Grammy Award Winning Singer, Lyle Lovett, Honored with NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Grammy Award Winning Singer, Lyle Lovett, Honored with NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2018 recipient of the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award is Lyle Lovett of Spring, Texas. The renowned singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer is an active NRHA competitor who has raised thousands of dollars for the RHF and has donated his services to promote the National Reining Horse Association and the sport of reining at NRHA and National Reining Breeders Classic events.
Continue reading …Have You Ever Considered Your Pet’s Mental Health?
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Have You Ever Considered Your Pet’s Mental Health?
In dogs, mental illness commonly manifests in the form of:
– aggression towards people or animals
– fears and phobias, for example of thunderstorms
– compulsion such as tail or shadow chasing
– cognitive decline in older dogs.
New Research Suggests Pets Can Help Those Living with Mental Illness
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on New Research Suggests Pets Can Help Those Living with Mental Illness
The study involved 54 participants with a severe mental illness, for example, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Twenty-five of the participants identified a pet as being important in the everyday management of their illness. What’s more, of these 25 participants, more than half identified their pet as being one of the most important things to them in managing their mental health.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA and PtHA World Champion, Sheiks Winning Colors (2003-2017)
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA and PtHA World Champion, Sheiks Winning Colors (2003-2017)
“His demeanor – without fail- was always happy,” she says. “He was loved by many, but I will miss him the most.”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From NQHL Huntfield Medal Championships- October 7-8
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Photos and Results From NQHL Huntfield Medal Championships- October 7-8
NQHL Youth Medal Championship:
Champion – Haleigh Holliday riding Lasting Exposure, Owner: Kaylee Holliday, Trainer: Debra Furlong-Byrne.
Reserve Champion – Caroline Bradley riding Whatmadeyousaythat. Owner: Carolina Bradley. Trainer: David Miller.
Check out the New Quarter Horse Congress Jacket Program!
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Check out the New Quarter Horse Congress Jacket Program!
“The Congress is very excited about a major change Schneiders is offering as our official jacket sponsor. Exhibitors now will have the opportunity to personalize their jackets plus add additional winner’s patches to highlight their multiple successes,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.
Continue reading …AQHA to Host First Online Ring Steward Seminar Dec. 11th
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA to Host First Online Ring Steward Seminar Dec. 11th
The American Quarter Horse Association will host its first online ring steward education seminar December 11. Top AQHA ring stewards Gale Little, Tracey Hatakeyama and Bobbie Walton will teach the webinar.
Continue reading …Young Ranch Riders Fundraise Their Way to Congress
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Young Ranch Riders Fundraise Their Way to Congress
Brynn Tyler (9), Isabella Barber (11), Laura Larmon (12), Aurianna Hollister (13), and Bethany Tyler (18) of the Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association (EMRHA) raised the more than $2,000 they needed to make a weekend trip to Columbus just to experience the magic of the Cutting and Reining events.
Continue reading …Donations Flood in For APHA World Show Tack Drive
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Donations Flood in For APHA World Show Tack Drive
At the APHA World Championship Show, the program narrowed its focus to assist therapeutic barns affected by Hurricane Harvey; many of South Texas barns lost everything during the storm.
Continue reading …A Cautionary Tale About Misrepresenting Sale Price
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on A Cautionary Tale About Misrepresenting Sale Price
According to Dressage News, an American horse sale agent, Caroline Roffman is being sued for “alleged fraud” and “intentionally misrepresenting” the sale price of a horse. The suit claims the horse was actually sold for $900,000 while the sale price presented to the owner was $300,000.
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