Associations in the Carolinas
SCQHA Cattle Classic
Jessica O'Connor Equine Imagery is trotting towards the weekend!! "Just a couple more weeks until the SCQHA South Carolina Quarter Horse Association VRH/Cattle Classic in Camden! I can't wait to photograph all your beautiful working horses." SCQHA South Carolina...
United Horsemen of the Carolinas
The wait is over! The United Horsemen of the Carolinas 2024 show calendar is now complete. We are happy to announce that we will be returning to the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh this year, for the first time in 5 years. We will be holding our season opener, two (2)...
Happily Ever After – The Story of Adeleine
Rescue: transitive verb: to free from confinement, danger, or evil : SAVE, DELIVER Five years ago, a single photo changed the lives of a horse, her little girl - and ME. In the days leading up to existence of "the picture", Adeleine was an OTTB, J/C name "Addar", who...
2024 Equine Law Sessions!
To register for the session in Burlington, go to: https://go.ncsu.edu/equinelaw24 Seats are limited!!
What’s That?
Called a “Brain Chain” or “Brain Trap”, this device is used in some western disciplines with a similar purpose as a tie down or standing martingale - to prevent an elevated head carriage - but with a significantly more harsh effect on the horse. In this photo it may...
Carolina Color Classic – Chrome Cash
Official showbill forthcoming.... You don't want to miss this!
Something to think about:
- When my instructor repeats to me: ′′Straighten your shoulders and open your chest!” He’s not just teaching me how to stand up. He's teaching me that in life we should always walk straight and face problems head on. - When my instructor asks me to lower my legs and...
Virtual Horseshows with FNT Farm & Ranch
While Covid-19 took a horrible toll on everyone, at least one very remarkable result was the tremendous growth of the Virtual Horse Show industry. We horse folks are resilient that way! Even now, as horse shows are "back to normal" and relatively free of restrictions,...
Things That Writing Has Changed for Me
When I was starting out, I wanted to be something, to prove myself, to be thought of well. This caused a continual strain and fatigue. It showed in my writing - a stilted and somewhat tense way that reflected my life. Over time, I’ve come to think of myself as more of...
