Multiple World Champions Being Offered in February Online Auction
February 18, 2015 Comments Off on Multiple World Champions Being Offered in February Online Auction
Multiple World Champions Being Offered in February Online Auction
Continue reading …Four Paint Horses Will Compete in “The American,” World’s Richest Single-Day Rodeo Today!
February 18, 2015 Comments Off on Four Paint Horses Will Compete in “The American,” World’s Richest Single-Day Rodeo Today!
At 9 a.m. on February 18, 116 of the best horses in America will make their first run inside Cowtown Coliseum’s 95-foot arena as they vie for cash and a chance to compete at THE AMERICAN, the world’s richest single-day rodeo. Should one person win both semi-final rounds, he or she could earn a whopping $48,577.
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Featured in 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
February 18, 2015 Comments Off on American Quarter Horse Featured in 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
American Quarter Horse Ready For Logan, a 2001 bay gelding, made his modeling debut in the issue. The gelding, sired by Pets Ready Chex and out of Sandy Cheetah, is owned by Patricia Parker of Melbourne, Kentucky. Another American Quarter Horse, Skyrocket To Stardum, is featured on Sports Illustrated’s website and videos.
Continue reading …No. 1 Baylor Equestrian Downs No. 2 TCU Equestrian in Close Finish
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on No. 1 Baylor Equestrian Downs No. 2 TCU Equestrian in Close Finish
In a tight matchup of two top ranked teams, the No. 1 Baylor equestrian team (11-0, 4-0) took down the No. 2 TCU Horned Frogs (5-2, 2-2), 11-9 Saturday at Turning Point Ranch in Springtown.
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During the first Mardi Gras street processions held in New Orleans in the 1830s, many of the floats were pulled by horses, included horses and carriages, and featured riders on horseback.
Continue reading …EC Blog: “Excuse Me Judge, I Need You To Move So I Can Finish My Pattern…”
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on EC Blog: “Excuse Me Judge, I Need You To Move So I Can Finish My Pattern…”
Even the most experienced showmen make mistakes from time to time, but how many of us can reflect on those mishaps with a winning attitude?
Continue reading …Las Vegas Horse Wedding Marks Two Month Countdown to FEI World Cup™ Finals
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on Las Vegas Horse Wedding Marks Two Month Countdown to FEI World Cup™ Finals
“Love and marriage, go together like a horse and carriage.” The words of the Frank Sinatra 1956 Emmy-winning song still ring true today, and as equestrian sports fans and athletes all know, “you can’t have one without the other.”
Continue reading …“Tales From the NICU,” A Day in the Life of a Neonatal Vet- March 3rd
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on “Tales From the NICU,” A Day in the Life of a Neonatal Vet- March 3rd
Setlakwe will describe what caring for these sick neonates entails, including intensive care of ‘mattress’ and ‘dummy’ foals; high-risk pregnancy monitoring of pygmy goats; and treatment of crias that develop severe infections shortly after birth. Get a glimpse of what a “typical” day might be for a NICU veterinarian.
Continue reading …AERC Board of Directors Appalled at News of Three Equine Deaths in Abu Dhabi Endurance Event
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on AERC Board of Directors Appalled at News of Three Equine Deaths in Abu Dhabi Endurance Event
The flat, non-technical courses in this region have been criticized worldwide for their emphasis on punishing speed and increasing rates of forelimb fractures, many of which remain unreported by relevant national and international governing bodies.
Continue reading …Gearing Up For 2015 AQHA Region 8 Championship Show, June in TX.
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on Gearing Up For 2015 AQHA Region 8 Championship Show, June in TX.
The 2015 event will be held at the Amarillo National Center, Tri-State Fairgrounds, June 18-21, 2015. The Region 8 Championship Show will host three judges and the three Quarter Horse shows will host three judges with three sets of AQHA points. The show will start at 7:30 am daily.
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