Hall of Fame Rider Blum Dies at 89
Hall of Fame jockey and former racing steward Walter Blum has died at the age of 89. Blum was one of the winningest riders of all time when he retired from the saddle in 1975....
5 Tips About Equine Vaccines
Western performance horse riders generally enjoy showing off what their horses can do by traveling to events and competing against others that love their sport. At bigger shows, this often means that ...
Dave Appleton
Dave Appleton, an elite bareback and saddle bronc rider from Queensland, Australia, describes his life as the perfect example of divine intervention. In 1980, 20-year-old Appleton moved to the United ...
April 2024 Western Horseman – Table of Contents
This issue is full of stories about the early stages of a horse’s life, from the time they hit the ground to the first saddle on their back.
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CARF Proposes Continued NorCal Racing at Pleasanton
A California Association of Racing Fairs proposal calls for a continuation of racing in Northern California this fall at Pleasanton for a 26-day meet, according to documents submitted before a pivotal...