Special thanks to Kaleena Weakly of Katz Graphics for sharing a few candid snapshots from the Gordyville show that took place February 18th-21st.
Continue reading …Qualifying for the APHA World Show isn’t hard—simply compete at a minimum of four approved events under eight judges, and your horse is qualified to compete in ANY class and eligible division at the APHA World Show, which takes place November 2–12, 2016.
Continue reading …Until the barn gets quarantined with strangles, hay prices suddenly triple or a horrific accident sidelines a key employee, slumpers are confident their businesses will remain profitable forever. They live in a blissful state not believing a widely accepted principle stating businesses are always either growing or shrinking. There is no such thing as stable.
Continue reading …Due to the high demand for ranch horse classes at this show, Ranch Horse Conformation and Ranch Trail have been added for youth, amateur and open exhibitors. In addition, a Ranch Horse clinic is slated for Friday, taught by AQHA Team Wrangler Professional Horseman, Marty Simper.
Continue reading …For championship classes with more than 10 qualified exhibitors, the first AQHA class of the regular show will serve as the qualifying round. Championship award presentations will take place following the completion of each championship class. Exhibitors will compete for gold, silver and bronze Championship trophies and money in open, amateur (including select) and youth classes.
Continue reading …When the Adequan® Level 2 championship classes launched at the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, their debut was met with enthusiasm from exhibitors, owners and professionals. In fact, the addition of the Adequan® Level 2 classes increased Lucas Oil World entries by 32 percent over the previous year.
Continue reading …WCHA President Greg Holden said, “Barbara’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge will play a key role in growing current programs and realizing new initiatives that will fortify WCHA’s position as the leader in the conformation horse industry.”
Continue reading …Sponsored by Blue Ribbon Custom Tack and produced by the Arizona Paint Horse Association and Arizona Appaloosa Association, this show will include two sets of points over two days. Judges will be Mark McCarthy, Curt Summers, Dan Mannion, and Doug LaSota.
Continue reading …“Our new multi-million-dollar center is state of the art and has a teaching barn, small indoor arena, classrooms, feed and tack rooms, a wash rack and a treatment area, all made possible by the generosity of horse enthusiasts who believe in what we are doing in support of Oklahoma’s equine industry,” said Clint Rusk, head of the OSU Department of Animal Science.
Continue reading …“I kept listening and listening and I could not hear her heart,” said Dr. Carolyn Littel, her primary veterinarian, about the exam in August.
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