Cases of EHV-1 Confirmed in Wisconsin, Single Location
May 16, 2016 Comments Off on Cases of EHV-1 Confirmed in Wisconsin, Single Location
After testing every horse on the Seoul Creek Farm property, it was determined that an additional 11 horses have either tested positive on nasal swab, blood test or both.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves Recommendations From Welfare Commission Regarding Use of Dye, Belly Bands, and More
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Approves Recommendations From Welfare Commission Regarding Use of Dye, Belly Bands, and More
– AQHA will amend its current rule that prohibits the use of dye or other substances to alter or hide natural markings to also include the prohibition of dye to hide abuse.
– AQHA will prohibit the use of belly bands at AQHA events starting June 1, 2016.
AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
AQHA judges will now have the authority to also disqualify exhibitors for any piece of accouterment or attire that would give an exhibitor an unfair advantage. The Executive Committee approved additional rule changes specifically for showmanship, horsemanship and hunt seat equitation classes.
Continue reading …Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
May 9, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
The Elite Halter Futurity is open to AQHA, APHA, PHBA, ApHC, and ABRA stallions. All weanlings sired by enrolled stallions will be eligible to show.
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#13- Nyquist Fun Fact: The favorite. This horse is undefeated in seven races and has earned $3,289,000. As a lifelong fan of the NHL Detroit Red Wings, the owner has a habit of naming horses after his favorite hockey players like, Datsyuk, Lindstrom, Zetterberg, Mrazek, Kronwall, Tatar, and now Gustav Nyquist.
Continue reading …Congratulations My Intention on Becoming a Million Dollar Sire!
May 3, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations My Intention on Becoming a Million Dollar Sire!
According to Robin Glenn Pedigrees, foals by My Intention have won a total of $1,030,343 to date. In addition to being a sire of multiple Congress and World Champions, My Intention is an AQHA and APHA Leading Sire. My Intention is by Playgirls Conclusion and out of RPL My Te Touching.
Continue reading …4 Days Left to Nominate For 2016 Western Pleasure Super Sires Event!
April 26, 2016 Comments Off on 4 Days Left to Nominate For 2016 Western Pleasure Super Sires Event!
This year, WPSS eligible offspring can compete in one of three classes: Santé Medical Aesthetics Non-Pro Yearling Longe-Line that will pay $5,000 to first place, Equine Chronicle Limited Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure that will pay $10,000 to first place and Equine Chronicle Open Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure that will pay $10,000 to first place.
Continue reading …NCAA Affirms Support For Collegiate Equestrian
April 21, 2016 Comments Off on NCAA Affirms Support For Collegiate Equestrian
The CWA voted on and approved a statement recommending that Equestrian remain on the Emerging Sports list due to new organizational efforts, membership feedback, and potential growth. The goal of the National Advisory Board is to develop the financial support to make Equestrian the first financially-independent non-revenue generating collegiate sport.
Continue reading …Horse Community Coming Together to Assist in Dramatic Rescues During Houston Flood
April 20, 2016 Comments Off on Horse Community Coming Together to Assist in Dramatic Rescues During Houston Flood
“We swam out ten horses from a barn down the street,” she says. “Every horse had water up over their backs, and they were swimming. We took in another 15 that are staying with us here until the water goes down at their places.”
Continue reading …2016 NCEA Championship Recap, Congrats Auburn Equestrian!
April 18, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 NCEA Championship Recap, Congrats Auburn Equestrian!
No. 6 seed TCU was able to fight its way all the way into the National Championship meet on Saturday, April 16, but in the end, it was No. 1 seed Auburn that was able to hold on for an 8-7 win for the Tigers’ first National Championship since 2013.
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