Washington Ride-In Hopes to “Put More Horsepower in Congress”
May 1, 2015 Comments Off on Washington Ride-In Hopes to “Put More Horsepower in Congress”
Of great importance to the horse industry is its relationship to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most horse owners don’t understand how and where and why the USDA intersects with the horse community.
Continue reading …Pattern Books Now Available For Tri-State QH, Area 3 Spring Classic, and GQHA Summer Kickoff
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Pattern Books Now Available For Tri-State QH, Area 3 Spring Classic, and GQHA Summer Kickoff
Mark Harrell Horse Shows has just released pattern books for the following four shows: May 9-10- Tri-State Quarter Horse Association, May 15-18- Area 3 Spring Classic, May 16-17- GQHA Summer Kickoff, and May 16-17- Tri-State Quarter Horse Association.
Continue reading …Report Shows Horse Industry Worth Estimated $1.5 Billion, Struggling, but Expected to Recover Over Next Four Years
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Report Shows Horse Industry Worth Estimated $1.5 Billion, Struggling, but Expected to Recover Over Next Four Years
Demand for horses is dependent on household disposable income, activity in the horse racing industry, and the popularity of horses for recreation. Revenue has fallen in recent years with a drop in big-ticket purchases and less participation in horse-racing activities.
Continue reading …Why Most of the Marketing For Your Equine Business Takes Place OUT of the Saddle
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Why Most of the Marketing For Your Equine Business Takes Place OUT of the Saddle
As an equine business owner, you wear many hats. But no matter how organized and hard-working you are, your approach to marketing can ultimately make or break your business.
Continue reading …Earn Awards For Riding Out On the Trail With Your Appaloosa
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Earn Awards For Riding Out On the Trail With Your Appaloosa
There are awards for the annual high mileage Endurance Horse, Competitive Trail Horse and Combined High Mileage Horse. And horses are recognized for achieving mileage milestones at 250, 500 and 1,000 miles!
Continue reading …Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
Horse Health Matters – A Book for Every Horse Owner
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Show Judging Contest Will Test the Next Generation
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Show Judging Contest Will Test the Next Generation
This year, the High-Individual Overall in both the junior and senior divisions takes home a $500 scholarship, a trophy and rosette, courtesy of APHA and ApHC.
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA Award Winning Clubs!
April 30, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Award Winning Clubs!
The Delaware, Washington State and Missouri Quarter Horse associations were named 2015 Bank of America Affiliate Achievement Award winners by the American Quarter Horse Association for their efforts of promoting the American Quarter Horse at the grassroots level.
Continue reading …What Do World Champion Genetics Cost?
April 29, 2015 Comments Off on What Do World Champion Genetics Cost?
I sat down and figured out the total breeding expenses for a resulting foal.
Continue reading …Horse Show Proposal: A Ring in the Ring!
April 29, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Show Proposal: A Ring in the Ring!
Once they called for the horses to be lined up, the announcer said, ‘At this time, we have something special that we would like to do. Jim, the ring is yours.'”
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