Paint Horse Championships Come to Nebraska
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Paint Horse Championships Come to Nebraska
“We are excited about the championships because the extra awards and prestige are providing major incentives for people to come,” Colleen Dubsky, Nebraska Paint Horse Club Awards Committee Chair, said. “We have been advertising at our club shows with flyers. We think it will increase entries from all the out-of-state exhibitors and bring them to Nebraska.”
Continue reading …New SmartPak R&R Support For Horses on Stall Rest
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on New SmartPak R&R Support For Horses on Stall Rest
New SmartPak Support For Horses on Stall Rest
Continue reading …PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Show Exceeds Expectations With 6,800 Entries
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Show Exceeds Expectations With 6,800 Entries
The PQHA Mid-Summer Madness show sold over 625 stalls, had total entries of almost 6,800 over the four day/six judge event (an increase of 15% from 2014) and boasted over $30,000 in added money and exhibitor benefits. Exhibitors from over 19 states and Canada were represented at the show.
Continue reading …American Paint Horse Heads to Special Olympics World Games This Weekend
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on American Paint Horse Heads to Special Olympics World Games This Weekend
Acclaimed, a 2007 chestnut overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Seeking Snowdrops, was selected as a mount for the equestrian events during the Games. The equestrian portion of the World Games will take place July 28–August 1 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …Displays For 9 Legends Unveiled at AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on Displays For 9 Legends Unveiled at AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum
Four men were inducted in March during the 2015 AQHA Convention: Thomas Bradbury of Byers, Colorado; AQHA Past President Jim Helzer of Arlington, Texas; the late Stanley Johnston of Miller, South Dakota; and the late Ted Wells Jr. of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Five horses were also inducted: 1989 mare Corona Chick, the 1959 stallion Coy’s Bonanza, the 1930 stallion Plaudit, the 1979 stallion Smart Little Lena and the 1962 Thoroughbred stallion Azure Te.
Continue reading …Gordyville Shootout Was a Big Success With 3,800+ Entries
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Gordyville Shootout Was a Big Success With 3,800+ Entries
The show recorded over 3,800 entries and hosted the $1,000 added Showmanship and Western Pleasure Shootout, which invites all first and second place class winners throughout the winter and spring circuit shows.
Continue reading …District IV “No Bling” Show Provides Avenue For AQHA Newcomers to “Get Their Boots Wet”
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on District IV “No Bling” Show Provides Avenue For AQHA Newcomers to “Get Their Boots Wet”
The fun, casual atmosphere of these shows emphasize the “No Bling” idea by encouraging competitors to wear a long-sleeved, collared shirt, jeans, cowboy hat, and boots, (all of which are required in the AQHA Rulebook) as well as no fancy tack required.
Continue reading …Keith Anderson Will Perform at 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Keith Anderson Will Perform at 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Anderson has co-written hits for other artists, most notably “Lost In This Moment,” the No. 1 smash for Big & Rich which garnered him a CMA and ACM Song of the Year nomination. He also co-wrote the Grammy-nominated, “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?)” for Garth Brooks and George Jones, “The Bed” for Gretchen Wilson, and “Barn Burner” for Jason Michael Carroll.
Continue reading …$10 Million Gift Will Launch World-Class Horse Hospital at Colorado State University
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on $10 Million Gift Will Launch World-Class Horse Hospital at Colorado State University
In the new hospital, CSU’s 27 equine clinicians will care for about 4,000 horse patients each year, and will continue to conduct clinical studies that provide new knowledge for equine medicine, often translating into human health.
Continue reading …Europe’s Best Reiners Meet in Austria Today For $120,000-added High Class Reining
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Europe’s Best Reiners Meet in Austria Today For $120,000-added High Class Reining
There are a variety of attractive NRHA classes, but the focus is on the $100,000-added NRHA High Class Reining Maturity for 5- to 8-year-old horses. 81 horses have been entered in the Open Maturity, 67 in the Non Pro.
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