Two 2018 APHA Registration-based Rule Changes Now in Effect
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on Two 2018 APHA Registration-based Rule Changes Now in Effect
– RG-070-2: Allows a solid Paint with one APHA-registered parent (sire or dam) to advance to the Regular Registry if the horse also has the Tobiano gene and a Paint trait.
– RG-070-4: Expands the list of eligible traits for consideration of RG-070.E. status changes for horses with at least one tobiano or tovero parent (foal must be out of 2 APHA-registered parents).
Continue reading …IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
FMCSA is announcing an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for agriculture-related transportation. Additionally, during this time period, FMCSA will publish final guidance on both the agricultural 150 air-mile hours-of-service exemption and personal conveyance.
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After the long and crazy winter the United States has experienced, we’re all ready for spring and summer to come in full force. But is your horse? To make sure your horse is able to stay healthy to enjoy the beautiful, warm weather, make sure to check all these items off your list, from hoof to ear.
Continue reading …Don Manuelo, Sandi Morgan, and Chico Garcia Honored During APHA Hall of Fame Banquet
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on Don Manuelo, Sandi Morgan, and Chico Garcia Honored During APHA Hall of Fame Banquet
“I honestly believe ring stewards are the silent heroes who keep our horse industry alive,” David said. “These are the folks who make sure the horse show happens: they see to the important behind-the-scenes issues and ensure horse shows run smoothly for exhibitors, and they keep the show moving and take care of judges so that we can focus on our job of judging the horse show.”
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Fresh spring grass is very appealing, and horses can chomp through an incredible amount of forage in a relatively short time. So how can this readily available, appealing, natural forage be dangerous for some horses and ponies?
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- the Love of a Little Girl
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- the Love of a Little Girl
A 1 1/2 year-old Kinsley gives A Scenic Pleasure a big smooch! (Pleasure Power X It’s Scenic On Top)
Continue reading …Harris Leather and Silverworks Announces New Line of Ranch Saddles
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on Harris Leather and Silverworks Announces New Line of Ranch Saddles
“Most ranch saddles now are repurposed, cheaper, factory made saddles. Our saddles are known for their fit and finish. These ranch saddles will offer to the riders a very high quality, well fitting, great riding saddle. It will give them a handmade saddle option when showing in the ranch classes.”
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Vital Signs Are Good was a champion and a producer of champions. The 2000 red roan mare was by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Vitalism by An Awesome Mister. She was bred by Kristin T. Rinkenberger of Morton, Illinois, and was last owned by Joe and Karen Moran of Laguna Hills, California. She won the AQHA 2-year-old western pleasure world championship in 2002 and continued winning. She earned 13 world championships, eight reserve world championships and eight Superiors. She earned $288,581 before becoming a broodmare.
Continue reading …If You Build It, They Will Come – Architect Todd Gralla
March 14, 2018 Comments Off on If You Build It, They Will Come – Architect Todd Gralla
Architect Todd Gralla’s legacy is built on a foundation of family, horses, and future equestrianism
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The idea to say bye (at least for one show) to my blingy vest came to mind in an early afternoon of May 2016.
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