American Origins: The Sugarbush Harlequin Draft Horse
The Sugarbush Harlequin Draft Horse was originally the brainchild of a hardworking American. This American was a man named Everett Smith. Everett owned a horse-drawn transportation company after World...
View ArticleAmerican Origins: The Morgan Horse
The Morgan Horse is a sleek, beautiful, hard working equine that has been admired by horseman everywhere for generations. The Morgan Horse can be traced back to one stallion, Figure. Figure was a...
View ArticleAmerican Origins: The Quarter Horse
“When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes. ” ― William Shakespeare, Henry V...
View ArticleShow Season: Best Foods
Oh yes. Deep-fried, oily, savory goodness. As warm weather is right around the corner, show season approaches. Anyone who shows livestock or horses can relate to the thrill of showing their animals and...
View ArticleNotable Presidents; Notable Horses
President's Week was last Monday, so with the celebration of the country's past and present Commanders in Chief, we thought a look at their relationships with their equines was worth a shot. I think we...
View ArticleHorse Show Encouragement
Don't be afraid to grow. Even flowers need a little dirt to blossom. Show Season is upon us. In fact, some riders have already begun their showing season within these few weeks of March. But why do...
View Article5 Times Goats Made Our Friday a "Friyay"
Let's face it, if your week was anything like the rest of ours, we could all use a pick-me-up. Thankfully, these goats totally get it. So sit back, relax, and watch these goats make your Friday into a...
View Article1964 Kentucky Derby Winner: Northern Dancer
Small but mighty was the Northern Dancer. The beginning of Northern Dancer can be traced back to his dam, Natalma, and his sire, Nearctic. He was bred at a Canadian breeding barn and offered up for...
View ArticleRiding Disciplines and Personalities: A Cause and Effect Relationship?
How did you decide what discipline you wanted to ride in? For some of us, it was what we grew up with, for others, it was a longing desire for a single glorious moment. Finally, for many of us, it was...
View ArticleK and T Creations LLC: Ambassador Cat Zimmerman at the Midwest Horse Fair
This past month, K and T Creations' ambassador, Cat Zimmerman, competed at the Midwest Horse Fair with her mustang. This is what she has to say about it!1. How did you get involved with horses? At the...
View ArticleAnna Miller + Jupiter
Anna Miller is a K and T sponsored rider. She owns a beautiful buckskin mare, Jupiter (pictured). Together, they train to compete in barrel racing. Their anniversary as a horse and rider team is on May...
View Article10 Photography Accounts You Need To Follow On Instagram
. . . These photography accounts give us something to look forward to on our instagram accounts. If you want to look at your instagram feed and think "wow", then these beautifully talented...
View ArticleSunday Blues?
Sunday nights seem to be a source of panic, dread, or total surrender to the hectic week ahead. Whether it be vet appointments, your work, your schoolwork, preparation for a horse show, training, or...
View Article12 Things To Do When You Can't Ride
It's always a bummer when an unexpected injury to you or your horse makes riding impossible. Not to mention, those of us without access to indoor arenas probably find poor weather a pretty big setback....
View ArticleA (rather generic) Guide To Basic Position
"Heels Down!" *"Leg, Leg, Leg!""Chin Up, now drive!""Think forward!""You look like a sack of potatoes!"If you ride frequently (or at all) with a trainer, there's a fantastic chance that you've heard...
View ArticleWinter vs. Summer Riding
Yes. Let us discuss the many trials we face when riding. Do you want your hands frozen off or do you want to sweat through your favorite polo? Winter1. Hours of shoveling heavy snow/ice. Usually this...
View ArticleDedication to your Education Situation
This week, many elementary children, middle schoolers, junior highers, and high schoolers alike are facing the school year head on. Are you dreading it? Are you excited for it? A little bit of both?...
View ArticleA Book Compilation for the Modern Rider
Whether you're an avid reader, or someone who abhors reading (is there such a person!?!), participating in the equestrian sport is tough. The connection here, is that past horsemen have the ability to...
View ArticleK and T Creations featured in Saddlebox
Horses are known for their ability to attract disaster. It’s not their fault, but by nature, they can be a bit clumsy. If you’ve spent any time around horses, you probably have found they have a way of...
View ArticleEnjoying the Little Things
I don't know about the rest of you, but around Wednesday (or sometimes 8 a.m. Monday morning...whatever) I feel worn out by the week. It's not that the content of the week is necessarily overwhelming....
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