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Dakota Examines What Is Acceptable In Hunter Under Saddle Today

Dakota Diamond Griffith — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:32:00 EST

As a hunter under saddle exhibitor, I have noticed a lot of industry chatter questioning how our hunter under saddle horses are to be presented in the show pen. Trainers and exhibitors are asking for clarification on how the horses are judged. I talked to Executive Director of Judges Alex Ross, and trainers: Sandy Vaughn, Carla Wennberg, Brent Tincher, Dawn Baker, Charlie Cole, and Scott DeHelian.

Check One Off My Bucket List

Dakota Diamond Griffith — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:31:00 EST

Call me one of those crazy horse people, but even when I�m on vacation I miss my horses. (Come on, ya�ll know what I mean). Why is it that almost every conversation with friends, family or even strangers, turns to horses � even when you are in the middle of the Caribbean! Although I didn�t get to check the one off my list about winning that coveted �golden world show trophy,' I did check one item off recently in Jamaica that has been on my list since I was a little girl; riding in the ocean on horseback.

Historyrepeatsitself Quite Literally For Brian Cox

Dakota Diamond Griffith — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:45:00 EST

I can�t help but wonder when breeder Libby Trucco named the handsome 2009 colt, Historyrepeatsitself, that she had a premonition about his already illustrious career. Sired by Libby�s stallion, Repeated in Red, and out of a daughter of Dynamic Deluxe, �Abe�s� registered name had tremendous significance for his trainer and rider, Brian Cox.

Goodbye Youth Career, Hello Future

Dakota Diamond Griffith — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:43:00 EST

After their final Youth World, Dakota Diamond Griffith and the class of 2011 are at a major crossroads in their lives. Dakota talked to Brooke Ingstad, Danielle Long, Nick Murphy, Theresa Moran, Christopher Luba, Katie Ralph and Lindsey McMullen, wanting to know what this class of 2011 has in store for their next chapter. They filled her in on how they're dealing with moving on and what they have on the horizon.

Cowboy Honors Mom by Making It On American Idol

Dakota Diamond Griffith — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:23:00 EST

To honor Mother's Day weekend, I thought this was a great feel good story to share with all my GoHorseShow.com friends. My position at GHS has afforded me many great opportunities, including memorable celebrity interviews. With the finals of American Idol approaching, I thought it would be a great time to feature one of the Idol contestant who may not have finished first, but who sure had me at �Hello.'