendy Davis, Directors Laura Martin, Bruce Martin, Henry Gauthier, Lorraine Beaudette, Stephanie McMillan, Melissa Miner, Zone 10 member representative Ronni Nordal, …
It began as the California Reined Cow Horse Association, but as the thrill of reined cow horse competition spread, the budding organization had to make a change. Years ago, the CRCHA amended its name, becoming the National Reined Cow Horse Association. Since then, cow horse competition has spread across the United States, Canada, Europe, and …
The big news at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Circle Y Ranch Derby Non Pro divisions was an un-assuming 18-year-old named John Murphy. He and his family traveled more than 40 hours from his home in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, to the West Texas town of San Angelo to claim the Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, …
