Results From Inaugural 2017 Fall Harvest Championship
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Results From Inaugural 2017 Fall Harvest Championship
With just shy of 2,700 AQHA entries, the new Fall Harvest Championship Show showed an impressive turnout for its first year. The inaugural multi-breed event took place October 5-8 in Des Moines, IA, with an innovative format that included a five judge AQHA show with a four judge ABRA show.
Continue reading …Snakes are Springing – Protect Your Animals from Deadly Encounters
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Snakes are Springing – Protect Your Animals from Deadly Encounters
Bites from some snakes will cause an animal to collapse, and then seem to recover. This can give false confidence that the animal is okay, but what is really happening is the snake toxins are spreading through the system and wreaking havoc. Within a few hours, other signs start to develop.
Continue reading …AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
“Halter is the basis for establishing the standard of the breed,” said Luba. “We want to determine whether a nomination program, in addition to the current qualifying methods, will contribute to the stabilization of halter entries at the world shows and increase the purses for these classes.”
Continue reading …Garth Brooks to Play at 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Garth Brooks to Play at 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Garth Brooks ticket on-sale has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. More than 20,000 tickets total for the two RODEOHOUSTON® Garth Brooks concerts will be available for purchase online at rodeohouston.com.
Continue reading …Today is Pre-Entry Deadline For 2017 Color Breed Congress
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Today is Pre-Entry Deadline For 2017 Color Breed Congress
Today is the deadline day for pre-entries for the 2017 Color Breed Congress that’s scheduled to take place November 3rd-11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Entries must be postmarked by today’s date, October 10th, in order to receive pre-entry pricing.
Continue reading …The Congress Begins With Special Wins
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on The Congress Begins With Special Wins
The beginning days of the Congress are special for anyone in attendance. The air gets cooler while exhibitors and spectators alike begin to experience that unmistakable feeling because—the Congress is here.
Continue reading …A Trail Riding Accident, a Horse With a Fractured Leg, Would You Know What to Do?
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on A Trail Riding Accident, a Horse With a Fractured Leg, Would You Know What to Do?
The scenario Green organized revolved around a trail riding accident involving a fallen horse that suffered a repairable fractured leg. The horse owner and riding companions remained at risk from the injured animal (represented by a life-sized mannequin), and the presence of live animals and riders from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse enhanced the reality of the exercise.
Continue reading …AQHA Extends Memberships Due to Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Wildfires
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Extends Memberships Due to Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Wildfires
AQHA is automatically extending all AQHA memberships that are due to expire between now and October 31, 2017, for an additional 90 days for areas affected by the hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires. Members will receive a new renewal notice closer to their adjusted expiration date. Members will also receive a new AQHA membership card in the mail within the next few weeks that will reflect their adjusted expiration.
Continue reading …FAQ’s About the Congress Classroom, and Tutor Schedule
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on FAQ’s About the Congress Classroom, and Tutor Schedule
By now, you’ve probably heard rumors about the Congress Classroom, a place for kids to work on their school assignments while out of town at the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Thanks to sponsors, the classroom will be fully equipped with printers, WiFi access, tutors, snacks, and the opportunity to win some random prizes!
Continue reading …The Next Generation Dominates at the Congress
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on The Next Generation Dominates at the Congress
For three young horse women who are lifelong riders, the 2017 Congress has been one to remember. Each young woman has won the Congress before and all three decided to come again. Their passion and dedication to the industry is evident not only in their competitive rides in the show pen, but the bond and love they have with their horses.
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