Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
When you think about a Halter horse, what first comes to mind? Striking beauty? Finely chiseled muscles? Versatility? If that last description doesn’t immediately come to mind, there’s a reason. It might be because, somewhere in the continuous improvement of the elite Halter horse, the focus on how these horses with great conformation can perform was lost.
Colt With Non-Visual Eye Receives Incredible Injection to Restore Vision
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Colt With Non-Visual Eye Receives Incredible Injection to Restore Vision
“There’s a bit of an art as to when exactly to do the injection.” If done too soon, the procedure can cause a re-bleed because it takes away the eye’s ability to clot naturally. But waiting too long can cause permanent eye damage.
Continue reading …2019 Sun and Surf Circuit is a Wrap!
May 23, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 Sun and Surf Circuit is a Wrap!
The Amateur Level 1 Champion was Samantha Floyd with Dark By Moonlite. Reserve was Megan Avidano with Only A Show Off. The Amateur Champion was Lauren Stanley with Extremely Good Stuff. Reserve was Amy Groefsema with My Dream Remembered. The Select Champion was Dan Yeager with Cracking The Code. Reserve was Kent Ray Taylor with Don’t Think Twice. The Super Select Champion was Kathy Tobin with RA Undisputed. Reserve was Stephanie Anderson with Sol De Conquistador.
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During the past 3 decades, research has shed light on many genetic diseases in horses, including several defects in Quarter Horses and other breeds that have utilized Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of these diseases cropped up in recent years, originating from mutations in individuals that were ancestors of some of today’s popular animals, and the new trait was perpetuated in numerous offspring.
Continue reading …Complete Results From SOQHA Madness- More Than 12,500 AQHA Entries!
May 22, 2019 Comments Off on Complete Results From SOQHA Madness- More Than 12,500 AQHA Entries!
An Equine Production reports that the traditionally huge show was even larger this year with an almost 500 entry increase.
Continue reading …Photos and Results from GQHA Summer Kickoff
May 21, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results from GQHA Summer Kickoff
Robin Barrow and Heza Blazin Machine were named the Open Champions. The Level 1/Novice Amateur Champion was Monica Parker Yeoman with Lil Lucky Decision. The Amateur Champion was Robin Barrow with Heza Blazin Machine.
Continue reading …Rusty Green and The Beat Gos On Win SOQHA Madness Maiden Western Pleasure
May 20, 2019 Comments Off on Rusty Green and The Beat Gos On Win SOQHA Madness Maiden Western Pleasure
Of 20 entries, the judges, Holly Hover, Sara Simons, Garth Gooding, and Jon Barry, determined the winner to be Rusty Green with The Beat Gos On, winning $15,000 for Natasha Blanchard. The Reserve Champion was Randy Wilson with Battmans Vital Gal, winning $7,500 for Ron Shelly. Third was Jason English with Sure Am Southern, winning $5,000 for Marilyn White.
Continue reading …Zuidema and Knockin It Out Win Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Madness
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Zuidema and Knockin It Out Win Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Madness
Today’s main event at the SOQHA Madness was The Equine Chronicle Novice Horse Western Pleasure that awarded a whopping $15,000 check to the champion. 14 entries were shown and the judges- Jon Barry, Garth Gooding, Sara Simons, and Rhonda Replogle- determined that Katy Jo Zuidema with Knockin It Out should be crowned the winners. Katy Jo was in the saddle today for owner, Kathryn Frederick.
Continue reading …Sunshine & Luxury – The World Equestrian Center Comes to Ocala
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Sunshine & Luxury – The World Equestrian Center Comes to Ocala
It’s probably one of the most anticipated equestrian facility openings, not only in Florida, but across the nation. Promises of equine and human accommodations, the likes of which haven’t been seen before, have tantalized exhibitors and vendors alike since the project was first announced in 2017. The World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio has played host to many prestigious equestrian events and, starting in 2021, its southern twin, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, will carry on as one of the premier show facilities in the country, if not the world.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results- Little 7/Lucky 7 Classic
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results- Little 7/Lucky 7 Classic
The Level 1 Champion was Aint Too Lazy, ridden by Carli Pitts. The Reserve Champion was Ona Krymsun Kid, ridden by Vicky Holt Parker. The Senior Horse Champion was Like A Boss for Janis Howard. The Reserve Champion was Ona Krymsun Kid for Pamela Hall. The Junior Horse Champion was Al Amaze You for Jennifer Clark. The Reserve Champion was Smooth Like Jazz for Miranda Schaefer.
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