Do You Remember? APHA World Show’s Moving to September 2017!
January 12, 2017 Comments Off on Do You Remember? APHA World Show’s Moving to September 2017!
Horses being shown in the following classes are not required to qualify due to time restraints and the age of the horses: weanling and yearling halter, yearling longe line and yearling in-hand trail, 2- and 3-year-old performance horses, and 4-year-old speed event horses. Horses competing in specialty classes—challenges, sweepstakes (except PBRIP), and futurity events—are also not required to qualify unless they plan to also enter regular classes.
Continue reading …When is the Big Money Coming to Trail?
January 12, 2017 Comments Off on When is the Big Money Coming to Trail?
Trail has exploded as one of the largest disciplines on the breed circuit, which has prompted an industry-wide question: When will Trail follow in the footsteps of Western Pleasure with the opportunity for a big purse?
Continue reading …Horses, Facility Safe After Devastating Fire at Starland Ranch in Oklahoma
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on Horses, Facility Safe After Devastating Fire at Starland Ranch in Oklahoma
“It scares you to death, because you can’t control it. You’re trying to move horses out, and they’re scared and nervous because of the smoke.”
Continue reading …Cole Baker Added to NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on Cole Baker Added to NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club
In 2016, Cole topped the $250,000 mark with earnings of $18,309.69 while showing Consider Me Best, Rumors Only, Sweet Movin Hotrod, Kiss This Moonlight and Loping Radical.
Continue reading …The HUGE Problem With Your Barn That You May Have Missed…
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on The HUGE Problem With Your Barn That You May Have Missed…
Gloves, scarf, and hat pulled on tight, you step outdoors into brisk, 28 degree weather with a blustery, northwest wind and wind chill in the single digits. Thankfully, the second you slide open your barn door, you’re enveloped by a warm hug of hot air, equivalent to that of a life size, equine convection oven. Sound great? To you, maybe, but to your horses, not so much.
Continue reading …Inclement Weather Forces Rescheduling of OQHA Convention and Banquet
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on Inclement Weather Forces Rescheduling of OQHA Convention and Banquet
Due to the inclement weather expected in Oklahoma City this weekend, the OQHA Executive Board has decided that it is in our best interest to RESCHEDULE THE 2017 OQHA CONVENTION AND HALL OF FAME BANQUET. The OQHA Convention and Hall of Fame Banquet will be rescheduled for January 27th and 28th, 2017. The time and location will remain the same.
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrates the Charro in New Exhibit
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrates the Charro in New Exhibit
The exhibit celebrates the history and culture surrounding the charro. In Mexico, to be a charro is to be known as a skilled horseman who proudly competes in la charreria. La charreria is the Mexican art of horse handling which is a deeply engrained part of the Mexican spirit. It is a way of life, a historical legacy and an art of competitive skills and horsemanship.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Back in the Saddle Again
January 10, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Back in the Saddle Again
Many of our readers will remember a story we wrote about AQHA amateur, Abi Tuiasosopo, who won two Congress Reserve Championship titles with Lexus Made Lady while facing a cancer diagnosis back in Oct. 2016. We’re happy to report that she’s since had surgery and is doing well. She was recently spotted in the show […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings NSBA Fun In The Sun – 1/10 with the G-Man
January 10, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings NSBA Fun In The Sun – 1/10 with the G-Man
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NSBA To keep abreast of new rules – go to nsba.com to view a digital copy of the official 2017 NSBA Rulebook. You can always find the latest information on the NSBA website, www.nsba.com. Watch for changes to the website in 2017 as we continue to look for ways to enhance membership experience. NSBA 2017 Rulebook Upcoming shows: […]
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