When it comes to determining whether mercury is a threat, the conclusion is still just as divided with respect to horse vaccines as the human controversy.
Continue reading …What Do Eye Wrinkles in Horses Tell Us About Their Emotional State?
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on What Do Eye Wrinkles in Horses Tell Us About Their Emotional State?
Wrinkles above the eye ball within the inner brow area result from the contraction of the underlying inner eye brow raiser muscles. Eye wrinkles are common in horses but differ in number and shape between horses and within individuals.
Continue reading …Fourth class of APHA Hall of Fame to be Inducted
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on Fourth class of APHA Hall of Fame to be Inducted
Movers. Shakers. Legends. From founding legendary breeding programs to helping transform APHA into a major player in the equine industry, the three husband-wife teams, two horsemen and five Paint Horses selected as the 2015 APHA Hall of Fame class have left an impact on the Paint Horse Breed.
Continue reading …Day 1 at AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Competing Against Your Spouse…
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on Day 1 at AQHA Select World With Brister Shum- Competing Against Your Spouse…
People often ask, “What happens when he beats you?” We are a team… when he wins, I win. But, of course I don’t “like” getting beat. That just means I have to up my game!
Continue reading …Are Sugars, Starches, and Carbs Hurting Your Horse?
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on Are Sugars, Starches, and Carbs Hurting Your Horse?
Are Sugars, Starches, and Carbs Hurting Your Horse?
Continue reading …PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month For August is Kara Powell
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month For August is Kara Powell
“Logan is the biggest goofball which makes him a blessing,” Powell said. “He is truly my best friend and is a true joy to own and show.”
Continue reading …North Texas Tack Swap to be Held September 12th in Fort Worth
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on North Texas Tack Swap to be Held September 12th in Fort Worth
“People are bringing everything from high-end show clothing and other show tack to equipment for the casual and beginner equestrian.”
Continue reading …11-Year-Old Equestrian Raises $102 With Lemonade Stand to Help Horses in Need
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on 11-Year-Old Equestrian Raises $102 With Lemonade Stand to Help Horses in Need
“I thought that helping you would be a way to help horses in need…I hope that this money, although it isn’t that much, can help in some way.”
Continue reading …Inaugural Western Canadian Paint Horse Championship is Big Hit in Alberta
August 28, 2015 Comments Off on Inaugural Western Canadian Paint Horse Championship is Big Hit in Alberta
APHA’s new Paint Horse championship show series headed north to Canada for the inaugural Western Canadian Paint Horse Championship, which took place July 30–August 2 in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.
Continue reading …“For My Select Friends, Apologies to George Strait,” by: Brister Shum
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on “For My Select Friends, Apologies to George Strait,” by: Brister Shum
“Amarillo by morning, up from my nice home,
Everything that I’ve got is packed in my motor home.
When that sun is high in the Texas sky, I’ll be trucking with my Halter mare.
Amarillo by morning. Amarillo I’ll be there.”