Halter Horse Industry Legend, Mr. Yella Fella, Has Passed Away at Age 19
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on Halter Horse Industry Legend, Mr. Yella Fella, Has Passed Away at Age 19
“We felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a horse like him,” Gordon says. “I feel like he has left behind a record and a legacy that will stand the test of time.”
Continue reading …Justin Ware and My Ohhh My Win Yearling Fillies at 2014 AQHYA World Show
August 2, 2014 Comments Off on Justin Ware and My Ohhh My Win Yearling Fillies at 2014 AQHYA World Show
UPDATE: Justin Ware just led Dock Holliday to his second World Championship of the morning in 3-Year-Old Geldings.
Continue reading …Ireland Cofrancesco and Vincenzo Zini Win Aged Geldings at 2014 AQHYA World
August 1, 2014 Comments Off on Ireland Cofrancesco and Vincenzo Zini Win Aged Geldings at 2014 AQHYA World
In his first year in the Aged Geldings division, Vincenzo Zini, led by Ireland Cofrancesco, won the World Championship title this afternoon at the 2014 AQHYA World Show. Last year, Cofrancesco and “Vinny” were the World Champions in the 3-Year-Old Geldings class.
Continue reading …11-Year-Old Reece Hooker and I’m Plumb Obvious Win 66 Entry Performance Halter Geldings
August 1, 2014 Comments Off on 11-Year-Old Reece Hooker and I’m Plumb Obvious Win 66 Entry Performance Halter Geldings
“When I was in the top two, I was jumping up and down because it was so cool!”
Continue reading …Jack Medows Leads SurprizenthePrincess to Win in Performance Halter Mares at 2014 AQHYA World
August 1, 2014 Comments Off on Jack Medows Leads SurprizenthePrincess to Win in Performance Halter Mares at 2014 AQHYA World
“A lot of reiners are shorter built, and she’s one of the only ones, I’ve seen, that has the balance and strength to go on top of it. We looked at her papers, and her mother goes back to Impressive, so that makes me think that’s where she gets it.”
Continue reading …14 New Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas, Total of 35 Confirmed
July 31, 2014 Comments Off on 14 New Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas, Total of 35 Confirmed
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of 14 new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in both horses and cows in South and Central Texas. Twelve new premises are located in Bastrop County, one new premises is in Travis County and one new premises is located in Val Verde County. Two cases of VS […]
Continue reading …Vesicular Stomatitis Certificate Requirements For 2014 AQHA Youth World Show
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on Vesicular Stomatitis Certificate Requirements For 2014 AQHA Youth World Show
Certain exhibitors attending the 2014 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show will need to show a recent vesicular stomatitis free equine health certificate.
Continue reading …USDA Urged to Enforce Horse Protection Act at Horse and Livestock Auctions
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on USDA Urged to Enforce Horse Protection Act at Horse and Livestock AuctionsHSUS press release The public sale of horses bearing evidence of soring is prohibited by federal law, but The Humane Society of the United States has found evidence that some horse and livestock auctions are not abiding. The HSUS urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pursue meaningful penalties against auctions that facilitate the sale […]
Continue reading …Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
“The thought of someone going into his stall, in the middle of the night, to strip this horse of his picturesque mane, tail, and forelock… Also, they spray painted the letter ‘R’ on his body and on his stall door.”
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Reorganization- Trent Taylor Named COO/Treasurer, 14 Positions Eliminated
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Reorganization- Trent Taylor Named COO/Treasurer, 14 Positions Eliminated
Without question, the most difficult decision that countless businesses have faced in recent years is to eliminate positions. As part of AQHA’s reorganization, the difficult decision was made to eliminate 14 positions to align the Association’s staffing needs with today’s registration, transfer and membership demands.
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