That Puzzling Question… Why Do Geldings Drop During Training?
April 27, 2016 Comments Off on That Puzzling Question… Why Do Geldings Drop During Training?
“Like you have seen, in some examples, the horse appears very relaxed, so you wonder if it could be a mental state that results in an unusual autonomic nervous system (which regulates body functions such as heart and respiratory rate, digestion, sexual arousal, etc.) balance associated with penile relaxation or erection.”
Continue reading …Several Paint Horses Rewarded at 2016 NRBC
April 27, 2016 Comments Off on Several Paint Horses Rewarded at 2016 NRBC
Four Paints ended up in the Top 10 of the prestigious Open Classic Finals with impressive scores exceeding 226.5. According to show management, approximately one-third of all horses showing this year were Paint-bred, most of which were already registered through APHA.
Continue reading …Receiving Check For $75,000 is Not Ruf At All For Jason Vanlandingham, 2016 NRBC Open Champion
April 26, 2016 Comments Off on Receiving Check For $75,000 is Not Ruf At All For Jason Vanlandingham, 2016 NRBC Open Champion
It brought the audience to its feet. With stomping boots, clapping hands, whistles, cheers, whoops and hollers, the crowd at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center cheered the 2016 National Reining Breeders Classic Open Champion into the history books.
Continue reading …4 Days Left to Nominate For 2016 Western Pleasure Super Sires Event!
April 26, 2016 Comments Off on 4 Days Left to Nominate For 2016 Western Pleasure Super Sires Event!
This year, WPSS eligible offspring can compete in one of three classes: Santé Medical Aesthetics Non-Pro Yearling Longe-Line that will pay $5,000 to first place, Equine Chronicle Limited Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure that will pay $10,000 to first place and Equine Chronicle Open Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure that will pay $10,000 to first place.
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“As far as I’m concerned, every dollar I spend to support a kid with livestock, is a dollar I’m less likely to have to spend on addiction and rehab, unplanned pregnancy, and therapists. It’s no different than paying for them to play a school-sanctioned sport. Investing in your student’s success should be a universal language, not just one that’s spoken by parents.” – Karen Melroy
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Horses inducted in the Hall of Fame were the famed Olympic champion, Nautical, and the legendary AQHA/PHBA stallion, Mr. Yella Fella. Attendees were honored to have Debbie Jones speak of her mother’s early training days of Nautical and Gary and Linda Gordon who owned Mr. Yella Fella.
Continue reading …Free Seminars and Clinics at 2016 Wild Card Challenge in Las Vegas
April 26, 2016 Comments Off on Free Seminars and Clinics at 2016 Wild Card Challenge in Las Vegas
Some of the most anticipated events at this innovative show are the scheduled, free seminars slated to focus on topics like judging, training, breeding, sports medicine, shoeing and nutrition, conducted by experts like NRHA Professional and 4-Million Dollar rider, Andrea Fappani; NRHA Judges’ Committee Chairman, Jody Brainard, and top veterinarian and equine athlete expert, Dr. Khris Crowe.
Continue reading …$165,000 in Scholarships Up For Grabs at AjPHA Youth World Show
April 26, 2016 Comments Off on $165,000 in Scholarships Up For Grabs at AjPHA Youth World Show
That includes at least $1,300 worth of scholarships awarded in each world championship class in 2016—more in some cases, thanks to generous sponsors—as well as special scholarship awards for our all-around winners, high-point horse judgers, sportsmanship winner and more.
Continue reading …Unique Opportunity- Receive $1,000 Per Head For Housing/Gentling Mustangs
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on Unique Opportunity- Receive $1,000 Per Head For Housing/Gentling Mustangs
Approved horsemen and women will be expected to halter train each horse or burro, while teaching trailer loading and unloading, and preparing the animal for future farrier work. After the training requirements are met, the participant is responsible for finding an adopter for the gentled animal, which is available to the public for $125.
Continue reading …IEA National Finals Competition Recap- Day 3
April 25, 2016 Comments Off on IEA National Finals Competition Recap- Day 3
Saturday, April 23, 2016, Lexington, Kentucky — Featured in today’s show was the “Parade of Teams,” where each of the competing IEA Teams marched through the arena displaying their unbelievable spirit. During the ceremony, the IEA announced the winners of the Horseman’s Knowledge Test, the Holy Innocents’ Horsemanship Test (both presented by the United States Pony […]
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