Dozens of Horses Displaced by Great Smoky Mountain Wildfire
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on Dozens of Horses Displaced by Great Smoky Mountain Wildfire
In the middle of a raging wildfire, Brian Minton drove his truck and horse trailer up a gravel road to transport a pony to safety. The trip was one of several Minton made evacuating horses from the wildfire sweeping through the Great Smoky Mountains and Sevier County, Tennessee, forcing evacuations at tourist destinations in Pigeon Force and Gatlinburg.
Continue reading …Learn From the Legends Clinic Kicked Off With Clint Haverty and Bob Loomis at NRHA Futurity
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on Learn From the Legends Clinic Kicked Off With Clint Haverty and Bob Loomis at NRHA Futurity
As Loomis stood in the stands, taking questions posed by the audience, Haverty rode his horse Whodini, demonstrating training techniques, and at one point rode brideless, a pinnacle moment of the demonstration. The “Learn from the Legends” brought a diverse crowd of horse enthusiasts to the 2016 NRHA Futurity & Adequan NAAC. For those who missed it, the entire clinic was aired on Facebook Live for people who wanted to watch via social media.
Continue reading …Oklahoma State University Wins Merial AQHA World Collegiate Horse Judging Contest For Second Year in a Row
November 30, 2016 Comments Off on Oklahoma State University Wins Merial AQHA World Collegiate Horse Judging Contest For Second Year in a Row
The American Quarter Horse Foundation provides scholarships to the college or university of the world champion team, reserve world champion team and third-place teams in the junior and senior college divisions in the contest.
• World champion team: $2,000
• Reserve world champion team: $1,250
• Third-place team: $750
Photos and Results From 2016 Gordyville Turkey Run
November 29, 2016 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2016 Gordyville Turkey Run
The 2016 Gordyville USA Turkey Run recently took place November 25-27 in Gifford, IL. complete with four AQHA shows, a special event schooling show on Friday, inaugural Purina Turkey Tournament with $1,000 added, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, and more!
Continue reading …Omeprazole Alone Doesn’t Heal Ulcers
November 29, 2016 Comments Off on Omeprazole Alone Doesn’t Heal Ulcers
With two out of three competitive horses affected,+,2 stomach ulcers are a problem that most horse owners and trainers will face. You need reliable preventive and treatment options.
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Ranch Riding fundamentals are part of Smith’s daily life. She and her family live on 28,000 acres in Arivaca where they run 400 plus mama cows and have about 70 head of horses. Her horses grow up on the ranch and hone their skills in the real world.
Continue reading …Donate a Breeding to the 2017 APHC Stallion Service Auction
November 29, 2016 Comments Off on Donate a Breeding to the 2017 APHC Stallion Service Auction
This year’s auction will begin on December 1st and end at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 20th. Owners of stallions whose breedings are purchased in the auction will receive a nomination for the prestigious Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes at the World Show.
Continue reading …2016 APHA High Point Ranch Horse Standings
November 29, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 APHA High Point Ranch Horse Standings
Ranch riders, listen up—High-Point Ranch Horse Award standings for each division are now online, reflecting current points as of November 28, 2016. Check out how you’re stacking up in 2016 via this special link:
2016 High-Point Ranch Horse Award Standings
Georgia Classic Will Host $50,000 NSBA Riders’ Cup Nov. 30-Dec. 4th
November 28, 2016 Comments Off on Georgia Classic Will Host $50,000 NSBA Riders’ Cup Nov. 30-Dec. 4th
While the Georgia Classic portion offers exhibitors six judges, the NSBA Riders’ Cup beefs up the added money offering with an estimated $50,000 purse.
Continue reading …NRHA Futurity 2016: Day 1-5 Action Recap
November 28, 2016 Comments Off on NRHA Futurity 2016: Day 1-5 Action Recap
Holding on to the highest composite score in the Level (L)4 Open presented by Lucas Oil is NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida aboard E. Alberto Casasco’s Whiz Gata Prize (Topsail Whiz x Smart Little Prize), a stallion nominated and bred by Robert Santagata. The duo is leading with a 444.5 composite.
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