2017 NSBA Horse of the Year is Made N The Shade
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on 2017 NSBA Horse of the Year is Made N The Shade
NSBA announced yesterday that the 4-year-old AQHA gelding, Made N The Shade, is the 2017 NSBA Horse of the Year. “Mikey” accumulated 78 points and earned $40,560.99 in earnings in Western Pleasure classes on his way to achieving this prestigious title.
Continue reading …AHC Sheds Light on ELD Mandate During 2018 APHA Convention
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on AHC Sheds Light on ELD Mandate During 2018 APHA Convention
On Feb. 21, DOT released two guidance documents that shed more light on the rule as it pertained to horses and agriculture. They also opened a comment section on their site and put out a call for questions and concerns, which will be used to develop a frequently asked question document. AHC expects 85% of the horse industry to be exempt from the ELD requirement once final clarifications are made.
Continue reading …APHA Rule Change Proposals to be Considered Today at APHA Convention
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Rule Change Proposals to be Considered Today at APHA Convention
CONTROL #AM-090: Defeated but petitioned out of committee
SUMMARY: Adds performance halter for Youth and Amateur divisions. Also, adds Grand & Reserve Halter for Mares & Geldings in the Youth division.
Petition: Passed
U.S. Equine Industry Generates $122 Billion Impact on Economy, According to 2017 Study
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on U.S. Equine Industry Generates $122 Billion Impact on Economy, According to 2017 Study
The equine industry in the U.S. generates approximately $122 billion in total economic impact, an increase from $102 billion in the 2005 Economic Impact Study. The industry also provides a total employment impact of 1.74 million, and generates $79 billion in total salaries, wages, and benefits. The current number of horses in the United States stands at 7.2 million. Texas, California, and Florida continue to be the top three states with the highest population of horses.
Continue reading …Judges Named For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Judges Named For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
Eric Petersen, Mabel, Minnesota
Will Knabenshue, Whitesboro, Texas
Tanya Green, Aubrey, Texas
Steve Meadows, Staunton, Virginia
Tina Anderson, Millsap, Texas
Patty Campbell, Whitesboro, Texas
Gary Roberts, Murrieta, California
John Pipkin, Canyon, Texas
Jonathan Meilleur, Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Sandy Vaughn, Hernando, Florida
Laura Norment, Trent Woods, North Carolina
Results of Equine Industry Economic Impact Study to be Released at Congressional Horse Caucus
February 23, 2018 Comments Off on Results of Equine Industry Economic Impact Study to be Released at Congressional Horse Caucus
“We are pleased to be able to hold this event with the Congressional Horse Caucus to continue to demonstrate to members of Congress how important our industry is to the United States economy.”
Continue reading …Plan For OKC State Fair Parking Changes “Postponed Indefinitely”
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Plan For OKC State Fair Parking Changes “Postponed Indefinitely”
According to local Oklahoma station, Channel 4, the plan that was announced in December with the intent of increasing security, enhancing lighting, and including buses for transport at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, has been “postponed indefinitely.”
Continue reading …Do You Want to Keep Quarter Horse Racing Alive in Florida?
February 22, 2018 Comments Off on Do You Want to Keep Quarter Horse Racing Alive in Florida?
Clarify the law so that both a quarter horse and the quarter horse race are BOTH registered with the AQHA. FQHRA’s position on current pari-mutuels is simple: just follow the law. If a quarter horse track has a permit to run 40 days of horse races, then they should be required to run the appropriate number of live races and not be rewarded with the ability to have card rooms or slot machines without following the intent and spirit of the law.
Continue reading …Terry Bradshaw QH and Fossil Gate Farms Team Up For Production Sale of the Century
February 21, 2018 Comments Off on Terry Bradshaw QH and Fossil Gate Farms Team Up For Production Sale of the Century
On June 30th, 2018, horse enthusiasts will gather in Thackerville, Oklahoma, for a horse sale that promises to be an event any serious horse breeder won’t want to miss.
Continue reading …Our Own Team USA! 2018 AQHA Youth World Cup Team
February 20, 2018 Comments Off on Our Own Team USA! 2018 AQHA Youth World Cup Team
The pride of competing, not only for ones self, but for your country, is a thrill not many athletes have the opportunity to experience. But, it’s one that ten AQHA youth members will be able to experience this summer in College Station, Texas, during the 2018 AQHA Youth World Cup.
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