In 2021, Trevor Dare piloted Jerseys Baby Driver to the Open Level 4 Championship of the 6666 Ranch NRHA Derby presented by Markel. We caught up with the NRHA Professional, who lives in Purcell, Okla., to ask a very important question. What would you pick if we said you could only choose two bridles to…
Author: Stevie White
Chimichurri Flank Steak
Ingredients 1 ½ – 2 pounds flank steak For the Chimichurri Sauce 2 tablespoons fresh garlic peeled ½ cup fresh parsley ¼ cup fresh cilantro 1 cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper ½ tablespoon salt plus more to taste Instructions For the Chimichurri Sauce:…
Bits of Advice – Pete Kyle
There are many factors involved when finding the perfect bit or bits for your horse, including your riding style, your horse’s needs and preferences, event, and more. Still, most riders can pinpoint their favorites. We spoke with NRHA Professional Pete Kyle about his two favorites, both of which he’s had for decades. Pete Kyle is…
Vital Knowledge – Know Your Horse’s Vital Signs
Whether you’re on the road competing week after week or your horse spends most of its time in the pasture, gauging your horse’s level of health is important. Checking your horse’s vital signs regularly allows you to become familiar with what is normal, and you’ll quickly recognize when something is amiss—which will also help you…
Assistant Trainer Spotlight: Katie Davis
Growing up in Ohio, Katie Davis was not born into a family of horsemen, but as luck would have it, there was a lesson facility next door to her mother’s business. At just six years old, she would take lessons after school while her mother finished up work for the day. “It kind of became…
Making Reining Fun For Kids
Ty and Rhea Pole have a mission: to get as many youth as possible to be actively involved in reining in some manner. For the couple, who live in Gainesville, Texas, where they own and operate Blue Collar Horse Co., getting kids to engage with peers, adults, and of course, horses, is the most important…
WHO STARTED THE FUTURITY CHAMPIONS
Everything has a beginning. Each story begins with the first word, and each day begins with the first glimmer of sunrise. Each horse show begins with the first concept, just as each Million Dollar Owner began with a first horse. NRHA Futurity Champions are no exception, as each one started with a solid foundation. While…
Empty Saddles
Clark Bradley Clark Bradley, of Findlay, Ohio, who passed away January 18, had a lasting impact on the performance horse industry as an instructor, team coach, competitor and judge. He grew up on his family farm in Hilliard, Ohio. His father, Stretch Bradley, was a top Quarter Horse and reining professional and an NRHA Hall…
The Eternal Ride 29
Episode 29 with Jason Vanlandingham
Hearty Potato Soup
Ingredients: 6 strips (uncooked) bacon cut into small pieces 3 Tablespoons butter unsalted or salted will work 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 large garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ lbs. gold potatoes peeled and diced 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups milk ⅔ cup heavy cream 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1…