Most trainers and horse owners rely on various types of medications for treating leg injuries and soreness in equine athletes. One favorite “all purpose” product is DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).
Continue reading …“My family has experienced some preconceived notions because of the fact that we do it ourselves. When we first went out on our own, a few people didn’t think we were capable of maintaining our horses. I believe this was due to the common misconception that, in this industry, you need a well-known professional behind you in order to do well.”
Continue reading …“With the long wait period to raise and train performance horses before they get to the show pen, we have structured the CCF program to better fit the needs of our owners and exhibitors. We have eliminated the Mare Nominations and Weanling Nominations.”
Continue reading …There is also a change in the angle of the chewing surface which reduces the force of chewing. Although not investigated in horses, ageing can result in decrease in stomach acid production and pancreatic digestive enzyme activity. Older horses also often have reduced numbers and diversity of microorganisms in their intestinal tract.
Continue reading …There’s nothing that captures the attention of the Quarter Horse industry quite like a promising new stallion. Stallions are our future, and the most celebrated studs have a lasting impact on the direction of the entire industry – setting standards and trends in movement, appearance, and temperament that can last for decades.
Continue reading …“Our sponsors decided to continue their sponsorships and donate to the amateur and open halter classes at the Lucas Oil World over the next three years,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Steve and Kathy Headley are donating $150,000 and Gary and Linda Gordon are also donating $150,000, while Terry and Tammy Bradshaw have donated $153,000, totaling $453,000 over the next three years!”
Continue reading …The 2018 Elite Halter Futurity will be held again in conjunction with the All American Quarter Horse Congress this year. The Congress will be held October 2-28 and the schedule is now online. Click here to view. Stallions are still being accepted to enroll for the weanling and yearling foal crop and the cost is […]
Continue reading …At the recent MAQHA Corporate Challenge, a special event was held- the Bridleless Trail Challenge with $1,500 added money, sponsored by Barbie Evans and Bunting Performance Horses, and a $250 Non-Pro Bonus, courtesy of Brett Clark Quarter Horses. Brooke Ingstad rode HP Ima Foxy Dreamer to win the class as well as the bonus. Click […]
Continue reading …The event decided to shake things up a bit this year with a new schedule, new flat rate for NSBA classes, inaugural Longe Line classes, 15 $500 added money classes, fun social events, and much more. The result was a six show event, July 11-15, that boasted 4,000 total entries for 1st split/combined show, 1,212 AQHA entries per judge, 196 total Showmanship runs, and plenty of happy exhibitors.
Continue reading …Thanks to Robert Dehn Equine Productions for some fabulous shots from around the rings at the 2018 Midsummer Classic Paint Horse Show that recently took place in Loveland, CO.
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