2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Recap: Complete Results and Photos
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Recap: Complete Results and Photos
The industry’s elite Halter horses and handlers gathered this past weekend in Des Moines, Iowa for the premier Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship, which awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars, beautiful bronze trophies, golden globes, and even the year’s use of two horse trailers to a few lucky competitors.
Continue reading …Like Birchbox For the Horse Industry… Introducing Western Werx and Kaboodlz!
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Like Birchbox For the Horse Industry… Introducing Western Werx and Kaboodlz!
“Western Werx is for the consumer who loves western design. This box is focused on the person more than the horse. These products will range from accessories to jewelry and household items that everyone can enjoy.”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2015 American Royal
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2015 American Royal
The 2015 American Royal Horse Show wrapped up over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri with 5,000 entries recorded in all divisions! Judges for the show were Jonathan Meilleur, Michael Colvin, Clint Fullerton, Suzy Jeane, Clark Scoggin, and Merle Arbo. Several special events took place during the show, including the Joe’s BBQ Exhibitor’s Party that was […]
Continue reading …Progress in Pain Recognition in Horses
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Progress in Pain Recognition in Horses
Hiding pain is one of the top survival skills of the horse. An important part of horse ownership is learning to recognize the signs a horse may be in discomfort rather than dismissing certain subtle cues as just bad behavior.
Continue reading …Big Changes Coming to AQHA Incentive Fund
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Big Changes Coming to AQHA Incentive Fund
To make the program more beneficial to all competitors, effective January 1, 2016, competition licenses will no longer be required, and the point cap will change to one plus the average number of points earned during the year.
Continue reading …Congratulations New and Now “Un-retired” AQHA Judges!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations New and Now “Un-retired” AQHA Judges!
In May, the AQHA Judges and Executive committees voted to remove Rule SHW910.12: “A judge shall accept mandatory retirement at age 75.” For recertification, these individuals were required to make scores above 75 percent on video judging and above 80 percent on the rulebook exam.
Continue reading …2015 American Royal Update: Royal Feast is Tonight!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 American Royal Update: Royal Feast is Tonight!
Tonight, get ready for The Royal Feast where each barn will provide their own signature dish and be judged for the chance to win the title of “Most Spectacular Host” and a crystal trophy. Come to the main barn at 6 pm to enjoy dishes like Crostini with Prosciutto from Hunters Ridge/Paula Pray and Hillbilly Hot Wings and Redneck Refreshments from Jon Barry and Mike Tivoli.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Marriage Proposal!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Marriage Proposal!
AQHA amateur Nicole Lynn of Smock, PA. received an unexpected surprise when she entered her horse’s stall at the 2015 PQHA Nittany Classic last weekend…
Continue reading …PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Concludes With 30% Entry Increase, Trophy Winners, and a Surprise Marriage Proposal!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Concludes With 30% Entry Increase, Trophy Winners, and a Surprise Marriage Proposal!
On a fun note, another PQHA first was a surprise wedding proposal at the show. Amateur Exhibitor, Nicole Lynn, from Smock, PA competes with her two horses, Don’t Teez the Kat and Kelleys Escape. She trains with Alexandra and Eddie Falk. On Sunday, when Nicole returned to her stall to get her horse ready for a class, she was surprised to find her boyfriend of two years, Dustin Lerda (who was supposed to be working) in the stall on one knee.
Continue reading …Day 1-4 Results 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Day 1-4 Results 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship
Click on the link below to view Day 1 results from the 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship.
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