Learn About Reining

Chuck Zimmerman

I know a lot of you are like me, “not very horsey.” But you work at a show like the World Championship Appaloosa Show and you can get pretty horsey real fast. How many of you know what a reining competition is? Quick show of hands. That’s what I thought. So watch this video clip and then you’ll have an …

Horses, Video

Shining Up a Storm

Chuck Zimmerman

If you need your boots shined at the World Show then “Storming” Norman Miller is your man. I got mine done earlier today and had a little chat with the shine king. He says he’s been doing this for the ApHC for at least 15 years and about 53 years all together locally. I asked him how many shines he’s …

Audio, Horses

Appaloosa World Show Returning to Ft. Worth

Chuck Zimmerman

It looks like the World Show will be in Ft. Worth for some time to come. Today the Appaloosa Horse Club signed a new 5 year contract with the city of Ft. Worth. Looking on just after the signing are ApHC representatives Steve Taylor, CEO and Eric Beené, President along with Ft. Worth City Councilmen. I attended the signing and …

Audio, Horses

Barry Corbin Talks About Trail End

Chuck Zimmerman

You never know who you’re going to run into when you’re out doing some agriblogging. For example, I got to sit down with actor Barry Corbin yesterday at the World Championship Appaloosa Show. He recently completed an award winning short film titled, “Trail End.” The movie stars a great Appaloosa horse. On the left is Tony Nix, owner of the …

Audio, Horses

World Championship Appaloosa Sale

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s been an interesting afternoon here at the 2007 World Championship Appaloosa Show. As you can see one of the rings is busy. They’re just about to wrap up the last show in time for tonight’s World Show Sale. I spoke with Appaloosa Horse Club board member Chuck McWhirter about the sale since he’s one of the main organizers. He …

Audio, Horses

Horsey Halloween

Chuck Zimmerman

I will not be in costume. I’ll be working at the World Championship Appaloosa Show in Ft. Worth, TX. Besides being able to read all about it on the Appaloosa Blog Spot I’ll have posts here on AgWired as well. In case you’re interested you can also watch arena action via the Appaloosa Live Web Cam. This picture is taken …

Ag Groups, Horses

2007 World Championship Appaloosa Show

Chuck Zimmerman

I don’t know where you’re spending your Halloween but I’ll be at the 2007 World Championship Appaloosa Show in Ft. Worth, Texas. I hope they’ve got candy. This year’s show has some interesting features like a Chocolatey Challenge ATV Giveaway and a free screenings of the award winning short film , “Trail End,” starring Emmy-nominated actor Barry Corbin. So to …

Ag Groups, Audio, Horses

AQHA Test Rides

Chuck Zimmerman

Combines, tractors and 4-wheelers aren’t the only thing you can test drive here at the Farm Progress Show. You can also test drive a quarter horse thanks to the American Quarter Horse Association. I didn’t get to watch for long but it looked pretty sedate to me. No racing going on out here today. Just test rides like these and …

Farm Progress Show, Horses, New Holland

Adios From The Horse Show

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time for the agriblogger to hit the road again and head on home. The National Appaloosa Horse Show has been a lot of fun and a real educational experience. Like this rope race. I’ve never seen one before. It’s a real highlight event here for participants. I want to thank Steve Taylor and the Appaloosa Horse Club for sponsoring …

Ag Groups, Horses