Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity and Show- Sept. 4-7, 2014
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Northwest Emerald Masters Futurity and Show- Sept. 4-7, 2014
Throughout the show, exhibitors will be treated to daily exhibitor hospitality events like a Friday morning Champagne Brunch, sponsored by Denise Callahan Show Horses and Gerry Miller Performance Horses, and the Masters Wine and Cheese Party on Saturday, sponsored by Dr. Cory Seebach, Dr. Candice Hall, and Machine Made. We can’t wait!
Continue reading …Cloning of Most Famous Racehorse of All Time is Currently Underway
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Cloning of Most Famous Racehorse of All Time is Currently Underway
“Science is progressing at an astonishing rate in equine veterinary medicine and the fact that an Eclipse clone could be born next year, albeit that the rules of racing wouldn’t allow it to compete, is almost unbelievable.”
Continue reading …$36,000 in Scholarships Will Be Awarded at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on $36,000 in Scholarships Will Be Awarded at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the All-Around Youth winners in the following categories: Youth 13 & Under; Youth 14–18; and Novice Youth. The All-Around Youth awards are calculated based on the number of points earned by a horse-and-exhibitor combo in at least three categories of classes—if you’ve got a versatile Paint, plan to try your hand at these great incentives.
Continue reading …Horse Owners Beware of Sycamore Poisoning
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Owners Beware of Sycamore Poisoning
“The signs range from depression, muscle weakness, recumbency, choke or colic-like symptoms to dark red urine. The sooner AM is diagnosed the better the likely outcome.”
Continue reading …Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
After performing the required stops, fast circles, and spins facing the correct direction, “Tonto” flipped around backwards and did the rest of his routine facing his horse’s tail!
Continue reading …New Summer Online Auctions For Prospects and Broodmares From Professional Horse Services
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on New Summer Online Auctions For Prospects and Broodmares From Professional Horse Services
Trainers, agents and owners can take advantage of the new Commission Share option. The owner will pay a slightly higher commission, which will be split between the trainer and Pro Horse Services. The owner will have the benefit of two parties working hard to sell their horse and the trainer will receive compensation, as well.
Continue reading …AQHA Seeks Your Input About Offering Level 2 Titles at World Shows
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Seeks Your Input About Offering Level 2 Titles at World Shows
Your input is requested in this survey, which relates to only one aspect of increasing participation – the appropriateness of offering a Level 2 title in each class for eligible exhibitors and horses.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Tryin’ Out a New Hairdo!
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Tryin’ Out a New Hairdo!
“Dibbs” is an AQHA/APHA bay overo colt by One N Only and out of My Zippos Dirty, a daughter of The Ultimate Fancy. He is proudly owned by Cross Creek Farm, Tim and Dana Crager of Flemingsburg, KY.
Continue reading …2,102 Qualified For 2014 AQHA Amateur and Open World Show
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on 2,102 Qualified For 2014 AQHA Amateur and Open World Show
As of March 31, there are 2,102 qualifiers – 1,058 amateur and 1,044 open – for more than 90 events at what’s considered the American Quarter Horse industry’s most prestigious event.
Continue reading …Congrats Mandy McCutcheon For Becoming First Non-Pro and Female NRHA $2 Million Rider
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on Congrats Mandy McCutcheon For Becoming First Non-Pro and Female NRHA $2 Million Rider
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) congratulates its newest Two Million Dollar Rider, Mandy McCutcheon, for unofficially becoming the first non pro and first female rider to earn the designation. Most recently McCutcheon won her sixth National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) Non Pro Championship and earned reserve champion honors at the Kentucky Reining Cup.
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