Pintos, Palominos, Paints, Appaloosas, and Buckskins Will Gather For 2015 Color Breed Congress This Nov.
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Pintos, Palominos, Paints, Appaloosas, and Buckskins Will Gather For 2015 Color Breed Congress This Nov.
With an award budget of well over $150,000, awards will be abundant during the show. They include: jackets from Tioga Territory for class champions (with five or more entries), medallions for 1st-6th place in each class, Gist Silversmith custom belt buckles and Kensington Protective Products for high point winners. Scholarships will also be given this year to high point overall youth winners within each breed.
Continue reading …September Showmanship Clinic With Judge/Trainer Holly Hover
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on September Showmanship Clinic With Judge/Trainer Holly Hover
The clinic will take place Sunday, September 27, 2015 and is being hosted by Carla Cline Show Horses at 2303 N. Rd 1 East, Chino Valley, AZ. Even if you can’t participate, the price to audit is only $25 and includes lunch!
Continue reading …AQHA Stallion Wins $3 Million All American Futurity in Memory of Breeder Who Passed Away Last Year
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Stallion Wins $3 Million All American Futurity in Memory of Breeder Who Passed Away Last Year
“It’s too bad that he couldn’t make it, but I know he is smiling down and watching it,” Crawford continued. “And I know that he’s extremely excited. He’s probably even more proud of his wife and his daughter for what they have done. They’ve kept this thing together. It’s been a blessing.”
Continue reading …East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
Halter horse enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, North Carolina over the weekend for the 2015 East Coast Halter Futurity. In addition to a full lineup of Futurity classes, the event also provided two sets of points for AQHA, APHA, ApHC Halter classes.
Continue reading …Reward Offered For Tips on Theft of 30 AQHA World Show Trophies
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Reward Offered For Tips on Theft of 30 AQHA World Show Trophies
The Amarillo Crime Stoppers has announced a $1,000 reward for any tip leading to an arrest or recovery of 30 trophies that were stolen just prior to the AQHA Select World Championship Show. The theft took place 9/3/2015 at the Tri State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas.
Continue reading …NRHA Announces New Image, Brand, and Headquarters For 50th Anniversary
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on NRHA Announces New Image, Brand, and Headquarters For 50th Anniversary
The new International Headquarters will reside on the south side of State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place during the 50th Running of the NRHA Futurity. Spectators and members are encouraged to drive by the new headquarters on Reno Avenue in Oklahoma City to see the progress of this majestic new facility.
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Blog: Horse Show Shopping at the Dollar Store!
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch Blog: Horse Show Shopping at the Dollar Store!
Kimes Ranch Blog: Horse Show Shopping at the Dollar Store!
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You’d think saying goodbye would get easier with every loss, but it doesn’t. It hurts because they blessed you beyond belief during their time here, and it hurts because you developed a bond with them that no one else had.
Continue reading …Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show Took Place Saturday in Ohio
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show Took Place Saturday in Ohio
Highlights of the show include more than 20 added money classes as well as the Rod’s Western Palace Versatility Classic, a Calcutta-style egg-and-spoon class, and a Horsemanship class open only to trainers. The winner of the trainer’s horsemanship class was presented with a pair of spurs.
Continue reading …Do You Know How to Properly Fit Your Horse’s Bridle?
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Do You Know How to Properly Fit Your Horse’s Bridle?
Adjust the cheekpieces so the bit makes one or two small wrinkles in the corner of the horse’s mouth. Adjust the noseband so it has two fingers’ width of slack between the horse’s nose and the noseband.
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