ApHC Stallion Owners- Breeder’s Certificates Now Available Online
February 16, 2019 Comments Off on ApHC Stallion Owners- Breeder’s Certificates Now Available Online
The Breeder’s Certificates/Registration Applications are commonly referred to as “the blue forms” and, in the past, were sent by postal service to stallion owners who submitted on-time Stallion Breeding Reports. The data printed on the applications is based on information submitted to the ApHC on your Stallion Breeding Report.
Continue reading …UEC Riders of the Month For January- Mezrah, Kane, Bauman, Meadows
February 16, 2019 Comments Off on UEC Riders of the Month For January- Mezrah, Kane, Bauman, Meadows
Noel Meadows • UT Martin
– Went 1-0 last month for the Skyhawks in reining and helped lead UT Martin to an 11-9 victory over No. 6 Georgia at home.
– Defeated her Bulldog opponent, 72-70, as the Skyhawks won 4-of-5 reining points over Georgia.
– Named Most Outstanding Performer in reining after earning the highest reining score (72) of the meet.
New Documentary Focuses on Young Boy With Down Syndrome and His Pony
February 16, 2019 Comments Off on New Documentary Focuses on Young Boy With Down Syndrome and His Pony
“A Pony and His Boy: The Story of Berry & Josh” directed by Julianne Neal, shows the power of a pony and the effect that he has had on one small boy. Josh, an 8-year-old with Downs Syndrome, had been afraid of animals, especially horses all of his life.
Continue reading …The Great AQHA Sire, Invitation Only, Has Passed at Age 29
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on The Great AQHA Sire, Invitation Only, Has Passed at Age 29
The 29-year-old AQHA stallion by Barpassers Image and out of Bears Raisin Kane is best known as AQHA’s All Time Leading Sire of Point Earners. He was the sire of 210 World Championships, Congress Championships, Reserve Championships. In addition, he was a 2008 NSBA Hall of Fame Inductee, AQHA Leading Sire for eight years in a row, AQHA’s #1 All Time Leading Sire of ROM Earners, AQHA’s #1 All Time Leading Sire of Point Earners, the All Time Leading Sire of Money Earners, the All Time Leading Sire of Western Pleasure Earners, and the All Time Leading Sire of NSBA Money Earnings.
Continue reading …WCHA Offers All Breed Versatility Competition; Entries Open
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Offers All Breed Versatility Competition; Entries Open
“Twenty to thirty years ago, our Quarter Horses, Paints, and Appaloosas, who were promoted as the most versatile horses in the world, competed in Halter in the morning and were then rode in Western Pleasure, Reining, Trail, and Roping events later in the day,” says Don Falcon, Executive Director of WCHA. “This is no longer the case because our Western disciplines have become very specialized because certain bloodlines excel in events that suit the owners and trainers that prefer a specific event. In an effort to bridge the gap between Halter bred horses and performance bred horses, we wanted to showcase the all-around equine athlete that could reach into all disciplines.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes of Budweiser’s Newest Clydesdale Commercial
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes of Budweiser’s Newest Clydesdale Commercial
“The film crew had two hours per day to film the horses pulling the wagon. The main shot was around dusk, so the mornings were spent perfecting camera angles. The film crew used two main cameras, a drone and a chase car with a camera boom attached. The production crew spent hours matching both cameras to get the same angles of the hitch as it went down the road.”
Continue reading …Pattern Book Now Available For Sold Out SOQHA Challenge
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on Pattern Book Now Available For Sold Out SOQHA Challenge
Pattern books and tab sheet are now available for the sold out SOQHA Challenge. The event will take place March 2-3 in Springfield, Ohio. Judges will be Chris Jones, Kendra Weis, and Tim Finkenbinder.
Continue reading …Smart Spring Cleaning Tips For the Stable
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on Smart Spring Cleaning Tips For the Stable
The aforementioned Inflammatory Airway Disease study described wood shavings as much better than straw bedding, but “more is better” does not apply to shavings when it comes to clean stable air. People see a nice, cushy surface to support their horse’s sweet dreams, but the horse’s lungs see an onslaught of respiratory irritants that come with that deep bedding.
Continue reading …Mark Edward Partners Introduces Disability Insurance for Equine Professionals
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on Mark Edward Partners Introduces Disability Insurance for Equine Professionals
The program is designed for, but not limited to professional horse trainers from all disciplines, professional rodeo competitors, veterinarians, farriers, dentists, and chiropractors, as well as farm or ranch owners to cover their employee disability financial exposure. It provides a tax-free income benefit to provide cash flow for a specific period of time should a disability render a covered person unable to perform the substantial and material duties of his or her occupation.
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Offers Ringside Worship Services at Horse Shows
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center Offers Ringside Worship Services at Horse Shows
One of the most unique offerings at the World Equestrian Center is the Sunday morning Worship Service that takes place at the Sanctuary Arena in gate. Everyone is welcome to the relaxed, come-as-you-are service, and can even join aboard their horses.
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