Road to the Horse 2011 Sponsors

Our partners help make Road to the Horse - Road to the Horse!

Western Horseman

Founded in 1936, Western Horseman is one of America's most respected and trusted publishing traditions. Serving as a "Voice for the Horse," Western Horseman played a vital role in the establishment of breed registries and in promoting America's love affair with horses.

Our award-winning writers work with the horse world's top sources to produce informative features on horsemanship, horse care, ranching, tack, recreational riding, competition and cowboy culture. And, our firsthand connection to the stock-horse world allows us to relate to our readers like no other magazine can: horseman-to-horseman. www.westernhorseman.com.

Western Horseman. Essential for the Cowboy Life.

AQHA

The American Quarter Horse has been the chosen breed for Road to the Horse from its inception. As the world's largest equine breed registry and member organization, AQHA promotes the versatility, athleticism and attitude of the Quarter Horse around the world.

As the horse that helped settle the West, the American Quarter Horse has been helping cowboys get the job done for more than a century. Matching the versatility of the horse, the American Quarter Horse Association offers opportunities for all horse interests - from racing and showing to ranching and recreational riding.

To learn more about all of the ways you can support your favorite breed of horse and get involved with AQHA, log onto www.aqha.com.

Nutrena

At Nutrena®, we understand the health/nutrition connection. We have the resources and experience you need from an animal nutrition partner. Our primary goal is to help you achieve optimum nutrition, exceptional health and the world-class performance you deserve. Give yourself the leading edge.

Start with optimum nutrition. Move forward with exceptional health. Then bring it all to an exciting finish with world-class performance. It's easier to accomplish with the right partner. Your Nutrena consultant is specially trained to help winners find the way to win.

Call 1-800-226-8039 to discuss your needs. Tell us what you'd like to accomplish. Or visit the Nutrena dealer nearest you. And don't follow anyone. Just take the lead. www.nutrenaworld.com

Quarter Horse News

Quarter Horse News is an award-winning semimonthly newsmagazine that provides the most comprehensive and timely coverage of the Western performance horse industry. Focusing on cutting, reining and reined cow horse, Quarter Horse News has been a trusted source of news and information with real meaning to its readers for over 30 years.

Quarter Horse News also publishes two special annual publications that are sent to all of its readers as a part of their paid subscription. Published since 1998, the Quarter Horse News Stallion Register is the leading stallion resource guide for mare owners in the Western performance horse industry.

The Quarter Horse News Sales Price Guide is the most comprehensive sales resource guide available in the Western performance horse industry. The publication features sale results, statistics and analysis from the top cutting, reining and reined cow horse sales held each year. There is a complete listing of all horses sold in the prior year's sales as well as charts listing the top sires, grandsires and dams of horses sold divided into several categories including age and discipline. www.quarterhorsenews.com

Gist Silversmiths

Sophisticated style meets casual elegance... the legendary styling of a Gist piece of silver is unmistakable. Accessories in sterling and 14kt gold individually hand crafted by Gist Silversmiths with the utmost attention to detail... each piece, an expression of pride in fine craftsmanship. www.gistsilversmiths.com

Martin Saddlery

We at Martin Saddlery are dedicated to giving you the most of FIT, FUNCTION & VALUE in a saddle. Martin Saddlery is built by professionals for professionals. Our saddles are designed to provide a better fit for your horse and specialized by discipline with the rider's needs in mind. Each Martin Saddle is hand crafted and individually assembled by the finest of craftsman. www.martinsaddlery.com

Often Duplicated, Never Matched.

ABI Equine

At Absolute Innovations, we know how important your horses are to you. The same great company that brought you the TR3 Rake and the Kiser DragMaster now offers a complete line of products for horse footing. Our commitment to you is that we will offer products that are not just innovative, but ones that will save you time and money - and therefore make your life a little easier with "complete footing solutions from the industry's leading experts".

Horses Magazine

Horses Magazine is the largest regional horse / equine magazine in the Midwest and we have just introduced Horses Magazine Southeast Edition! Featuring writers such as Clinton Anderson, Chris Cox, Stacy Westfall, Tommy Garland, Lynn Palm and Gary Lane in every issue, we are available free at tack stores and equine related businesses. Horses Magazine is available all over Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Western Pennsylvania and Northern Kentucky, while Horses Southeast can be found in Florida, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee & Mississippi. Horses is read by over 100,000 people a month in print and FREE on the internet!

View, download or print our current edition now by visiting us at www.horsesmagazine.com.

WW Livestock Systems

W-W Livestock Systems began doing business in 1945 designing and manufacturing quality livestock handling equipment that stockman everywhere demand. W-W Livestock Systems continues to carry on the tradition that earned us the right to be known as the "World's Finest".

W-W Livestock Systems has one goal in mind and that is you the customer. Our staff is here to provide efficient livestock handling equipment which guarantees minimum stress to the livestock and maximum safety and ease of handling for the operator.Dedicated to quality and in constant pursuit of what you the customer needs. W-W has established a nationwide and world wide dealer network with qualified personnel with 435 years of combined experience which are available for consultation in designing a system just right for your operation. W-W is the product of choice for the National Finals Rodeo since 1976 and is supplying the IFR and NHSFRA along with all major stock shows and Expos across the United States. Our goal is to continue to supply our more than1,200 dealers with the highest quality products available in the market place today. www.wwmanufacturing.com

Rockin J Horse Stalls

Let your imagination gallop... If you dream it, we can build it!

Specializing in custom, built-to-order horse stalls. When you compare the Quality, Strength, and Durability of our horse stalls, along with our reasonable prices, it is easy to see why you would want to join the many satisfied customers of Rockin J. Rockin J Horse Stalls was established in Mannford, Ok in 1981 by JR, Rocky, and Keeta Gilreath. Through the years we have continuously maintained our commitment to quality workmanship as well as safe, attractive and efficient stalls. At Rockin J we provide our customers the opportunity to work with horse owners that understand your needs. www.rockinjequine.com

HORSECITY.COM

HorseCity.com is the largest Web site for horse enthusiasts reaching millions of users each month. These users come to HorseCity.com to learn more about what they love...HORSES! We have the latest news, interactive multi-media, training tips, veterinary advice, classifieds, television and so much more. Our goal is to keep our users connected, informed, and entertained.

Callaway Farms Manufacturing Association

Callaway Farms Manufacturing is enthusiastic about providing bedding products for the 2011 Road to the Horse. They have developed their own line of equine bedding products with passion for horses and their health as their focus.

Callaway Farms is committed to ensuring that their products are of the highest quality available and are consistent bag after bag. Customer satisfaction is their objective and with 99% of their customers placing repeat orders, they invite you to try the line of CFRM products in your barn as they are confident in your satisfaction.

For more information visit www.callawayfarms.us.

HOOFBEATS

No matter what breed you ride or where in the Southeast you call home, HOOFBEATS is the equine magazine for you. We have informative articles monthly, free calendar events, classifieds, website free with advertisement comprehensive marketplace. 20,000 copies circulate each month 60,000 readers. Pick up your copy of HOOFBEATS at your local tack and feed stores or anywhere horse folks gather. HOOFBEATS is the one that will get the job done for you. www.hoofbeatsonline.com

Extreme Mustang Makeover

With 100 days to tame wild to mild, 200 trainers from across America will gentle 200 Wild Nevada Mustangs and compete for $50,000 in the 2008 Extreme Mustang Makeover in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Mustang Heritage Foundation, in cooperation with the BLM, created the Extreme Mustang Makeover event in order to recognize and highlight the value of Mustangs through a national training competition. This event gives the public a unique opportunity to see the results of wild horses becoming trained mounts. The purpose of the Extreme Mustang Makeover is to showcase the beauty, versatility and trainability of the rugged horses that roam freely on public lands throughout the West, where they are protected by the BLM under Federal law.

At the conclusion of the Extreme Mustang Makeover the participating Mustangs are available for adoption by competitive bid. Through these events the foundation offers the public a special opportunity to adopt a true Living Legend.

Daryl Davis Flying D Enterprises

Born in California to a family well established in the horse industry, Daryl Davis developed the necessary standards of horsemanship under the tutorship and guidance of his father. His ability to understand and apply the everyday horseman's knowledge into the science of bits and bitting of horses has developed a well renown style from starting 2 year olds to the finished performance horse. Today his work is used on ranches and Futurity Finals. This includes customized bits, spurs, saddle and headstall silver, custom buckles, and jewelry.

Give Daryl Davis a call at 817-598-1519 for more information!