August has been a busy month for us both inside and outside the Corral offices. This issue once again has an insert, this time previewing the All American Quarter Horse Congress taking place in October. We have included a really slick at-a-glance reference guide to the many events taking place during the three week show. If you are trying to figure out which days to attend … [Read more...] about Notes From Inside The Corral (September 2013)
Notes From Inside The Corral (August 2013 issue)
I grew up in Cleveland, my dad grew up in Cleveland, and my grandpa moved to Cleveland from Saskatchewan Canada after World War I with his war bride from England. I just learned last year from my dad, that while growing up on the family ranch in Canada, grandpa caught and trained wild horses and rode in the Calgary Stampede, the ultimate rodeo according to Joe. I also didn’t … [Read more...] about Notes From Inside The Corral (August 2013 issue)
It’s All About The Shoulders
by Terry Myers Having trouble with your horse bucking or rearing? Barring any physical problems, your problem is in your horse’s shoulders. Problems with collection? It’s a shoulder problem. Horse loping too fast? Yep—it’s a shoulder problem. Knocking down a barrel in your barrel pattern? Definitely a shoulder problem. Missing leads or lousy spins in reining? You guessed … [Read more...] about It’s All About The Shoulders
The Cleveland Mounted Police Unit
by Kathy King Co-host, Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau The Cleveland Mounted Police Unit has a rich history that spans over 100 years. I remember my first encounter with a Mounted Officer in downtown Cleveland. I was working and had come out for walk on E. 12th Street on my break when I heard a familiar clip clop. From that day in 1997 forward, I was hooked and always on the … [Read more...] about The Cleveland Mounted Police Unit
The Battle of Gettysburg & the History of the Civil War Horse
by Bobbie Coalter Photos courtesy of Courtney Leasure Editor’s Note: This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. There will be many events honoring this time in our history, including the Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Associations Gettysburg Ride, September 13-15. The Horsemen’s Corral is honored to take part in this event. We will participate in the … [Read more...] about The Battle of Gettysburg & the History of the Civil War Horse
