AQHA President, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, Appointed to AHC Board
September 7, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA President, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, Appointed to AHC Board
“AQHA has been actively involved with the American Horse Council since its formation in 1969, and together we’ve made a considerable impact when it comes to equine matters in Washington. I am honored to serve as an AHC trustee and continue our work to ensure the horse industry is represented properly.”
Continue reading …Cash, Trophies, Boots, Hats, Jackets, Saddles Among Prizes Up For Grabs at 2015 AZ. Fall Championship
September 7, 2015 Comments Off on Cash, Trophies, Boots, Hats, Jackets, Saddles Among Prizes Up For Grabs at 2015 AZ. Fall Championship
Scroll below to see what you can win in Reining, Cow Horse, Cutting, Ranch Riding, Rail, and Pattern classes at the 2015 Arizona Fall Championship, which is scheduled to take place October 7-11 at WestWorld.
Continue reading …Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
“When he sees barrels or poles, his heart gets pumping so hard that I can feel it through the saddle. He is always ready and willing to go.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at AQHA Select World Championships – Day 6 with the G-Man
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at AQHA Select World Championships – Day 6 with the G-Man
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NSAIDs – Are You Following the Rules?
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on NSAIDs – Are You Following the Rules?
There are seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved NSAIDs approved for use by the USEF, as well as the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA): diclofenac liposomal cream, firocoxib, phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine, ketoprofen, meclofenamic acid and naproxen.2,3
Continue reading …Roberts Arena Completes Expansion Becoming Largest Indoor Equine Facility in the US
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Roberts Arena Completes Expansion Becoming Largest Indoor Equine Facility in the US
Six months in the making, the arena expansion to 100,000 square feet of indoor space has led to other additions, which include new LED lighting, renovations to the Lamar Arena, new wash racks added for a total of 15, new premium footing in all arenas and the remodeling of the Café and Grill. The arena has 650 permanent horse stalls and can add 350 temporary ones for larger events.
Continue reading …APHA EC Revises Youth World Show Ownership Policy
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on APHA EC Revises Youth World Show Ownership Policy
Following review of horse ownership statistics from the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, the APHA Executive Committee recently modified the horse ownership requirements for exhibitors competing at the breed’s premier Youth show.
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
His many fans in the industry will remember numerous impressive performances, like when he was crowned the Reserve Congress Champion as a two-year-old at the 1987 All American Quarter Horse Congress, while Ann passed out delicious chocolate chip cookies to his supporters in the stands.
Continue reading …Underwater Horse Sculptures Will be Revealed Only by the Rising Tide
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Underwater Horse Sculptures Will be Revealed Only by the Rising Tide
The four horses and their riders, two businessmen and two children, will only be visible to the eye at low tide.
Continue reading …Who Are Selects? Reflecting On My World Show Journey
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Who Are Selects? Reflecting On My World Show Journey
Selects are kind to each other. Selects make friends fast. Selects whistle and clap for the runs, even if they don’t know the exhibitor. Select finalists accept their awards with a smile.
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