“The Paws Cause” at 2014 AQHYA World Show and Reichert Celebration
June 3, 2014 Comments Off on “The Paws Cause” at 2014 AQHYA World Show and Reichert Celebration
“Every horse show person, that I know, has rescued some dog, either from a shelter, from the streets, or from the barn at a show,” Ellen says. “I thought it would be a great idea to bring a dog adoption event to the horse shows.”
Continue reading …Renewed Interest in Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity For 2014
June 2, 2014 Comments Off on Renewed Interest in Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity For 2014Approximately 30 competitors and 60 class entries gathered in Oklahoma City on Saturday, May 31st for the 13 classes that made up the 2014 Jerry Wells Memorial Scholarship Halter Futurity.
Continue reading …Playing Possum is No Laughing Matter When it Comes to Horses
May 30, 2014 Comments Off on Playing Possum is No Laughing Matter When it Comes to Horses
By now, chances are you’ve seen the widely circulated video and photos of Triple Crown contender, California Chrome, facing off against an unusual opponent on the race track. During one of his morning workouts last week at the Belmont, Chrome met up with a stray opossum that darted on to the track.
Continue reading …APHA/AQHA Sire, He’s Suddenly Famous, Dies in Tragic Trailer Accident
May 29, 2014 Comments Off on APHA/AQHA Sire, He’s Suddenly Famous, Dies in Tragic Trailer Accident
“Famous will be missed by all individuals who were associated with him and owned and showed his offspring,” Rebecca Maurer says.
Continue reading …2014 WSQHA Trophy Circuit- Largest Show in Eight Years
May 28, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 WSQHA Trophy Circuit- Largest Show in Eight Years
According to WSQHA representative, Linsey O’Donnell, the show topped out at just over 600 entries, which made for a 10% increase over the previous year. As a result, this was the largest WSQHA circuit held in the past eight years.
Continue reading …2014 Gateway Classic Sees Entry Total in 5,000 Range Over Memorial Day Weekend
May 27, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Gateway Classic Sees Entry Total in 5,000 Range Over Memorial Day Weekend
Entries for the special event and first split/combined show, alone, almost equaled entries for the entire circuit last year. Continuing with a familiar trend this show season, some of the highest entry counts could be found in AQHA leveled classes.
Continue reading …Memorial Day 2014- The Horse That Was a Marine
May 26, 2014 Comments Off on Memorial Day 2014- The Horse That Was a Marine
“Descending the ridge to reload, she carried the wounded or dead on her back. It is acknowledged that because of what Reckless accomplished in battle, many Marines came home who might not have, otherwise. “
Continue reading …Healthy Horse Show Living: Dinner Is Served
May 23, 2014 Comments Off on Healthy Horse Show Living: Dinner Is Served
If the show’s running late or you plan to stay on the fairgrounds, you can let your slow cooker do the cooking for you. How does Cilantro Lime Chicken, Enchilada Casserole, and Pot Roast sound?
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of The Top Secret and RPL My Te Touching
May 22, 2014 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of The Top Secret and RPL My Te Touching
When asked what has contributed to The Top Secret’s level of success over the past decade, Rassi cites the stallion’s “almost perfect bone structure and confirmation.”
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday- Back in the Day With Mike Carter
May 22, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday- Back in the Day With Mike Carter
“That was in western pleasure. We didn’t do a lot of grooming back then! That was before banded manes. Banded manes aren’t very old, you know, when you’re as old as me anyway.”
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