New Orleans Bound! 2014 AQHA Convention Blog #1 With Lainie DeBoer
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“I’m always excited to go to the Convention each year because it’s a chance to get reinvigorated about the direction our Association is taking. I serve on the Show and Contest Committee, and I have read all the letters sent in by members for potential rule proposals.”
Continue reading …Nicely Turned Out or Sneakers With Spurs? Why Image Matters to Your Horse Business Brand
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Will Rogers was once quoted as saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Continue reading …The Buckeye Classic Anticipating Sell-Out, 400 of 625 Stalls Already Reserved
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After last year’s success, the Buckeye Classic has opened up online reservations via HorseShowNerd.com. The show has already sold 400 of its 625 stalls.
Continue reading …Using Crowdfunding to Raise Money For Horse Health Research- To Test Novel Probiotic Compound For Equine Parasites
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on Using Crowdfunding to Raise Money For Horse Health Research- To Test Novel Probiotic Compound For Equine Parasites
Nielsen’s crowdfunding project is possibly the first such effort in the field of veterinary science. He started with an ultimate goal of raising $30,000 with defined funding milestones along the way.
Continue reading …APHA Inducts Two Industry Pioneers Into Hall of Fame
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Hired in 1963, Wanda Williams originally worked for APHA as a part-time pedigree painter—illustrating horses’ markings by hand on their registration papers. Moving to a full-time position in 1969, there weren’t many APHA tasks that Wanda didn’t do at one point or another.
Continue reading …APHA Introduces “NSBA Color of Money Show” in Conjunction With 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Introduces “NSBA Color of Money Show” in Conjunction With 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
The “NSBA Color of Money” show will be held June 24-26 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in conjunction with three of the year’s largest existing color breed events: the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, the National Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show.
Continue reading …Jumping a Cross-Country Course…on Foot?
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on Jumping a Cross-Country Course…on Foot?
Ever wondered what it would be like to tackle some of those impressive cross country obstacles like the Trial horses? Now’s your chance!
Continue reading …EC Foal Photos of the Day: Just Like Daddy- VS Code Red
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photos of the Day: Just Like Daddy- VS Code Red
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from the five time Congress Champion AQHA stallion, VS Code Red.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Retro Toys,The Daddy Saddle
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The Daddy Saddle promised to provide hours of enjoyment for both father and child (as long as daddy’s knees and back didn’t give out first.)
Continue reading …Mark Harrell Quarter Horses Looking to Fill Trainer/Sales Position
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The position will involve both the training and presenting of all sale horses. A competitive salary, opportunity for commissions, housing, and utilities will be provided.
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