Aflatoxin is a byproduct of a mold, and exposed horses are at risk of several health hazards and even death. Aflatoxicosis affects the liver. Horses suffering from aflatoxicosis show signs of cough, depression, fever, tremor, ataxia and lack of appetite.
Continue reading …Exhibitors must provide proof of vaccination or a booster within the allowed time period before the show to be eligible to enter the grounds. For more information on the allowable time to vaccinate before the show, visit the show resources page for the AQHA championship show at which you plan to compete.
Continue reading …We understand how imperative it is to have adequate time and space to ride your horses throughout the show. In order to accommodate this inconvenience, we will be keeping the Coliseum open 24 hours a day throughout the show.
Continue reading …For the first time in history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not crowned the champion. Unfair to some, justified to others, and confusing to all, the decision to disqualify Maximum Security in favor of Country House is all that anyone is talking about this week in horse news.
Continue reading …But more than the points, trophies, titles, and accolades, Blaze was a beloved member of the Schroeder family. Joan Schroeder shared the following tribute to her beautiful, Blaze.
Continue reading …The judges for the 2019 QH Congress are as follows: Nancy Alto-Renfro Ben Balow Jon Barry Patty Campbell Butch Campbell Kelly Boles Chapman Brian Dygert Clint Fullerton Karen Graham Mike Hawkins Jan Hoskin-Hay Suzy Jeane Jackie Krshka Clay MacLeod Chele McGauly Scott Neuman Jeffrey Petska Charles Smith Ron Stratton Sandra Vaughn Guy Vernon Kendra Weis […]
Continue reading …The 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships is rescheduled for September 25-29 in Las Vegas at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …“Honestly, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been knowing that the last point came down to my ride. Not only for myself, but for all my teammates,” Alexander said of her ride in the Equitation over Fences competition during Saturday’s NCEA National Championship battle with Georgia. “I kind of just took a minute and regrouped. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Continue reading …“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
Continue reading …“You can hear your teammates in the stands screaming and yelling, it just makes all the hard work and long hours just worth it for those couple moments,” Ridgely said with a laugh. “Everybody needs those little moments to make the work worth it.”
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