Six Days, Eight Judges, and Tons of Fun Special Activities Planned For 2014 APHC Copper County Paint-O-Ramas!
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Six Days, Eight Judges, and Tons of Fun Special Activities Planned For 2014 APHC Copper County Paint-O-Ramas!
There are so many fun activities planned for the APHC Copper Country Paint-O-Rama that we don’t know where to begin! At 4:30 pm on Thursday, stick around for the always entertaining Freestyle Costume Showmanship class to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The time limit is two minutes and required moves include walk, trot, 360 turn, back, and set up for inspection. A rough out saddle will be awarded to first place!
Continue reading …Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
Many former students, fellow horse trainers, and respected horsemen and women shared stories of their encounters with Suzetta at the home of her sister, Sharlene Wirsig. The celebration of her life brought both tears and laughter as we all remembered Suzetta and how she affected our lives.
Continue reading …2014 NRHA Futurity Conclusion: Open Co-Champions Are Flarida and Larson in Spectacular Finish!
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 NRHA Futurity Conclusion: Open Co-Champions Are Flarida and Larson in Spectacular Finish!
The co-championship paid $132,600 each to the owners and $6,980 each to the nominators. Both co-champions were consignments at the 2012 NRHA / Markel Insurance Futurity Sales.
Continue reading …EC Holiday “Horse” Photo of the Day: Meet Ryan and Kit Kat
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on EC Holiday “Horse” Photo of the Day: Meet Ryan and Kit Kat
“Come Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. On Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen. But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all…” Nope, it’s not a reindeer; it’s Kit Kat!
Continue reading …Check Out Kimes Ranch’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals! Starting Today
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on Check Out Kimes Ranch’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals! Starting Today
Check Out Kimes Ranch’s 12 Days of Christmas Deals! Starting Today
Continue reading …2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 GQHA Classic Kicks Off to Great Numbers and Great Weather in Perry, GA
Yesterday, the Green/Level 1 Trail concluded with 30 entries, Novice Amateur Trail with three points, Amateur Trail with two points, Select Trail with three points, and Senior Trail with five points. This morning, the show began bright and early at 8:00 am with a five-head Pleasure Driving class, a new class added to the show this year.
Continue reading …Flow Chart For Diagnosing EPM in Horses
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on Flow Chart For Diagnosing EPM in Horses
“What we discovered was that many veterinarians wanted assistance in properly diagnosing the disease, as it can be masked as many other possible conditions.”
Continue reading …UEC November Riders of the Month Are Dixon, Roberts, de Toledo, and Foley
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on UEC November Riders of the Month Are Dixon, Roberts, de Toledo, and Foley
Horsemanship Rider of the Month: Taylor Dixon, Fresno State
· Charted a 2-0 record in Horsemanship in the month of November, earning wins against opponents from nationally ranked Kansas State and Auburn.
· Earned a personal-best score of 75 against her opponent from Kansas State and garnered her first career MVP honor.
· Scored a 74 against Auburn to help her team defeat the Tigers, 9-8.
· Helped her Fresno State squad go 2-1 in the month of November with wins against a pair of top-six ranked foes.
NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Open World Championship Shootout Winners: Fappani, Schmersal, and Vanlandingham
The Shootout ended with a top score of 223 turned in by Lil Joe Cash (Nu Chex To Cash x RS Lilly Starlight) and NRHA Three Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani for owner Lil Joe Cash, Inc. To date, the 2008 stallion has earned $246,800 in NRHA competition including the 2011 NRHA Open Futurity Championship. The Shootout paycheck added another $21,300 to his earnings. This is the fourth Shootout title for Fappani.
Continue reading …Looking For a Unique Christmas Present?
December 5, 2014 Comments Off on Looking For a Unique Christmas Present?
Bricks purchased will be located along the front steps of APHA’s international headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. Your choice of a 4-inch by 8-inch brick or 8-inch by 8-inch brick will be showcased in a premier spot. Each 4-inch by 8-inch brick is only $250, and each 8-inch by 8-inch brick is $475.
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