Day 1 and 2 Results From the Prairie Classic
February 10, 2017 Comments Off on Day 1 and 2 Results From the Prairie Classic
The 2017 Prairie Classic kicked off February 8th at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds and will continue through the 12th. Judges for the show are Tony Burris, Jessica Gilliam, Karen Graham, Judd Paul, Nancy Renfro, Curtis Reynolds, Brent Tincher, and Dan Trein. Stay tuned for photos coming from our friends, Eric Mendrysa and Tatum Richey. Thanks to […]
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From early spring in Arizona to the tail end of the year in Florida, AQHA members turned out in droves to support shows and circuits across the United States. Combined, the top-10 AQHA circuits saw 96,750 entries in 2016. New this year, AQHA recognizes the top shows in the Equestrians With Disabilities, Level 1, Introductory and dressage categories.
Continue reading …First Show of the Year Kicks Off at Gordyville
February 10, 2017 Comments Off on First Show of the Year Kicks Off at Gordyville
Saturday morning’s Showmanship schedule featured a $250 Second Chance Showmanship class. Elizabeth Forney and One Hot Big Leaguer were the winners with Rebecca Volkert and the Getaway Car coming in second and Alyssa Freeman and Tether My Leather placing third.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA World and Congress Champion He’s Just To Sharp (1988-2017)
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA World and Congress Champion He’s Just To Sharp (1988-2017)
In October of 1995, at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Travis and Nancy were named Champions in Amateur Western Pleasure out of an astonishing 272 entries. “I still remember when the class was lining up for the placings. Diane Eppers walked by and said, ‘Congratulations…they were the winners today!’ She was right!” In an effort to commemorate the Congress win, Travis always donned the exhibitor number 272 while showing on the MQHA circuit.
Continue reading …Safety Doesn’t Need to be Boring!
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on Safety Doesn’t Need to be Boring!
The new line features seven distinct styles with colorful graphics including Candy Serape, Sunset Serape, Neon Flare, Turquoise Floral, Pearl Leopard, Black Aztec and Mint Aztec.
Continue reading …10 Reasons to Attend 2017 APHA Convention
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Attend 2017 APHA Convention
Make your voice heard at committee meetings. All Convention attendees are invited to attend almost any committee meeting and share your thoughts. With committees discussing everything from breed improvement to competition to ways to engage new and existing members, you’ll certainly find something you’re passionate about—make your voice heard!
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Too Sleepy To Zip was an orphan. A nurse mare named Ernistine Will Buck helped raise him. His barn name was given in her honor-his friends all call him Ernie!
Continue reading …Weaning Foals: Nutritional Strategies
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on Weaning Foals: Nutritional Strategies
As we know, weaning can be stressful, frequently resulting in temporary periods of decreased weight gain, diarrhea, and potentially suppressed immunity. The likelihood of developmental orthopedic disorders, such as osteochondritis dissecans, increases if weanlings aren’t fed properly during this transition period.
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AQHA World Championship Shows:
March 23-26 – Zoetis Versatility Ranch Horse and AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships and inaugural Zoetis Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals in Houston
August 4-12 – Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City
August 25 – September 2 – AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) in Amarillo
November 3-18 – Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City
AQHA All-Around and High Point Exhibitors Named For 2016
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA All-Around and High Point Exhibitors Named For 2016
In addition to the leaders in each division, AQHA also named the 2016 year-end all-around award winners:
Markel Insurance All-Around Youth: Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell of West Mansfield, Ohio, and Zips Bossy Chip
Farnam All-Around Amateur: Thad O’Boyle of Saint Louis, Michigan, and Aint I Sumthin
Farnam All-Around Junior Horse: DT Elenor Shine Whiz, owned by DT Horses LLC of Bend, Oregon
Farnam All-around Senior Horse: BFR Igniting Sparks, owned by Beechfork Ranch of Weatherford, Texas
AQHA Leading Exhibitor: Team Wrangler member and AQHA Professional Horseman J.D. Yates of Pueblo, Colorado