“I’d like to thank Chris Gray for putting this opportunity together and Kip Riley for selling “Mac” to me. I know how special Mac is to both of them, and I don’t take their trust lightly. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together. I’m also thankful to Clint Ainsworth for his continued […]
Continue reading …May the renewal of life at Easter bring new blessings of love, hope, peace, good health, and happiness to you and your loved ones.
Continue reading …Foals are apt to rear, jump and generally bounce about so it is important that any grills that remain in the stall, the front wall for example, have bars a maximum of three inches apart so that hooves do not become trapped during errant behavior. It is also important to remove extra bucket hangers, mangers or other ‘traps’ that the foal could encounter in his exuberance.
Continue reading …Laminitis, the number-two killer of horses after colic, continues to have an enormous impact on equine welfare, in wide and varied circumstances. Dr. Andrew van Eps, Associate Professor of Equine Musculoskeletal Research, will discuss different approaches for successful prevention and treatment of laminitis, as part of the First Tuesday Lecture series.
Continue reading …The day’s action featured a meet that came down to the final ride and a couple of impressive performances from two SEC teams looking to show they are a force to be reckoned with as well.
Continue reading …“It is especially important to recognize these up-and-coming exhibitors to encourage their accomplishments separate from the more experienced riders,” Jennifer said. “The skills learned both in and out of the arena help provide a foundation for success in many facets of life for these Youth and hopefully encouraging their passion for the Paint Horse will create a life-long Paint enthusiast. For a Novice exhibitor, a special buckle represents a reward which they can wear proudly to commemorate their arena success.”
Continue reading …The National Snaffle Bit Association is proud to announce the creation of the Color Breeders Championship Futurity, which will be held in conjunction with the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity beginning in 2018.
Continue reading …Youth all-around exhibitors at this year’s show will be showing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only. The Oversight Committee intends to focus on a similar scheduling changes for the 2018 Sun Circuit to accommodate as many youth as possible.
Continue reading …The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) announced Wednesday the American Quarter Horse Association NCEA Academic Teams and the American Paint Horse Association NCEA Academic Honor Roll, recognizing student-athletes for success both in the arena and in the classroom during the 2016-17 academic year.
Continue reading …It doesn’t always mean the difference between a win and a loss, but it does mean those four teams have one less meet to win in the quest for a National Championship. A spot in the semifinals on Saturday is on the line, so there is sure to be a lot of drama as usual.
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