“At one point, we had seven arenas running simultaneously, along with warm-up pens,” said show director Doug Huls. “We used every bit of ground available. That’s what’s so great about WestWorld; we can accommodate everyone and every discipline. Sun Circuit offers a diversity of classes you don’t see at many shows.”
Continue reading …OQHA, Congress Icon, Don Clason, Has Passed
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on OQHA, Congress Icon, Don Clason, Has Passed
Don Clason died suddenly on Feb. 7th. His great heart finally gave out. Don threw his heart and soul into every endeavor. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he had a lifelong love of horses.
Continue reading …Open Wide! Dental Problems in Horses- Loose Incisors
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Open Wide! Dental Problems in Horses- Loose Incisors
“In the early stages, it might be difficult to see. You may notice that the incisors are becoming a little loose. Some people have noticed that when they feed the horse a carrot, the horse doesn’t want to bite it because the teeth hurt.”
Continue reading …Because Horses Don’t Cover Their Mouths, Perfect Products ProtEQtor Immune Support Formula
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Because Horses Don’t Cover Their Mouths, Perfect Products ProtEQtor Immune Support Formula
ProtEQtor is a three tiered easy-to-administer immune and recovery support formula. Bioactive passive immune support, immune balancing and antioxidant components work together to boost your horse’s natural immune response. When you are concerned about the challenges of travel, training or contact with other horses, ProtEQtor will support your horse’s healthy immune function.
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“True life is often stranger and more heartwarming than fiction,” says Kurt Kadatz, director of Corporate Communications at the Stampede. “The Stampede is where more than 7,500 horses and other livestock come together for ten days every year, and where tens of thousands of horse owners meet up. We enjoy a lot of quirky animal stories here on site.”
Continue reading …Former Student Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Involvement in 2011 SAU Horse Theft/Mutilation Case
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Former Student Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Involvement in 2011 SAU Horse Theft/Mutilation Case
Jaci Rae Jackson, the former Southern Arkansas University (SAU) student charged with the 2011 theft of Quarter Horses belonging to members of the school’s rodeo team, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison in Arkansas. In January, Jackson was sentenced in Oklahoma for her role in the incident.
Continue reading …“Super Bowl of Show Jumping” Will Take Place in April in FL. Bringing Riders From All Over the World
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on “Super Bowl of Show Jumping” Will Take Place in April in FL. Bringing Riders From All Over the World
The 42nd $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, which will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. America’s “Super Bowl of Show Jumping,” is a historic event, which brings together the top horse and rider combinations in the world. Invitations for the event are extended to the top thirty equestrians on the USEF National Computer Ranking List, plus past and present Olympians and other top invitees.
Continue reading …Paint Horses Shine in Multi-Breed Timed Event Challenge
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Paint Horses Shine in Multi-Breed Timed Event Challenge
Dryce, an APHA member from Fairfield, Texas, qualified for the timed event challenge by having clean, fast, runs during the stock show’s APHA roping classes, held earlier in the week. The 65 fastest times from the stock show’s Paint and Quarter Horse shows were invited to return for the challenge, which consisted of one go-round and premium money awards.
Continue reading …The Buffalo Soldier: An American Horseman Will be on Exhibit at AQHA Hall of Fame
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on The Buffalo Soldier: An American Horseman Will be on Exhibit at AQHA Hall of Fame
The Buffalo Soldier: An American Horseman will be on exhibit February 18 to April 30 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. The exhibits tells the story of the African American soldiers of the 9th and 10th cavalry and their equine partners marching into the unsettled American West, helping build and protect the country we know and love today.
Continue reading …What Happens to 200 NYC Horses if Carriage Rides End?
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on What Happens to 200 NYC Horses if Carriage Rides End?
Controversy is brewing once again regarding the carriage horses that work and live in New York City. Recently, NYC’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, spoke with The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart about his belief that working horses don’t belong in this type of urban environment. Now, many people are beginning to wonder what will happen to […]
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