Gearing Up For 2014 Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale
April 8, 2014 Comments Off on Gearing Up For 2014 Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale
Jennings adds, “The Super Sale has posted completed sales of around 85% over the last several years, which is an excellent percentage sold, even in a strong economy. The 2013 sale average price of $5,619 showed an increase of 4% over the 2012 auction. ”
Continue reading …2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress Seeks Photographer
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress Seeks Photographer
The right candidate will have experience in equine photography, action shots, and backdrop pictures. Familiarity with the Congress is a plus. On-site photo printing is preferred, but not required.
Continue reading …Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Honored With Equestrian Award
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Honored With Equestrian Award
Springsteen’s success in the show ring began at a very young age, and she took top honors at the country’s most prestigious events throughout her junior years. In 2008, she won the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, and in 2009 she won the George H. Morris Excellence in Equitation Championship.
Continue reading …Cool, New Year-End Awards From APHA!
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Cool, New Year-End Awards From APHA!
Youth and Amateur Rookies of the Year earn trophy buckles and custom Cowboy Bronze trophies painted in the likeness of their horses.
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…when they discovered something lying alongside the mammoth bones that gave them quite a shock. The mammoth’s neighbor was a horse
Continue reading …Mini-Microchips Introduced Overseas For Horse Identification
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Mini-Microchips Introduced Overseas For Horse Identification
The techie trend toward tinier-than-tiny micro-anything has now hit the world of equine identification.
Continue reading …2014 SOQHA Youth Show to Kick Off April 12 in Ohio, $3,750 Youth Scholarship Challenge
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 SOQHA Youth Show to Kick Off April 12 in Ohio, $3,750 Youth Scholarship Challenge
Judges for the event will be Chris Jones, Gretchen Mathes, Charlene Carter, and Will Knabenshue.
Continue reading …Graphic New TV Ad Calling For End of Horse Soring
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Graphic New TV Ad Calling For End of Horse Soring
In an ongoing effort to urge Congress to pass legislation to protect Tennessee walking horses, The Humane Society of the United States has launched a new television advertisement calling out Sen. Lamar Alexander and Rep. Marsha Blackburn for introducing legislation that would allow the intentional soring of horses in the Big Lick segment of the Tennessee walking horse industry to continue.
Continue reading …Three-Time Repeat Champion Crowned in 2014 NRHA European Futurity
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on Three-Time Repeat Champion Crowned in 2014 NRHA European Futurity
“Winning this title three years in a row is incredible, and I still can’t believe it, even thought I knew I had a really good horse and that it could be done.”
Continue reading …It’s Not Just Sugar That Raises Insulin – Poor Quality Protein Can, Too
April 7, 2014 Comments Off on It’s Not Just Sugar That Raises Insulin – Poor Quality Protein Can, Too
Elevated glucose leads to insulin secretion, which can be problematic for the insulin resistant or cushingoid horse.
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