AQHA Youth Performance Halter World Champion Titles Go to Martz and McKay
July 31, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Youth Performance Halter World Champion Titles Go to Martz and McKay
The first World Champions of the 2015 AQHA Youth World Show have been crowned in Oklahoma City and they consist of a veteran and a newbie. First up, Paulina Martz led her 8-year-old bay mare “Hershey” to a win in a tough class of 30 Performance Halter mares.
Continue reading …It’s Finally Here! Classes Underway at 2015 AQHYA World Show
July 31, 2015 Comments Off on It’s Finally Here! Classes Underway at 2015 AQHYA World Show
What are the most popular disciplines here at the Youth World? If entry totals are any indication, Western classes still reign supreme with 1,363 entries. English classes show 443 entries and Halter classes show 359 entries. The largest class of the Youth World will be Horsemanship with 172, followed closely by Showmanship with 162. Hunt Seat Equitation has 137 entries and Trail has 130. Finally, Reining rounds out the top five classes with 122 entries.
Continue reading …A Look at Horse Trailer Accidents: Part 1
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on A Look at Horse Trailer Accidents: Part 1
If there is a fire in or near your trailer, your horse’s first instinct is to run. Horses are prey animals. So when they are trapped lying down in a trailer with fire near, it sets up a traumatic scene. Best move for fire? If you have something that will blindfold your horse, it will ease his stress level.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at The Paint Horse Congress – Day 1 with the G-Man
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at The Paint Horse Congress – Day 1 with the G-Man
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EEE Confirmed in Five Texas Horses, Don’t Forget to Vaccinate!
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on EEE Confirmed in Five Texas Horses, Don’t Forget to Vaccinate!
Infected horses may suddenly die or show progressive central nervous system disorders. Symptoms may include unsteadiness, erratic behavior and a marked loss of coordination. The death rate for animals infected with EEE is 75-100%.
Continue reading …2015 Paint Horse Congress is Underway in Oklahoma
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Paint Horse Congress is Underway in Oklahoma
The 2015 World Wide Paint Horse Congress kicked off yesterday to a big crowd in Tulsa, OK. with preliminary class numbers like 21 in 14-18 Showmanship, 26 in Amateur Showmanship 19-44, and 31 in Amateur Senior Geldings.
Continue reading …Four AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges Announced For Fall 2015
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on Four AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges Announced For Fall 2015
The Ranching Heritage Challenge consists of three classes: working ranch horse, boxing and ranch riding. The classes are offered to different levels of riders and ages of horses. Purses are generated from a nomination payment, along with sustaining payments made by the new owner of the horses.
Continue reading …Best Wishes to Georgia Vernal Following Heart Surgery
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on Best Wishes to Georgia Vernal Following Heart Surgery
Her mother Kim is happy to report that Georgia is now out of ICU and doing well. Her family is appreciative for the continued prayers and support from their family and friends in the industry.
Continue reading …New $52 Million, 250-Room Hotel Planned Within Walking Distance of Will Rogers Memorial Center
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on New $52 Million, 250-Room Hotel Planned Within Walking Distance of Will Rogers Memorial Center
Apparently, this will serve as the primary hotel for the new 14,000-seat arena to be built at the Equestrian Center. Good news for equestrian events that take place annually at the Center the developer will be required to enter into room block agreements for events at the show grounds for ten years!
Continue reading …Last Chance Events This Weekend to Qualify For APHA World Show
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on Last Chance Events This Weekend to Qualify For APHA World Show
The 2015 APHA World Championship Show is coming up fast, and this weekend is your last chance to make sure your Paint is qualified to participate in the world’s premier Paint Horse competition. Remember, APHA World Show qualification is based only on a horse’s participation, never on points.
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