Cross Training For Competitive Equines?
December 23, 2019 Comments Off on Cross Training For Competitive Equines?
“Whether it be a football player studying ballet or a dressage horse learning to work cows – cross-training is a central pillar to athletic success and longevity.” – Dr. Brianne Henderson BVMS MRCVS, Ferguson Equine Veterinary Services & Toronto Equine Hospital
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of TopHat And Tails (2005-2019)
December 20, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of TopHat And Tails (2005-2019)
“I just can’t believe he’s gone. He was such a big part of my growing up and taught me so much. I’m going to miss him.”
Continue reading …FPHC Show Season Wraps With Christmas Fun!
December 19, 2019 Comments Off on FPHC Show Season Wraps With Christmas Fun!
This time of year, clubs pull out all the stops to help get their exhibitors into the Christmas spirit, and that was very evident at the recent Florida Paint Horse Club’s six-judge Holiday Classic that took place December 13-15 in Tampa. The four-judge show was officiated by Kelly Boles Chapman, Rob MeNeeley, Julie Thompson, and Daren Wright. The two-judge show was officiated by Lori Gordon and Sandy Jirkovsky.
Continue reading …Loads of Christmas Fun at the ShoMe Holiday ShoDown!
December 18, 2019 Comments Off on Loads of Christmas Fun at the ShoMe Holiday ShoDown!
A holiday tradition year after year, the ShoMe Holiday ShoDown in Lansing, Michigan pulled out all the stops this year with an Exhibitor Pizza Party, Ugly Sweater Contest, cookie decorating, and more at their annual event.
Continue reading …Check Out AQHA’s Newly Approved Safety Lead For Halter- Jan. 1st, 2020
December 17, 2019 Comments Off on Check Out AQHA’s Newly Approved Safety Lead For Halter- Jan. 1st, 2020
Beginning January 1, 2020, a soft/flexible nonabrasive protective leather/leather-like covered chain may be used, in addition to the currently approved lip cord, in designated halter classes.
Continue reading …How Safe is Your Horse Trailer, Really?
December 16, 2019 Comments Off on How Safe is Your Horse Trailer, Really?
Have you ever just backed up to your horse trailer, attached it to your truck, loaded your horses and drove on down the road without another thought? Well, I hate to admit it, but I have.
Continue reading …Pray and Persevere- How Showing Horses is Helping Kathy Stoll Beat Pancreatic Cancer
December 13, 2019 Comments Off on Pray and Persevere- How Showing Horses is Helping Kathy Stoll Beat Pancreatic Cancer
“My advice to others going through something similar is that as hard as some days can be, you just hold on to God’s hand and try to keep going. There was a time when I wanted to give up. I was going to sign Charley over to Joe and Brenna and call it quits, but they wouldn’t let me. My husband, Jim, calls Charley the best medicine I can have.”
Continue reading …The Five-Time World Champion That Nobody Wanted
December 12, 2019 Comments Off on The Five-Time World Champion That Nobody Wanted
“I like to compare Hudson to an ugly duckling. He was big and awkward as a yearling, and no one wanted him, but he grew up to be a beautiful champion.”
Continue reading …2020 AQHA Rulebook Now Available Online and in Print
December 11, 2019 Comments Off on 2020 AQHA Rulebook Now Available Online and in Print
The AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online as a free PDF at www.aqha.com/aqha-rulebook. The printed rulebook can be purchased for $5 through the AQH Store at www.aqhstore.com.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2019 GA Classic
December 10, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2019 GA Classic
The L1 Amateur Champion was Monica Parker Yeoman with Lil Lucky Decision. The Rookie Amateur was Dana Latimer with Fit N Frosty. The Amateur Champion was Danielle Mego with Dark Knight Seeker. The Rookie Youth winner was
Charlotte Brooks with To You Lazy.