Show For Dough to be Held in Conjunction With 2016 Big A and Stars N Stripes
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on Show For Dough to be Held in Conjunction With 2016 Big A and Stars N Stripes
Mark Harrell Horse Shows is excited to announce that the Show For Dough will be held in 2016 in Conyers, GA. in conjunction with the Big A and Stars N Stripes. Stay tuned for additional details as they become available. Show For Dough Mission Statement: To promote interest in the show horse, by creating a unique […]
Continue reading …Select World Tip of the Day- Read the Rulebook!
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on Select World Tip of the Day- Read the Rulebook!
Terry likes seeing a balanced rider who exhibits control of the horse. He also stressed the importance of reading the current AQHA rule book regarding Horsemanship. You should know what the rules say concerning penalties on spins, etc.
Continue reading …AQHA Cutting Champion Stallion Dual Peppy and Other Horses in Black Forest Neglect Case Transferred to CO. Rescue Ranch
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Cutting Champion Stallion Dual Peppy and Other Horses in Black Forest Neglect Case Transferred to CO. Rescue Ranch
Many of our readers will remember the very disturbing story of the Black Forest horses that were seized in September 2014 . Ten surviving horses and four llamas were removed from a Black Forest, CO. property where dozens of decomposing horse carcasses were discovered.
Continue reading …To Blanket or Not To Blanket, That is the Question… SmartPak Has the Answer!
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on To Blanket or Not To Blanket, That is the Question… SmartPak Has the Answer!
To Blanket or Not To Blanket, That is the Question… SmartPak Has the Answer!
Continue reading …Countdown to WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Countdown to WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity
The 2015 WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity is fast approaching! The event will be held September 18-20 in Tunica, MS, in conjunction with The Big Money Futurity.
Continue reading …Mane Clipping From The Duke of Wellington’s Horse From The Battle of Waterloo Sells For $3,044
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Mane Clipping From The Duke of Wellington’s Horse From The Battle of Waterloo Sells For $3,044
It is said that Copenhagen valiantly carried the Duke for 16 hours continuously and emerged from the battle without injury. As reward for his exceptional service, Copenhagen was retired to the Duke’s estate, Stratfield Saye House. After the horse passed away, a marble headstone was erected to mark the grave of the Duke’s favorite equine friend.
Continue reading …AQHA Select World Blog With Brister Shum: So Close, Yet So Far Away…
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Select World Blog With Brister Shum: So Close, Yet So Far Away…
The course rode smoothly with 15 horses scoring 221.5 or higher to make it to the finals. Sixteen more horses rode in the Shootout with the top five scoring 221 or better to be invited to the finals, which will be held on Thursday.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2015 Los Serranos Award Circuit
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2015 Los Serranos Award Circuit
Special thanks to Dale Lofgren for sharing these candid photos from the 2015 Los Serranos Award Circuit that took place August 30th at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates.
Continue reading …Trail of Painted Ponies Seeking New “Paint” Designs
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Trail of Painted Ponies Seeking New “Paint” Designs
Entries are now open for APHA’s Trail of Painted Ponies design contest, and artists and non-artists alike are invited to submit their entries now thorough November 1. The theme of the contest is “Celebrating the Spirit of the American Paint Horse,” and cash prizes will be awarded to the top designs, along with possible production as a Trail of Painted Ponies figurine.
Continue reading …Fun Nutrena Senior Athlete Award Presented to Horse and Rider Team With Highest Combined Age at Select World
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on Fun Nutrena Senior Athlete Award Presented to Horse and Rider Team With Highest Combined Age at Select World
The award is presented to the exhibitor and horse with the highest combined age competing at the Adequan Select World. Dean York and Spanish Dawns Dude received a prize package that included 500 pounds of Nutrena feed and a plaque specially designed by AQHA’s trophy company, Awards Recognition Concepts.
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