Oregon QHA Cancels Sweetheart Classic Due to Winter Weather
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on Oregon QHA Cancels Sweetheart Classic Due to Winter Weather
“Due to current and expected winter weather conditions regionally, OQHA has decided to CANCEL our February show in Eugene, OR this week. Although it was not a decision made lightly, we simply felt we had to put the safety of our horses and exhibitors first. We will be working towards rescheduling the event if possible, so please keep an eye out for additional information!”
Continue reading …Gone Too Soon- AQHA Stallion Epic
February 7, 2019 Comments Off on Gone Too Soon- AQHA Stallion Epic
Our sincerest condolences go out to several of our friends in the horse industry, Carolyn McGaughey, Holly Saigo, and Matt Woodson, following the loss of a promising young sire, AQHA stallion, Epic. By The Top Secret and out RPL My Te Touching, 5-year-old Epic was an impressive physical presence in the show pen at 17 hands tall with striking black coloring.
Continue reading …2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
The decision is based in large part on increasing the window between the Congress and the AQHA World Show. In the past, these shows have been back-to-back with very few days in between to recover and prepare for the Open/Amateur AQHA World Show. In 2018, there were three days in between the shows. The new date implementation will take effect in 2020 in hopes that exhibitors and attendees will have time to plan accordingly.
Continue reading …AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocating Headquarters
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocating Headquarters
According to this open letter by AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines, AQHA is seriously considering relocating the association headquarters from Amarillo to Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden
January 23, 2019 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden
With the increasing popularity of ICSI procedures (and its minimal use of frozen semen) the decision has been made to make frozen semen available to customers for ICSI use with their mares.
Continue reading …25-Year-Old Cowboy, Mason Lowe, Passes Away During National Western Stock Show
January 18, 2019 Comments Off on 25-Year-Old Cowboy, Mason Lowe, Passes Away During National Western Stock Show
Professional bull rider, Mason Lowe, 25, passed away this week following injuries sustained at the Professional Bull Riders event at the National Western Stock Show.
Continue reading …Macbeth Family Sells Multiple World Champion, Lope The Line, to Galyean Family
January 16, 2019 Comments Off on Macbeth Family Sells Multiple World Champion, Lope The Line, to Galyean Family
For the past several years, Ellen has been competing with 13-year-old Zoe Macbeth in classes like Western Pleasure, Western Riding, and Trail. But, now it’s time for Ellen to continue her journey with another young lady, 6-year-old Gracelyn Galyean.
Continue reading …Prayers Needed For Trainer, Monte Ruden, Following Devastating Horse Accident
January 9, 2019 Comments Off on Prayers Needed For Trainer, Monte Ruden, Following Devastating Horse Accident
On January 2nd, Monte was in a terrible accident with a horse. He was airlifted from the farm to Mayo Hospital in Rochester. His initial surgery was 12 hours to stop the internal bleeding. He has since gone through four additional surgeries to fix a broken femur in his right leg and to repair his intestines. He will be at St Mary’s for two to three more weeks. Due to the severity of his injuries, myself and his family have held off making this public.
Continue reading …2019 WPSS Classes to be Split Between QH Congress and Tom Powers Futurity
January 9, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 WPSS Classes to be Split Between QH Congress and Tom Powers Futurity
The following three classes will be held in conjunction with the All American Quarter Horse Congress: NEW! Open 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure, Non-Pro Open 4 & 5 Year Old Trail Class, and NEW! Non-Pro Open Hunter Under Saddle Longe Line.
Continue reading …Thoughts and Prayers to Lisa Ligon as She Recovers From Horse Accident
January 8, 2019 Comments Off on Thoughts and Prayers to Lisa Ligon as She Recovers From Horse Accident
EquineChronicle.com had the opportunity to chat with Lisa today and she confirmed that she’s on the mend. “The horse actually slipped and fell down with me. I broke three ribs and had pneumothorax, which is where air collects outside of the lungs. I had to take an ambulance ride, which I don’t remember, and I had a slight concussion. They kept me overnight, and I’m really lucky that the air outside of my lungs resolved itself.”
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