What a Great Idea… a Girth Buckle Wash Bag For the Washing Machine
November 4, 2014 Comments Off on What a Great Idea… a Girth Buckle Wash Bag For the Washing Machine
“Girths can be washed by hand but, especially in the winter, standing outside with a bucket and brush isn’t all that appealing! The washing machine is the obvious answer, but the metal elements damaging the machine’s drum as they crash around means that, for many, it’s not an option…”
Continue reading …Tuesday Tip: Feed Scoops Measure Volume, Not Weight
November 4, 2014 Comments Off on Tuesday Tip: Feed Scoops Measure Volume, Not Weight
The directions on most feed bags offer guidelines in terms of the number of pounds (or kg) you should feed. If you use a scoop to measure your horse’s feed, how many pounds are you actually feeding? Are you assuming that a 2-quart scoop, for example, offers 2 pounds (0.9 kg) of feed? This can be a dangerous assumption.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 APHA National Directors!
November 4, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 APHA National Directors!
Elected directors will attend the 2015 APHA Convention February 27–March 2, during which they will take their official positions.
Continue reading …Haunted Horse Show Halloween at 2014 Margarita Classic
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Haunted Horse Show Halloween at 2014 Margarita Classic
Many APHA competitors spent their Halloween weekend at the 2014 Margarita Classic Paint-O-Rama, a horse show presented by the South Texas Paint Horse Club, at the Heart of Texas Fairgrounds in Waco. Judges for the show were Chris Strine, Brent Harnish, Mark Kuhlwein, and Jim Isley. A fun event every year at this show is […]
Continue reading …AQHA’s Q&A Update Regarding Collegiate Equestrian Situation
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA’s Q&A Update Regarding Collegiate Equestrian Situation
“The main question being asked is if there is a chance to reverse the CWA recommendation and possibly also save the K-State program. As of now, the CWA recommendation has not been officially adopted so there is always a chance. The reality is that this is a complicated situation that will require a strategic approach. The horse industry will work alongside collegiate equestrian officials to find the best game plan.”
Continue reading …Check out the AQHA World Show Sale Catalog Now Online
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Check out the AQHA World Show Sale Catalog Now Online
The catalog can also be viewed through the RGP Catalog App, which can be easily downloaded at www.robinglennpedigrees.com. The RGP Catalog App is a product of Robin Glenn Pedigrees, a wholly owned subsidiary of AQHA. The app allows users to bookmark, categorize, annotate and highlight catalog pages, and quickly add more extensive notes.
Continue reading …Western Wishes and NCHA Help One Teenager’s Equestrian Dreams Come True
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Western Wishes and NCHA Help One Teenager’s Equestrian Dreams Come True
Crews first learned about her condition when she had a seizure two years ago. An MRI showed three tumors on her brain that, because of the location, are inoperable. Crews continues to lead as normal a life as possible, and said she is grateful for the opportunities that her involvement with Western Wishes has brought her.
Continue reading …Head Down to Florida Early For the New Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, All Breed, 2-Day, NSBA Event
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Head Down to Florida Early For the New Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, All Breed, 2-Day, NSBA Event
Mark Harrell Horse Shows is excited to announce the creation of the Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, an all breed NSBA event that will be held January 3-4 in Venice, FL at Fox Lea Farm prior to the start of the Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit. The estimated purse for this new event is $36,000!
Continue reading …Who’s Excited About Under Armour ColdGear From SmartPak?!
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on Who’s Excited About Under Armour ColdGear From SmartPak?!
Just in time for the change in weather, SmartPak is now offering Under Armour ColdGear to keep equestrians warm, toasty, and fashionable during the fall show season.
Continue reading …NCEA Weekend Scores Around The Nation (October 31-November 1)
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Weekend Scores Around The Nation (October 31-November 1)
Wondering how your favorite NCEA Collegiate Equestrian teams did over the weekend?
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