Help Create the Theme For 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress
December 2, 2016 Comments Off on Help Create the Theme For 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Thank you for celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the All American Quarter Horse Congress with us. As we look into next year’s event, we are asking you for your input/suggestions for the 2017 Congress theme. Follow the link below to participate in helping us create the next theme as we move into 2017. 2017 Theme
Continue reading …2016 APHA High Point Novice Youth Rookie Standings
December 1, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 APHA High Point Novice Youth Rookie Standings
APHA and Gist Silversmiths are excited to help Novice Youth exhibitors get the most out of the first year showing. Remember, the No. 1 year-end Novice Youth Rookie in each zone for 2016 will receive a custom Gist Silversmiths trophy buckle. Gist is especially excited to celebrate these Youth who have fallen in love with APHA and will continue to grow with the association.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Congress and NSBA World Champion, A Movin Machine
December 1, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Congress and NSBA World Champion, A Movin Machine
“Kacie, of course, is truly heartbroken, but it helps to know he was admired by others. He was such a great horse, and I really feel it was because of him that many special people were brought into our lives. She’s having a tough time, but is so thankful she had her Benny for the past three years.”
Continue reading …75 Performance and Halter Horses in Pro Horse Services December Internet Auction
December 1, 2016 Comments Off on 75 Performance and Halter Horses in Pro Horse Services December Internet Auction
Professional Horse Services The DECEMBER INTERNET AUCTION features 75 Halter, Performance, Pleasure and All Around Horses. Halter and Pleasure horses include show horses, prospects and breeding stock. The working performance horses are geared to the Reining and Ranch Horse events, as well as trail riding. Bidding Opens Monday December 5th for the December auction and […]
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“The digestive tract contains two-thirds of the horse’s immune system, making it critical to short- and long-term health,” said Dr. Joyce Harman, internationally known integrative veterinarian and founder of the Harmany Equine Clinic. “A change in the weather can add stress to the poorly designed system, which can not only prohibit optimal operation, but open the door to illness as well.”
Continue reading …The Best “Horsey-Themed” Gender Reveal Ever! One Year Later…
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on The Best “Horsey-Themed” Gender Reveal Ever! One Year Later…
“My husband and I grew up in the rodeo industry and still compete professionally today. We searched the Internet for ideas that would fit our lifestyle and couldn’t find the perfect solution. We came up with the idea of ‘Bull or Pony.'”
Continue reading …2016 Purina Turkey Tournament Results- Gordyville
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Purina Turkey Tournament Results- Gordyville
12 teams compete in the inaugural Purina Turkey Team Tournament over Thanksgiving weekend in Gifford, IL. at the Gordyville AQHA horse show. The event was sponsored by Purina/Prairie Land Feeds. Each team consisted of one youth, one amateur, and one open horse. Only youth, amateur, and open classes counted for points. Congratulations to the winners! […]
Continue reading …Dozens of Horses Displaced by Great Smoky Mountain Wildfire
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on Dozens of Horses Displaced by Great Smoky Mountain Wildfire
In the middle of a raging wildfire, Brian Minton drove his truck and horse trailer up a gravel road to transport a pony to safety. The trip was one of several Minton made evacuating horses from the wildfire sweeping through the Great Smoky Mountains and Sevier County, Tennessee, forcing evacuations at tourist destinations in Pigeon Force and Gatlinburg.
Continue reading …Learn From the Legends Clinic Kicked Off With Clint Haverty and Bob Loomis at NRHA Futurity
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on Learn From the Legends Clinic Kicked Off With Clint Haverty and Bob Loomis at NRHA Futurity
As Loomis stood in the stands, taking questions posed by the audience, Haverty rode his horse Whodini, demonstrating training techniques, and at one point rode brideless, a pinnacle moment of the demonstration. The “Learn from the Legends” brought a diverse crowd of horse enthusiasts to the 2016 NRHA Futurity & Adequan NAAC. For those who missed it, the entire clinic was aired on Facebook Live for people who wanted to watch via social media.
Continue reading …Oklahoma State University Wins Merial AQHA World Collegiate Horse Judging Contest For Second Year in a Row
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on Oklahoma State University Wins Merial AQHA World Collegiate Horse Judging Contest For Second Year in a Row
The American Quarter Horse Foundation provides scholarships to the college or university of the world champion team, reserve world champion team and third-place teams in the junior and senior college divisions in the contest.
• World champion team: $2,000
• Reserve world champion team: $1,250
• Third-place team: $750