Disaster Preparedness For Horse Owners
September 26, 2014 Comments Off on Disaster Preparedness For Horse Owners
Consider different types of disasters and whether your horses would be better off in a barn or loose in a field.
Continue reading …25,000 Newcomers Introduced to Horse Industry During 100-Day Horse Challenge
September 26, 2014 Comments Off on 25,000 Newcomers Introduced to Horse Industry During 100-Day Horse Challenge
“The 100-Day Horse Challenge is a great stimulant for the equine industry, said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway. It was such a joy to share the love of horses with newcomers.”
Continue reading …Wednesday’s Results From 2014 AZ. Fall Championship
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on Wednesday’s Results From 2014 AZ. Fall Championship
The Arizona Fall Championship is in its second day of competition at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. The show will continue through Sunday, September 28th providing exhibitors with six AQHA shows and a Special Event Trail and Western Riding. Thanks to show management, we have results from the Special Event Trail and Western Riding that took […]
Continue reading …Four Cases of EEE Confirmed in Ohio Horses
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on Four Cases of EEE Confirmed in Ohio Horses
“The most effective way to prevent EEE in horses is to have the animal vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian,” said Dr. Forshey.
Continue reading …The World’s Largest Smallest Equine Competition Racks Up Record Numbers
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on The World’s Largest Smallest Equine Competition Racks Up Record Numbers
With 1,597 Miniatures accounting for more than 6,200 entries in 380-plus classes, the 2014 AMHR National Show is the largest show of its kind in the world.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Show Results Via the Old Rope and Pulley
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Show Results Via the Old Rope and Pulley
“When I started, we didn’t even have a radio,” Geesaman says. “We used hand signals in the middle of the ring. We used one [finger], two [fingers], and three [fingers] for walk, trot, and lope.”
Continue reading …New Equestrian Complex Building in Fort Worth, TX is Taking Shape
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on New Equestrian Complex Building in Fort Worth, TX is Taking Shape
The Pavilion is on track to be completed the end of the year and will be available for 2015 events. The 145′ x 300′ structure will comfortably accommodate a 125′ x 250′ arena and will have covered access to the Richardson-Bass Building to its south.
Continue reading …APHA Hosts First-Ever Paint Horse Halter Industry Summit
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Hosts First-Ever Paint Horse Halter Industry Summit
The morning included spirited discussion about judging standards and accountability, the need for expanded education, ways to expand recognition and participation, combination of the World Shows, use of specialty judges and the need to serve as positive ambassadors for the industry.
Continue reading …Paint Horses Recognized During Color Classes at Breeders Halter Futurity
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on Paint Horses Recognized During Color Classes at Breeders Halter Futurity
In Amateur Weanling Fillies, Intended Too, pictured at left, topped the class of 48 horses with exhibitor Chris Page. “Rosie,” a 2014 sorrel solid mare by My Intention (QH) and out of B BS Prissie Girl, was bred and is owned by Chris and Amy Page of Independence, Missouri.
Continue reading …AQHA Takes Action in Black Forest Cruelty Case Including Stallion Dual Peppy
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Takes Action in Black Forest Cruelty Case Including Stallion Dual Peppy
As a result, AQHA has automatically denied any and all privileges set forth in Rule VIO650 including privileges associated with registration related transactions and participation in any AQHA events. Pursuant to Rule VIO657, AQHA has also denied Brunzell access or presence on show grounds of AQHA-approved shows.
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