Online Entry Now Open for 2017 Appaloosa Youth World and Nationals
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Online Entry Now Open for 2017 Appaloosa Youth World and Nationals
– World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show- June 26 – July 1, 2017
– 70th National Championship Appaloosa Show- June 30 – July 8, 2017
APHA’s Horse IQ Adds Ranch Riding and Halter to Educational Lineup
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on APHA’s Horse IQ Adds Ranch Riding and Halter to Educational Lineup
APHA’s Horse IQ virtual education platform brings the APHA Rule Book to life for exhibitors seeking a deep understand of the whats and whys behind their favorite classes. Through video examples, voiceover explanations by the industry’s top judges and virtual tests that put users in the judge’s chair, Horse IQ gives exhibitors a leg-up for their next competition.
Continue reading …May Internet Horse Auction – Enter Now and Get a Discount on Entry Fees
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on May Internet Horse Auction – Enter Now and Get a Discount on Entry Fees
“The Spring horse market appears to be strong in 2017. The top five horses sold for an average of $10,120, the top ten recorded an average price of $9,160 and the top twenty average price was $7,345,” adds Jennings.
Continue reading …“That’s How My Horse Saved My Life”
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on “That’s How My Horse Saved My Life”
For 72-year-old Karen Loesch, it was a freak accident, during which she was bucked off her typically trustworthy and bombproof gelding, that helped save her life. How could being bucked off a horse be good for your health? The answer is incredible, but to truly understand, we must begin at the beginning.
Continue reading …2017 Arizona Fall Championship Schedule is Now Online
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 Arizona Fall Championship Schedule is Now Online
The 2017 Arizona Fall Championship is scheduled to take place September 20-24 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Judges for the show will be: Tracy Willis Judd Paul Leonard Berryhill Brett Clark Kelly McDowall Robin Frid Sandy Jirkovsky Tom Mcbeath Cynthia Rucker Bob Johnson Greg Hale Mark Guynn Click here to view the arena schedule. Click […]
Continue reading …Equine Forum Paper on Traceability in the Equine Industry
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Forum Paper on Traceability in the Equine Industry
Traceability in the equine industry has been a highly-discussed topic for several years, with varying progress across the country to move forward with a national infrastructure. NIAA sought to establish consensus on the parameters of a national equine identification program, and provide recommendations for advancing equine identification technologies and electronic data capture methodologies by involving stakeholders from across the horse industry to get a broad perspective on the state of today’s technology and its uses.
Continue reading …Vets Welcome Government’s Final Report on Hendra Vaccine
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on Vets Welcome Government’s Final Report on Hendra Vaccine
The government has not called for legislated mandatory Hendra vaccination, as there is no precedent for this in human and animal health in Queensland. The government has however endorsed a recommendation of the AVA for the right of horse event organizers to insist on mandatory vaccination as a condition for entry into competition.
Continue reading …SmartPaks Are Recycled and Reusable
April 25, 2017 Comments Off on SmartPaks Are Recycled and Reusable
SmartPaks are made from recycled plastic (unlike buckets, which are usually made of virgin plastic), so the material is already on it second life.
Continue reading …Find Out More About Markel’s APHA Professional Horsemen Program
April 24, 2017 Comments Off on Find Out More About Markel’s APHA Professional Horsemen Program
Every Professional Horseman is subject to annual review, and anyone found not adhering to the Code of Ethics is removed from the list and may be subject to disciplinary action. This accountability allows clients and peers alike to conduct business with an added measure of confidence.
Continue reading …IQHYA Cloverdale Show Taps Out at 7,660+ Entries!
April 24, 2017 Comments Off on IQHYA Cloverdale Show Taps Out at 7,660+ Entries!
Contrary to the name, this event wasn’t solely about youth competitors. If the first weekend was any indication, with class counts in the high double digits, open, amateur, and L1 classes will stay strong through The International this weekend, April 27-30.
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