New Golden Cowboy Award Coming to 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
February 8, 2018 Comments Off on New Golden Cowboy Award Coming to 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
$2,500 Added Sponsored by Cushing Performance Horses
– $250 entry fee, (100% jackpotted). Horse must enter, compete and pay entry fee for each of the respective classes below to be eligible.
– Paid on scores totaled from the following classes and judges:
Jr. or Sr. Cutting, Tuesday March 6- Judge McGauley
Steer Stopping, Tuesday March 6- Judge Myers
Sr. Cow Horse, Wednesday March 7-Judge Myers
Jr. Cow Horse, Thursday March March 8 Judge Mccallister
Smart Boons Fence Challenge, Friday March 9. Judge TBA
Congratulations to APHA’s Judges Emeritus Honorees
February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations to APHA’s Judges Emeritus Honorees
2017 honorees are:
Doug Cline (1976-2017)
Doug Gregory (1986-2017)
Conrad Caines (1980-2017)
Brian Ellsworth (1983-2017)
Grant Gibbs (1989-2017)
Helmut Lekshas (1975-2017)
Charlie Sasser (1977-2017)
Allan Spidahl (1986-2017)
Randy Hembrook (1984-2017)
Gary Gordon (1983-2014)
Wayne Laske (1970-2014)
Schedule For 2018 Adequan AQHA Select World Now Online
February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Schedule For 2018 Adequan AQHA Select World Now Online
The Adequan® Select World, which is slated for August 24 – September 1 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, features the world’s top amateur riders, age 50 and over, and their American Quarter Horses. To view the tentative schedule of events, visit www.aqha.com/selectworld and click on schedule.
Continue reading …Breakthrough in Strangles Vaccine Research
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on Breakthrough in Strangles Vaccine Research
“We are delighted to have shown that our Strangvac vaccine protected over 80 % of horses from this dreadful disease,” said Prof. Jan-Ingmar Flock, CEO of Intervacc AB, the company that produced the vaccine. “Strangles is a scourge of the equine world and the development of Strangvac has the potential to prevent many thousands of horses from falling ill each year.”
Continue reading …2018 OQHA Winter Breakout High Point Results
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 OQHA Winter Breakout High Point Results
Recently, the Oregon Quarter Horse Association hosted the OQHA Winter Breakout Show, January 12-15 at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene. In addition, the club hosted a number of AQHA Professional Horseman Clinics with both Beginner and Advanced sessions. The first Beginner Clinic focused on Showmanship and was conducted with Savannah McGuire. The Advanced Showmanship […]
Continue reading …Georgia Equestrian Tops Latest Team Rankings
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on Georgia Equestrian Tops Latest Team Rankings
The Georgia Bulldogs have claimed the top spot for the eighth consecutive set of Farnam Team Rankings and remains the only team unbeaten this season. The SMU Mustangs drop down to No. 3 this week after a loss to an unranked South Carolina squad last Saturday, February 3rd. Texas A&M moves up to No. 2 and Auburn jumps up to No. 4 after going 1-1 last weekend on the road. Oklahoma State falls to No. 5 following a home loss to the Auburn Tigers.
Continue reading …In Memory of the “Over The Hill Gang”
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on In Memory of the “Over The Hill Gang”
In 1989, Bill Goggins was killed in a car accident just shortly before that year’s award’s banquet. That year, Bill was set to receive his first WQHA award for being named the High Point Novice Amateur Western Pleasure exhibitor. Instead, Bill’s family graciously asked that the Reserve Champion, Darrel Holman, be presented with the award that year.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association Banquet
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association Banquet
Competitors gathered January 27th in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to celebrate achievements earned during the 2017 Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association season at the club’s annual banquet. Several members were inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Bob and Eleanor McKillips, Gary Rudolph, Rochester’s Star, and Reds Double Sonny. WQHYA youth members Savanna Hauer and Paige Smalkoski were […]
Continue reading …New Study Confirms Hendra Vaccine Does NOT Affect Horse Performance
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on New Study Confirms Hendra Vaccine Does NOT Affect Horse Performance
“Precautions must be taken by horse owners, handlers and veterinary staff to minimize the risk of Hendra virus infection in horses and people. Vaccination of horses against Hendra virus is the cornerstone of these precautions.”
Continue reading …Check Out Schedule For 2018 APHA Convention
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on Check Out Schedule For 2018 APHA Convention
– “Marked for Greatness” horseIQ Live—Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hear from APHA Director of Judges David Dellin and APHA Judge Sandy Jirkovsky on Western Pleasure and Ranch Riding. Be sure to register for lunch served during the presentation.
– “Marked for Greatness” Equine Law for Horsemen—Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m. presented by APHA legal counsel Suzanne Radcliff.
– “Marked for Greatness” Genetics Presentation—Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m., Samantha A. Brooks, Ph.D, assistant professor of equine physiology from the University of Florida, will enlighten you with knowledge and research regarding Paint Horse genetics. Plan to get an education on genetics and all it has to offer the APHA.