Thinking Outside of the Box: National Quarter Horse League Classes Debut This Weekend in Florida
January 9, 2014 Comments Off on Thinking Outside of the Box: National Quarter Horse League Classes Debut This Weekend in Florida
“If we stand back and look at sports in general, sports keep evolving and growing,” Farrell says. “Athletes become more specialized, sports medicine is becoming more innovative, and athletic equipment gets better and safer as technology advances. We see the same with equine sports.”
Continue reading …Left Out in the Cold… Protecting Our Four-Legged, Furry Friends
January 9, 2014 Comments Off on Left Out in the Cold… Protecting Our Four-Legged, Furry Friends
As the temperature plummets in many parts of the country, The Humane Society of the United States sees a marked increase in the number of complaints about dogs and cats who have been left outside with no food or shelter.
Continue reading …The Story of PF Blondy’s Hickory aka “Nilla”
January 9, 2014 Comments Off on The Story of PF Blondy’s Hickory aka “Nilla”
We rescued Nilla as a untrained and unwanted 3-year-old. We nursed her back to health, and my husband trained her.
Continue reading …Vaccines for Broodmares in Late Gestation
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on Vaccines for Broodmares in Late Gestation
The goal of every breeder is to have a strong, healthy foal. Preventative health measures to ensure disease protection for the foal include vaccination boosters for the mare before she foals. These boosters are very important for the mare during pregnancy, particularly during the last 4 to 6 weeks of gestation
Continue reading …New Species of Horse Discovered in Ethiopia, the E. Woldegabriel, 4.4 Million Years Old
January 2, 2014 Comments Off on New Species of Horse Discovered in Ethiopia, the E. Woldegabriel, 4.4 Million Years Old
The horse fills a gap in the evolutionary history of horses but is also important for documenting how old a fossil locality is and in reconstructing habitats of human forebears of the time, said Scott Simpson, professor of anatomy at Case Western Reserve’s School of Medicine, and coauthor of the research. “This horse is one piece of a very complex puzzle that has many, many pieces.”
Continue reading …ApHC Stallion Service Auction Deadline is Near
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on ApHC Stallion Service Auction Deadline is Near
You don’t want to miss out on your first-choice stallion, so be sure to be the last bidder before midnight CST on December 31st.
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70, -1, 0, +½, -5, What do all of these numbers mean? by Chris Crumpler Why did I score the way I did? Are the rules as objective as they claim to be? When competing in a scored event, these are all questions that may come to mind. Did I ‘plus’ that last maneuver? Am […]
Continue reading …Winners of 2013 AQHA Youth Art Show and Contest Announced
December 18, 2013 Comments Off on Winners of 2013 AQHA Youth Art Show and Contest Announced
The best-in-show honor was given to Amy Nguyen. Her work will remain on display at the Hall of Fame until next year’s show. Nguyen’s teacher, Doug Howard, received a field trip with transportation costs included to the Hall of Fame during the 2014-2015 school calendar year.
Continue reading …Something to Add to Your Christmas List… What About a Luxequestrian Property?
December 16, 2013 Comments Off on Something to Add to Your Christmas List… What About a Luxequestrian Property?
Built in 1870, this stunning estate sits among 53 acres of landscaped grounds and open pastures on both sides of the road. The Manor residence exudes the charm and authentic details known for the period and architectural style.
Continue reading …Final Set of Winners From 2013 Adequan North American Affiliate Championships
December 16, 2013 Comments Off on Final Set of Winners From 2013 Adequan North American Affiliate Championships
The championships are for NRHA members and horses that have qualified through their respective Regional Affiliate Finals. Each finals sends its eight highest placing riders, plus ties, to the Adequan NAAC to compete for North American bragging rights.
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