Back to Berrien Futurity will be held June 21-24, 2023! Below is the tentative schedule released on October 31st (updates to follow). Click to enlarge! From the Back to Berrien Futurity Facebook page: “We look forward to a fun a successful show with you. Please do not hesitate to call Gil, Jon, or Charles with […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ More than $1.44 million was enough to draw the horse world’s top halter enthusiasts to Fort Worth, Texas, to vie for championship honors and jaw-dropping payouts. The 2022 Halter Million, a collaborative event between APHA and the World Conformation Horse Association, demonstrated the power of partnership and prize money in creating […]
Continue reading …The 2022 WCHA Breeder’s Championship & Big Money Halter Futurities were held September 24th through October 1st, 2022, in conjunction with the APHA Halter Million. The WCHA alliance with the APHA World Show brought 3 futurity programs – WCHA, Big Money, and APHA Breeders Trust – to one venue with an opportunity for big payouts for […]
Continue reading …APHA The late Gary & Linda T Gordon of Argyle, Texas, earned the Leading Breeder Award at the 2022 APHA/WCHA Halter Million. Horses that contributed toward the honor included: Glamourella FG Miss Sassy Pants (pictured left) FG Ring Of Fire (pictured right) Drunkk Dial FG Charismatic FG Legacy FG Forever Charming (pictured center) FG Want A […]
Continue reading …By Melissa Johnson, DVM, Weitz Equine Veterinary Services We have been seeing a higher than average volume of choke cases recently. The good news is that choke is probably the most preventable horse emergency we treat. So, let’s get into what choke is and how you can help prevent it! What Is Choke? Choke is when […]
Continue reading …The Congress stall fronts are a beloved aspect of the show. Elaborate construction of virtual homes, ranches, front porches, and cantinas sprout from many of the stall blocks. From grandiose to rustic, contemporary elegance to outdoorsy retreat, each reflects the nature of the farm that constructed it.
Continue reading …APHA When the dust settled, Execute was named the Breeders’ Futurity Leading Sire of both the Platinum and Gold divisions. This was his third consecutive year to win the Platinum Leading Sire title. This year, Execute had 13 foals that earned $79,509 in Platinum Breeders’ Futurity classes and 12 that earned $26,492 in Gold Breeders’ […]
Continue reading …In the nearly 30 years that this lawyer has authored Equine Law articles in addition to her 4 books, not to mention a busy law practice, inquiries and legal matters have arisen from horse businesses and owners who have found themselves in legal hot water.
Continue reading …