I’ve raised horses half my life, and had some good ones, too.But back a couple years ago, I really scored a coup.I traded round and traded up and managed to acquireA breeding to that stallion the whole industry admires. I bred my mare; the fine old gray, and got a fancy coltAnd as he’s grown…
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The Skydance Bridge will Shine NRHA Futurity Gold in December
The National Reining Horse Association Futurity, long-standing as the world’s largest reining show, has been hosted by State Fair Park since 1986. Along with the steady growth of the show, the economic impact on Oklahoma City’s surrounding communities has also increased exponentially. In outstanding merit of that impact, the city management has approved a request…
Bits of Advice with Matt Palmer
Ever wonder what bits NRHA Professionals prefer? We do! That’s why we caught up with NRHA Professional Matt Palmer during the Tulsa Reining Classic, and asked, “If you could only keep two bits in your tack room, which ones would they be?” Palmer, of Campbell Hall, New York, said he’d probably choose a snaffle and…
Talking Points – My First Horse
We caught up with several NRHA members to ask if they remember the first horse they every owned. Shane WaltersMy first horse was a little POA pony. Its name was Whitey. It was the best thing that ever happened to me…or the worst. However, you want to look at it. He was great, but he…
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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:…
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…
When the Storm Blows In
Navigating the decision-making process of how to best protect your horses when a severe storm is heading your way. Major storms with vicious tornados regularly attack the south-central region of the United States, but the events of the past several years have shown that there is really no region safe from the spinning vortices. So,…