NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials

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The National Reining Horse Association began its search for a Director of Education and Officials in late 2021. The purpose of the new position was to serve in an educator role while continuing to advance the NRHA Judges & Stewards programs, ensuring they remain the best in the western performance horse industry. NRHA Commissioner Gary Carpenter announced in mid-February that the perfect candidate had been found, adding that Patti Carter will take the reins of the new position on March 7....

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 12

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'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results’ Jen: You’ve likely heard this one before. It applies not only to life in general, it also applies to horse training, riding, and coaching.

Aitchison Show Horses

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We have had much success selling high quality show horses, and take great pride in watching them succeed in the show pen.

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 11

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We don’t think twice about taking our motors in for a check-up. Mechanics have a process they go through, to make sure your vehicle is tickety-boo.

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 10

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I think you can never have enough preparation. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail as they say. I love always having something to work on!

A Tribute to Joan Ionson (1937-2021)

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Sadly, the Ontario equestrian community has lost another legend with the passing of Joan Ionson (nee Worthington) in October. Joan was the eldest of three children, born in London, Ontario on July 27, 1937. Although it was her husband, Roy, who was famous for his story-telling, Joan could tell a good story too. I asked her one time how she got into horses and how she met Roy?

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 9

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It’s the Steel City Slide show at Ancaster Fairgrounds! - Friday August 27 – Sunday, August 29!

Obituary - Gloria (Diceman) Egerton

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Gloria Egerton, wife of the late George Egerton, passed peacefully at her home with her best friend Peggy Burne at her bedside on August 11, 2021. Born in 1945, in Concord, Ontario, daughter of the late Matilda and George Diceman.

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 8

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In my day job, I work with big businesses across North America, across all levels, mainly senior level management. I train them in understanding their own behaviour, personality, emotional intelligence, and cognition. The purpose of this is to help them become more self-aware; so they can answer questions such as: ‘What’s it like to be around me at work?’ or ‘Am I helpful or harmful to others on my team?’ and ‘What are my personal strengths?’ I also guide them to consider any challenges they...