Special Honors Awarded at 2015 APHA World in Memory of Great Horses
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on Special Honors Awarded at 2015 APHA World in Memory of Great Horses
Each year at the APHA World Championship Show, champions are crowned in events ranging from roping to halter to hunter under saddle—but a select group of horses are presented with special awards designed to remember the great horses who came before them. Not only do these special awards create a perpetual memory of those great horses, but they also honor excellence in specific events.
Continue reading …AQHA Modifies SHW355 Rule to Allow Use of Lip Cords For Halter Stallions, One Year and Older
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Modifies SHW355 Rule to Allow Use of Lip Cords For Halter Stallions, One Year and Older
During the meetings, several leading halter industry individuals and WCHA leadership presented a humane alternative to the lip chain, a lip cord. After taking comments and findings into consideration, the AQHA Executive Committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions, ages 1-year-old and older only, effective January 1, 2016.
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Children and big kids alike are entertained by the mischevious antics of the Elf On The Shelf. What happens when he gets loose in the barn?! Use this gallery as inspiration to help entertain the little equestrians in your life.
Continue reading …12/8 Vesicular Stomatitis Update: Positive Diagnosis in Ten CO Counties
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on 12/8 Vesicular Stomatitis Update: Positive Diagnosis in Ten CO Counties
The clinical signs of the disease include vesicles, erosions and sloughing of the skin on the muzzle, tongue, teats and above the hooves of susceptible livestock. Vesicles are usually only seen early in the course of the disease.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Horsewoman Lise von Uhlit
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Horsewoman Lise von Uhlit
Some weeks are tougher than others, and the past two weeks have proved to be very tragic for the horse industry. Within a span of the last 14 days, we have lost numerous friends, mentors, great horsemen, mothers, daughters, fathers, and husbands.
Continue reading …How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or AQHA Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016.
Continue reading …IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
“With the help and expertise of Mark Harrell’s staff we will revise our six judge show schedule to better serve our exhibitors and make the Mayflower bigger and better than ever. We look forward to this exciting venue. Stay tuned for upcoming show information,” said Donnelly.
Continue reading …Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
This move will help expand participation in recreational riding by awarding PAC credits for hours spent riding or driving one’s Paint Horse and provide additional year-end and incremental recognition awards to participants.
Continue reading …Don’t Forget: December 15th Stall Reservation Deadline For Gold Coast, Gulf Coast, Fox Lea, and FITS
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Don’t Forget: December 15th Stall Reservation Deadline For Gold Coast, Gulf Coast, Fox Lea, and FITS
For all of you looking to kick off the 2016 show season with a bang, December 15th is a very important date. This is the deadline to guarantee all stall reservations for the Gold Coast Circuit, Gulf Coast Circuit, Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, and Fox Lea Winter Circuit.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces November Riders of the Month: Smith, Gasser, McMullen, Dotson
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on NCEA Announces November Riders of the Month: Smith, Gasser, McMullen, Dotson
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Tuesday announced its November Riders of the Month, recognizing outstanding performances from the third month of the 2015-16 collegiate equestrian season.
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