Sell Your Horse in 2 August Internet Auctions
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on Sell Your Horse in 2 August Internet Auctions
“Entries are being accepted for two INTERNET Auctions which will close on August 23 and 24,” says Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team.
Continue reading …Facebook Flooded With Photos to Honor Life of Late Photographer, Don Trout
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on Facebook Flooded With Photos to Honor Life of Late Photographer, Don Trout
A Celebration of Life to honor Don Trout will take place September, 9th from 10 am to 2 pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 877 E Woodland St. Collinsville, TX. 76233
Continue reading …Top 5 Tips For Dealing With Horse Show Jitters
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on Top 5 Tips For Dealing With Horse Show Jitters
#2- Wait to head to the starting cone until the exhibitor before you is almost done with their pattern. If you head to the starting cone as soon as the exhibitor before you begins their pattern, the longer you must make your horse stand at the cone, anticipating the start of your pattern.
Continue reading …$70,000 Payout for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle Specialty Classes at APHA World Show
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on $70,000 Payout for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle Specialty Classes at APHA World Show
The Farnam Pleasure Stakes, Challenges and Sweepstakes classes for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle at the 2017 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show are more rewarding than ever. With the entry deadline fast approaching, don’t miss your chance to take home a piece of over $70,000 in added money and prizes earmarked for these events.
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Fame Unveils Special Display For 2017 Inductees
July 27, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Fame Unveils Special Display For 2017 Inductees
Four men and one woman were inducted in March during the 2017 AQHA Convention: AQHA Past President Peter J. Cofrancesco III of Sparta, New Jersey; AQHA Executive Committee member, the late Dick Monahan from Walla Walla, Washington; Bobby D. Cox of Fort Worth, Texas; the late Marvin Barnes of Ada, Oklahoma; and trainer and horsewoman Sandra Vaughn of Hernando, Florida. Five horses were also inducted: 1987 racing stallion Strawfly Special, 1985 western pleasure stallion Zips Chocolate Chip, 1994 show gelding Majestic Scotch, 1961 barrel racing mare Casey’s Ladylove and 1983 racing mare Dashing Phoebe.
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This often comes with quirks, such as a deathly fear of mini-horses, constant licking during Halter classes, or maybe even a preference for a specific type of bit. To bring out the best in these horses, trainers and exhibitors have to know how to deal with the quirks without shutting down what makes the horse great.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- Region Six Super 6 Horse Show
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- Region Six Super 6 Horse Show
Thanks to Rette Solomon for sharing some great candids from the Region Six Super 6 Series and Novice Regional Championship Show that recently took place July 18-23 at the Eastern States Expo in West Springfield, MA. Judges were Stephen Stephens, Terry Cross, Tony Burris, Holly Hover, Garry Roberts, Brad Jewett. If you’d like to share your […]
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- WPHC Star Spangled Classic
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- WPHC Star Spangled Classic
Thanks to Mike Davis and Michelle Preston for some fun photos from around the rings at the Washington State Paint Horse Club’s Star Spangled Classic that recently took place July 21-23 in Monroe, WA. If you’d like to share your horse show pics, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Elite Series Returns to 2017 Paint Horse Congress
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on Elite Series Returns to 2017 Paint Horse Congress
“Produce of Dam, Get of Sire, and Elite Congress Halter Champion are included in the schedule on Saturday, August 5th, and the winners will be presented special awards. Since the Produce of Dam and Get of Sire classes are on Saturday, we encourage breeders of both Halter and Performance horses to assemble get while at the show to present in these classes.”
Continue reading …American Immigration Policy and It’s Effect on the Horse Industry
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on American Immigration Policy and It’s Effect on the Horse Industry
“It is no secret that many of the workers on the backstretch at race tracks, on breeding farms and at horse shows are foreign born. Horse industry employers have for many years found it difficult to recruit American workers to fill these jobs,” said AHC President Julie Broadway. “For this reason, American immigration policy has been a major concern of the horse industry and the AHC has worked to ensure the H-2B non-agricultural and H-2A agricultural temporary foreign worker programs are a viable option for the industry. With an uncertain political climate, we felt it was important to provide more insight as to why the industry relies on these visas.”
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