Show to 8 Judges, Pay For 4 at 2015 Paint Horse Congress!
June 24, 2015 Comments Off on Show to 8 Judges, Pay For 4 at 2015 Paint Horse Congress!
“It was a philosophical more than a financial decision,” says Congress Chair Casey West, when asked the reasoning behind the “Show to 8 Judges/Pay for 4 Judges” concept.
Continue reading …Fossil Gate Farms – Gary and Linda Gordon’s Pursuit of Perfection
June 24, 2015 Comments Off on Fossil Gate Farms – Gary and Linda Gordon’s Pursuit of Perfection
Linda and Gary Gordon, owners of Fossil Gate Farms, have been developing World Champion Halter horses for over 30 years on their magnificent 150-acre spread in Argyle, Texas. Specializing in Quarter Horses and Paints, the couple has amassed one of the most impressive stallion lineups in the country. They recently added some additional firepower to their breeding program with the purchase of mares from the Crundwell sale. In addition to a thriving breeding program that produced 36 foals this year, they offer show quality horses of all ages among the 100-120 horses available on the farm at all times.
Continue reading …2015 Oregon Summer Classic Kicks Off With Equine Chronicle Exhibitors’ Party!
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Oregon Summer Classic Kicks Off With Equine Chronicle Exhibitors’ Party!
The Equine Chronicle Party offered just a taste of what’s in store for AQHA competitors and spectators at the Summer Classic this week. Eight judges over the course of six days, specialty Showcase of Talent classes, a full lineup of OQHA Open Futurities, a competition off-day, and full social event calendar are among the highlights.
Continue reading …From The Publisher – Lip Chains are Gone… Are Spurs Next?
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Lip Chains are Gone… Are Spurs Next?
The recent decision by AQHA to ban lip chain use in the halter pen has created a firestorm of protest from those within the halter horse community. Many breeders, owners and exhibitors concerns are expressed in the article The Great Lip Chain Debate on page 194 of this issue. The people interviewed in this article have decades of experience and their complaints about this ruling are not only thoughtful, but justified.
Continue reading …On The Cover – Livvie & All But Sudden
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on On The Cover – Livvie & All But Sudden
AQHA youth competitor Livvie and All But Sudden, aka “Stevie,” have proven they’re a force to be reckoned with in the all-around arena. During their career, the pair has accumulated multiple Congress and NSBA World Champion titles, Youth World Show top ten finishes, and Congress All-Around Champion and Reserve Champion accolades. Already in 2015, they’ve won circuit championships and High Point Youth 14-18 All Around titles at the Redbud Spectacular and Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit.
Continue reading …Results From 2015 IKI Summer Spectacular
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on Results From 2015 IKI Summer Spectacular
Following on the heels of a very successful Mid Summer Fling show, that took place June 13-16, in DuQuoin, Illinois, the IKI Summer Spectacular continued the fun with five complete shows at the same location, June 17-21. AQHA competitors who chose to stay for both events racked up nine judges!
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“Everyone looks at me like I’m crazy, but then they watch her search for the poles and the bridge, and she goes right over. They just can’t believe it.”
Continue reading …Barrel Full of Laughs at 2015 Mid Summer Fling!
June 17, 2015 Comments Off on Barrel Full of Laughs at 2015 Mid Summer Fling!
Musical Buckets, Dizzy Stick Races, and Twister aren’t the typical classes you’d expect to see on a horse show schedule, but then again, the Mid Summer Fling is far from typical…
Continue reading …2015 Little Futurity Concludes Crowning Big Winners in Green, Reams, Chown, Roberts, Puthoff, Willis and Many More
June 17, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Little Futurity Concludes Crowning Big Winners in Green, Reams, Chown, Roberts, Puthoff, Willis and Many More
Last night’s main event was the Non-Pro 3 and Over $7,500 slot class, which was won by Courtney Chown aboard Chum Machine. The pair earned $9,248. Coming in Reserve was Jessica Olsen Groome with She Sure is Hot, winning $7,344.
Continue reading …HOT, HOT, HOT! Are You Protecting Your Horse on the Show Circuit This Summer?
June 16, 2015 Comments Off on HOT, HOT, HOT! Are You Protecting Your Horse on the Show Circuit This Summer?
To find the heart rate of a horse, simply find a pulse and count the beats for 15 seconds, then multiply that number by 4, which will give the beats per minute. Count the breaths per minute in a similar way.
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