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Appaloosa Incentive Classes and Stallion Auction Gets a Makeover

October 1, 2013 Comments Off

ApHC press release MOSCOW, Idaho – In an effort to enhance the prize money for “incentive” classes held annually at the World Championship Show in Fort Worth, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) announces more options for owners of stallions in the stallion service auction and for owners of any other foals by that same stallion. […]

Free Lecture on Cutting-Edge Research of Heaves in Horses Will Take Place This Evening at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center

October 1, 2013 Comments Off

Press release WHO: Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center WHAT: Will discuss treatment of heaves in horses during a free First Tuesday Lecture WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center 382 West Street Road Kennett Square, PA 19348 […]

Colorado Rockies Present First Baseman With Ultimate Retirement Gift, An American Paint Horse

September 27, 2013 Comments Off

APHA press release by: Jessica Hein Who needs a gold watch when you could have a Paint Horse instead? The Colorado Rockies made a big splash on September 25 when they presented a one-of-a-kind retirement gift to first baseman Todd Helton: a flashy American Paint Horse. In honor of Todd’s 17 years as a player […]

The Biggest Loser RunWalk Comes to Alltech National Horse Show in Kentucky

September 20, 2013 Comments Off

Saddle up for The Biggest Loser RunWalk, a 5-K race, 15-K race and one-mile Kids Run Fun part of Family Fun Day festivities during the Alltech National Horse Show, held at the Alltech Arena on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park on Nov. 2, 2013.

Invitations For 2013 ApHC World Show Mailed Today, Process Entries Now With New Online System

September 12, 2013 Comments Off

The ApHC World Show qualifying deadline has passed. The ApHC has received show results for all ApHC-approved shows held through the end of August. September 10th was the deadline for submission of regional club nominations. All horses qualified through either the National point system or the regional club qualifying system have been identified. Invitations were […]

2013 Washington International Horse Show Will Host “Barn Night” With Shetland Pony Steeplechase and Halloween-themed Gambler’s Choice Costume Class

September 12, 2013 Comments Off

WASHINGTON—Sept. 4, 2013—The Washington International Horse Show is pleased to welcome back the local favorite, Barn Night, presented again this year by Dover Saddlery. The festive and fun-filled Barn Night will take place Thursday, Oct. 24, during the 55th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Oct. 22-27 at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC. New […]

Study Shows Kentucky’s Equine Industry Has $3 Billion Economic Impact

September 10, 2013 Comments Off

Kentucky’s equine industry had a total economic impact of almost $3 billion and generated 40,665 jobs last year, according to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey. The tax contribution of the equine industry to Kentucky was approximately $134 million. According to Jill Stowe, University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs director and project lead, the total economic […]

Potomac Horse Fever Surfaces in Virginia

September 5, 2013 Comments Off

This summer, several cases of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) were reported in central Virginia.1 Although the disease is not contagious, it can be fatal and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services made horse owners aware of the threat. Megan Green, DVM, manager, Merial’s Large Animal Veterinary Services, advises horse owners, especially those in […]

17 New Classes Added to Schedule For 2013 APHA Open/Amateur World Championship Show

August 26, 2013 Comments Off

Green classes, barrel racing sweepstakes, USTRC roping, and increased payouts FORT WORTH—Preparations are underway for the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) 2013 Open/Amateur World Championship Show. The second of two premier events hosted by the association annually, the Open/Amateur World Show is slated to take place November 6-17 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort […]

Chance to Win Shorty’s 100X Beaver Hat, Year’s Supply of Cinch/Cruel Girl Jeans, 1 Ton of Purina Feed, and Much More in NRHyA Raffle

August 22, 2013 Comments Off

NRHA press release by: Hayley Lewallen – Add some loot to your barn and support Reining’s future by purchasing a National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) raffle ticket. Your $10 contribution goes towards a chance to win one of these six fabulous prizes. A Pair of Terra Vintage Elephant Anderson Bean Boots – from Anderson […]