PtHA Youth Competitor’s Horse Made Into Breyer in Honor of Courageous Battle With Cancer
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Competitor’s Horse Made Into Breyer in Honor of Courageous Battle With Cancer
Just a few months before the Pinto World Championship Horse Show, Lauren was diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma, a rare cancer. Despite the life-changing news, Lauren and Choco continued to train, focusing on Lauren’s goal of attending the World Show.
Continue reading …PtHA Scholarship Development Underway in Name of Cheree Kirkbride
June 2, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Scholarship Development Underway in Name of Cheree Kirkbride
Since that time, the Kirkbride family has expressed their interest in creating a scholarship in Cheree’s name. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pinto Heritage Foundation, 7330 N W 23rd St, Bethany OK 73008, (405) 491-0111 extension 225.
Continue reading …Only a Few Spots Remain For Texas A&M Equestrian Camps
June 1, 2015 Comments Off on Only a Few Spots Remain For Texas A&M Equestrian Camps
A few spots remain for the Intro to Reining and Intro to Horsemanship classes to be held June 19-20 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM ’56 Equine Complex in College Station, Texas. These two camps are for riders aged 12-18.
Continue reading …2015 APHA Model Search Winners Announced
June 1, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 APHA Model Search Winners Announced
The grand-prize winners are Rita Hankins and Scott Weiss. They were selected from a pool of more than 100 candidates and rose to the top of our week-long public online voting, which saw more than 4,100 unique votes cast for our 10 finalists.
Continue reading …George Morris, “Founding Father of Hunt Seat Equitation,” Instructs Riders in Riding Without Stirrups
May 27, 2015 Comments Off on George Morris, “Founding Father of Hunt Seat Equitation,” Instructs Riders in Riding Without Stirrups
At the canter, riders practiced departing from the walk without any intermediate trot steps. They alternated leads every six strides, gradually working down to two strides at the walk before moving directly to the canter. Morris explained that this exercise greatly improves collection at the canter.
Continue reading …Happy Memorial Day! – From The Equine Chronicle
May 25, 2015 Comments Off on Happy Memorial Day! – From The Equine Chronicle
“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure- ” President Abraham Lincoln
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 Appaloosa Youth Scholarship Recipients!
May 25, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 Appaloosa Youth Scholarship Recipients!
The Territory Scholarship awards up to six scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who are current members of the Appaloosa Youth Association.
Continue reading …Wacky Wednesday: “Vet School Funk” Parody Video
May 20, 2015 Comments Off on Wacky Wednesday: “Vet School Funk” Parody Video
A group of male students at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have created their own parody video of Bruno Mars’ popular song “Uptown Funk.”
Continue reading …National Advisory Board Established to Advocate for NCAA Equestrian
May 20, 2015 Comments Off on National Advisory Board Established to Advocate for NCAA Equestrian
“Currently, the most challenging part of my role is to educate people in our industry about the status of Women’s Equestrian as an NCAA sport,” she said. “Daily, people tell me at shows or events that ‘Women’s Equestrian is done,’ but this is far from the truth. The future is very bright.”
Continue reading …Top 10 Finalists Announced in APHA Model Search
May 18, 2015 Comments Off on Top 10 Finalists Announced in APHA Model Search
After careful consideration, the field of more than 100 entries was narrowed to our Top Five Cowgirls and Top Five Cowboys. Two lucky grand-prize winners will star in Chrome’s 2015 fashion shoot in Texas this summer.
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