Quarter Horses Take Over the Racetrack For “A Night at the Races”
June 2, 2016 Comments Off on Quarter Horses Take Over the Racetrack For “A Night at the Races”
A small group of people will be selected to go on a behind the scenes tour of the Hoosier Park barn. Finally, and perhaps the most exciting, three people will be selected to participate in a match race in a cart! Rumor has it Mark Harrell may participate as a celebrity harness driver…
Continue reading …Horse Professionals Compete for $100,000 in Cash and Prizes in 2016 Time to Ride Challenge
June 2, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Professionals Compete for $100,000 in Cash and Prizes in 2016 Time to Ride Challenge
Hosts from 38 states have planned over 350 events so far. Family days at horse shows, Girl Scout badge work, an Arabian horse breed showcase, school field trips, and pony and carriage rides are just a few examples of the creative, accessible events that event hosts have planned already. The Challenge encourages businesses to use innovative strategies to bring horses to previously uninitiated groups.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at Iowa Paint Horse Club Memorial Day Classic
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at Iowa Paint Horse Club Memorial Day Classic
Thanks to Ruehle Photographix for great photos from the Iowa Paint Horse Club’s Memorial Day Classic.
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A perfect compliment to the region’s passion for equestrian sport, The Project’s exhibition was framed by the elegant Arabic architecture of the VIP and Hospitality sections and hosted prominent visitors including celebrities, sheiks, members of the royal family, and other prestigious guests.
Continue reading …Former AQHA Youth World Champ, Abby Floyd, Makes Top 10 in Miss USA Competition!
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Former AQHA Youth World Champ, Abby Floyd, Makes Top 10 in Miss USA Competition!
Congratulations to Abby Floyd who made it into the Top 10 on Sunday evening during the Miss USA finals!
Continue reading …Helping an Orphaned Foal Requires Quick Thinking
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Helping an Orphaned Foal Requires Quick Thinking
In order to provide the foal with the necessary nutrition, an Igloo cooler was retrofitted with a sheep nipple to allow for nursing. Finally, a bit of success! The filly took to nursing from the cooler quickly, allowing for one big hurdle to be overcome.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at Minnesota Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at Minnesota Pinto Horse Association Spring Fling
Thanks to the Minnesota Pinto Horse Association for sharing some great photos from their recent Spring Fling show.
Continue reading …APHA Breeders Trust Deadline Extended to Sept 30th
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Breeders Trust Deadline Extended to Sept 30th
Now until September 30, 2016, stallions can be subscribed to the Breeders’ Trust for 1.5 times their highest advertised stud fee—if your stallion’s stud fee is $600, for example, the subscription fee would be $900. Subscribing your stallion to the Breeders’ Trust makes all of his 2017 foals eligible for Breeders’ Trust nomination, giving them opportunity to earn cash back for APHA points earned in most Open and Amateur events and access to APHA’s lucrative Breeders’ Futurity events.
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