In the Spirit of Compromise: AQHA Approves New Lip Cord
March 4, 2016 Comments Off on In the Spirit of Compromise: AQHA Approves New Lip Cord
When the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) proposed a rule change that eliminated the use of lip chains, members of the Halter community came together and raised concerns about the safety of exhibitors when it came to dealing with stallions. Their concerns resulted in a spirit of compromise with the implementation of the newly created lip cord.
Continue reading …Harris Leather Releases New Product: Halter Lip Cord Lead
March 3, 2016 Comments Off on Harris Leather Releases New Product: Halter Lip Cord Lead
Harris Leather Releases New Product: Halter Lip Cord Lead
Continue reading …Helping You Find the Perfect Fit: Smartpak Offers Free Shipping and Returns on GPA Helmets
March 3, 2016 Comments Off on Helping You Find the Perfect Fit: Smartpak Offers Free Shipping and Returns on GPA Helmets
Helping You Find the Perfect Fit: Smartpak Offers Free Shipping and Returns on GPA Helmets
Continue reading …Exhibitors Not Eligible For Level 2 at 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Show
March 3, 2016 Comments Off on Exhibitors Not Eligible For Level 2 at 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Show
“Most of our alliance partners level their competition playing field on money earned by their exhibitors. AQHA exhibitors are leveled by points earned and by winning an AQHA world or reserve world champion title. By combining both methods, we look to further level the playing field and protect the integrity of the Adequan® Level 2 championships at the Lucas Oil World,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle.
Continue reading …AQHA Incentive Fund Checks in the Mail- $15.65 Per Point
March 3, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Incentive Fund Checks in the Mail- $15.65 Per Point
Owner, exhibitor and breeder feedback drove changes to the Incentive Fund for 2016. To make the program more beneficial to all competitors, effective January 1, Incentive Fund competition licenses are no longer required, and the point cap now stands at one plus the average number of points earned by Incentive Fund horses during the year.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Jeff Allen, Tina Anderson, John Boxell, Jody Brainard, Donnie Bricker, Rick Christy, Michael Colvin, David Denniston, Casey Devitt, Clint Fullerton, Garth Gooding, Jeff Greaves, Jan Hoskin-Hay, Chris Jones, Bill Kaven, Mike McEntire, Chele McGauly, Jonathan Meilleur, Charles Smith, Ron Stratton, Terry Thompson, Kendra Weis, Bobby Hunt, Seth Kirchner, Rubin Pringle
Continue reading …Can Your Trail Horse Do This? “The Vegas Water Box” Video That’s Gone Viral
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Can Your Trail Horse Do This? “The Vegas Water Box” Video That’s Gone Viral
“It took one horse several days of very patient groundwork to get him through [the box] and others less time, so it really depends on the individual,” she says. “If a horse is scared of it, you cannot force them through or they will lose confidence in you. So, like all the training we do here, we take as much time as it takes to give the horse confidence!”
Continue reading …Blood Test Developed to Predict Foal Gender
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Blood Test Developed to Predict Foal Gender
The test correctly identified 12 of 14 male pregnancies and 10 of 11 female pregnancies, resulting in a sensitivity of 85.7%, and a specificity of 90.9%. Overall the accuracy of the test was 88%.
Continue reading …Bidding Closes TONIGHT, March 2, for March Internet Auction from Pro Horse Services
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Bidding Closes TONIGHT, March 2, for March Internet Auction from Pro Horse Services
Bidding Closes TONIGHT, March 2, for March Internet Auction from Pro Horse Services
Continue reading …Qualify For APHA World Show at Select NCHA and ACHA Events
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Qualify For APHA World Show at Select NCHA and ACHA Events
We’ve teamed up to offer 18 cutting events that count toward qualifying for the APHA Open & Amateur World Show, which takes place November 2–12 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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