He Did It! American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown!
June 6, 2015 Comments Off on He Did It! American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown!
For those who haven’t been keeping track, it’s been 37 years since we’ve had a Triple Crown winner. During that time, 13 horses have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes only to be defeated at the Belmont.
Continue reading …2015 NSBA World Show Qualifying Announced!
June 3, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 NSBA World Show Qualifying Announced!
Additionally, the 2015 NSBA World Championship Show Entry Booklet is now available online! To view the booklet, or to download the 2015 NSBA World Championship Show Entry Forms, visit www.nsba.com.
Continue reading …AQHA Removes Mandatory Retirement Age Rule For Judges
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Removes Mandatory Retirement Age Rule For Judges
The American Quarter Horse Association Judges and Executive committees recently voted to remove Rule SHW 910.12, “A judge shall accept mandatory retirement at age 75.”
Continue reading …AQHA Announces New “Exhibitor-Friendly Schedule” For 2015 World Show
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Announces New “Exhibitor-Friendly Schedule” For 2015 World Show
Also new this year, in order for a horse to be crowned the 2015 Farnam Superhorse, the horse must be nationally qualified, entered and shown in three classes in three categories.
Continue reading …Farms/Ranches in Texas Damaged by Flooding/Tornados Can Apply For Relief Funds
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on Farms/Ranches in Texas Damaged by Flooding/Tornados Can Apply For Relief Funds
Funds may be used to rebuild fences, restore operations and pay for other agricultural relief efforts.
Continue reading …2015 Liberty Classic QH Show Postponed
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Liberty Classic QH Show Postponed
The Liberty Horse Show, originally slated for July 22-26 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, has been postponed due to booking conflicts. The show will maintain priority dates for 2016.
Continue reading …In the Face of Severe Weather, Take Steps to Protect Livestock and Animals
May 28, 2015 Comments Off on In the Face of Severe Weather, Take Steps to Protect Livestock and Animals
With the rain, flooding, and tornados across Texas, Oklahoma, and the central US. learn how to protect your livestock and animals before disaster strikes.
Continue reading …FBI Announces Reward Leading to Arrest of $130,000 Horse Carriage Arson
May 28, 2015 Comments Off on FBI Announces Reward Leading to Arrest of $130,000 Horse Carriage Arson
Fires were set in two separate horse carriage storage areas, and the words “SAVE THE HORSES” and “FREEDOM” were spray-painted on two interior walls.
Continue reading …Crundwell Loses Battle to Keep Trophies, Awards, Show Clothing
May 27, 2015 Comments Off on Crundwell Loses Battle to Keep Trophies, Awards, Show Clothing
Government officials announced today that they will continue to pursue whatever Crundwell assets remain, in an effort to provide financial compensation for what’s being described as the “largest embezzlement in United States history.”
Continue reading …1 Horse Euthanized in Virginia Due to EHV-1, Had Not Traveled Recently
May 27, 2015 Comments Off on 1 Horse Euthanized in Virginia Due to EHV-1, Had Not Traveled Recently
The report indicates that the horse had not traveled recently and no other horses at the location showed any signs of the disease. Still, all horses on the farm will be monitored for 21 days past the date of the initial horse’s euthanization.
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