NRHA Expands Medication Testing for 2015
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Expands Medication Testing for 2015
Oklahoma City, Okla. – November 7, 2014 – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors voted on November 3, during meetings in Oklahoma City, to maintain its Animal Welfare and Medications Policy for NRHA events held in locations outside of Europe. Medication testing will continue in 2015 at NRHA events held in locations […]
Continue reading …Bingham Herd of 75 Abandoned Quarter Horses Find New Homes
November 5, 2014 Comments Off on Bingham Herd of 75 Abandoned Quarter Horses Find New Homes
“The response from the horse world was remarkable. HARPS received more than 300 applications from horse people coast to coast, and we are grateful to each and every person willing to step up and give these horses a new start,” Ewing said.
Continue reading …NCEA Latest Team Rankings and October Riders of the Month
November 4, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Latest Team Rankings and October Riders of the Month
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Tuesday announced its October Riders of the Month, as determined by the NCEA selection committee and honoring standout performances from the second month of collegiate equestrian.
Continue reading …AQHA’s Q&A Update Regarding Collegiate Equestrian Situation
November 3, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA’s Q&A Update Regarding Collegiate Equestrian Situation
“The main question being asked is if there is a chance to reverse the CWA recommendation and possibly also save the K-State program. As of now, the CWA recommendation has not been officially adopted so there is always a chance. The reality is that this is a complicated situation that will require a strategic approach. The horse industry will work alongside collegiate equestrian officials to find the best game plan.”
Continue reading …Message to World Show Exhibitors From FWCVB Regarding Ebola Concerns
October 29, 2014 Comments Off on Message to World Show Exhibitors From FWCVB Regarding Ebola ConcernsWe are looking forward to hosting you in Fort Worth. We understand there may be some concerns about the recent cases of the Ebola virus in Dallas. Please know that we are closely monitoring the situation with local, state and federal health officials, who have made it clear that the public at large is not at risk.
Continue reading …Baylor Equestrian is New #1 Team in NCEA Rankings
October 29, 2014 Comments Off on Baylor Equestrian is New #1 Team in NCEA Rankings
Following wins against No. 1 Georgia and Big 12 Conference foe TCU, Baylor is the nation’s new No. 1 collegiate equestrian teams, according to this week’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association national team rankings, announced on Tuesday and determined by the NCEA selection committee.
Continue reading …Invitation Only Named New AQHA # 1 All-Time Leading Sire
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Invitation Only Named New AQHA # 1 All-Time Leading Sire
AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to share a pivotal moment in American Quarter Horse history. Invitation Only was named the No. 1 all-time leading sire of AQHA points earned by offspring on October 14, 2014. Since 1996, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame stallion Zippo Pine Bar held the No. 1 […]
Continue reading …Horse Industry’s Push to Save College Equestrian Competition
October 15, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Industry’s Push to Save College Equestrian Competition
The effect will be felt by thousands of young female potential student-athletes currently participating in the industry who have concentrated so much of their training and based their academic and competitive decisions on the hope that one day they too may compete at the highest level for their favorite university. All of that could be taken away based on the recommendation of one committee.
Continue reading …Maggie Bellville and Mozaun McKibben Score Top Titles in Ranch Horse Pleasure at QH Congress
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on Maggie Bellville and Mozaun McKibben Score Top Titles in Ranch Horse Pleasure at QH Congress
The Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure class of 34 entries saw Maggie Bellville return aboard Classic Crome to take the Congress Championship with a score of 222.5. The pair received a check for $400, a coveted Congress bronze, neck ribbon, and bragging rights. Coming in second was Allysn Light with The Fresno Fox with a score of 222.5.
Continue reading …Latest Update on Bingham Herd of 75 Quarter Horses in Desperate Need of Homes
October 8, 2014 Comments Off on Latest Update on Bingham Herd of 75 Quarter Horses in Desperate Need of Homes
“We have about 100 applications for the horses that we are going through right now,” Ewing says. “Most of these animals are going to be companion horses, because they are older broodmares anywhere from 17-22 years of age.”
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