Horses, Horse Business, Western Style

Heroes With Hooves

susie blackmon — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:47:02 +0000

“Heroes With Hooves” is filled with breathtaking images of free roaming wild mustangs from Wyoming, Colorado and Nevada.
Via www.blurb.com

Want to See the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival Posters?

Susie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:09:04 +0000

The 32nd annual Poster Premier party Wednesday (January 25th) in Louisville featured the unveiling of the three versions of the 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival posters created by self-taught visual artist and sculptor, Andre Foreman.

Read more about the Poster Premier party here.

2012 Limited Pegasus Edition

The 2012 Poster Art Series Collection (partial view below) has something for everyone. View the complete 2012 Poster Art Series Collection here.

View the complete 2012 Poster Art Series Collection

Getting the Boot – Cowboys & Indians – March 2012 (cowgirlcravings.com)
2012 Horse Shows in the Sun Circuit begins in Ocala FL (ocalalicious.com)
Ocala’s Silver Springs Presents Merle Haggard – 01/04/2012 (ocalalicious.com)
New hope for new lands – Cowboys & Indians Related… (cowgirlcravings.com)
Want to See First Dude at Ocala’s Double Diamond Thoroughbred Farm? (ocalalicious.com)

Congrats to War Horse! > Oscar Nominations! Complete List of Nominees for 84th Annual Academy Awards

susie blackmon — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:30:12 +0000

“Martin Scorsese’s Hugo leads all Oscar contenders with 11 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. The Artist was close behind with 10 nominations, followed by Moneyball and War Horse, with six apiece.”
Read more.
Via it.eonline.com

Ocala’s Thoroughbred Horse Farms Continue to Produce Winners (horsealicious.com)
Horses Beautify Ocala and Christmas! (horsealicious.com)
Want to See First Dude at Ocala’s Double Diamond Thoroughbred Farm? (ocalalicious.com)

Marketing Mondays: Strategies for Breeders | Western Horse Review

susie blackmon — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:18:08 +0000

“It’s sales closing week for the March issue of Western Horse Review, and because this issue is smack-dab in the middle of breeding season, many of us are either contemplating breeding strategies, or engrossed in the promotion of a stallion.”

Via www.westernhorsereview.com

‘Buck’: Horse Whisperer Tells of Abuse, Respecting Horses [VIDEO]

susie blackmon — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:19:44 +0000

“Nightline” anchor Bill Weir was invited to Brannaman’s ranch outside Sheridan, Wyo., to watch the cowboy at work. Riding through snow-capped mountains on Brannaman’s 100-acre ranch, with his nearly 30 horses, was the perfect setting for the story of a man who spends his life giving back to the creatures that he credits for saving his life after years spent with an abusive father.”
Via abcnews.go.com

Millry man, horse win $20,000 on “America’s Favorite Trail Horse” reality show.

susie blackmon — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:01:04 +0000

In its first season, “America’s Favorite Trail Horse,” created by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association, narrowed 100 horse and rider teams down to 10 finalists based on their ability to overcome a six-mile trail and various…
Via www.al.com

Augusta kicks off Mercuria NCHA World Series » NCHA News

susie blackmon — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:54:23 +0000

Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity – January 21 – 28, 20122012 Tentative Dates for Mercuria NCHA World Series
Via nchanews.com

Charging White Horses by James Morgan

susie blackmon — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:34:48 +0000

Beautiful!

Via 500px.com

American Horse Council Explains Changes in Tax Benefits for Horse Owners

susie blackmon — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:25:31 +0000

Despite the acrimony and brinksmanship, Congress eventually passed an extension of the payroll tax reductions in late December maintaining the 2% reduction in payroll taxes for workers and the self-employed. The relief is good for…
Via www.horsecouncil.org

2nd International Summit of the Horse

susie blackmon — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:42:16 +0000

“Building a Better Future for Horses and Horse People.”
Via events.r20.constantcontact.com