Stallion Service Auction Closes Tuesday For National Halter Horse Association
February 8, 2016 Comments Off on Stallion Service Auction Closes Tuesday For National Halter Horse Association
Stallion Service Auction Closes Tuesday For National Halter Horse Association
Continue reading …APHA Breeders Trust Point Value Increases For 2015, First Time Since 2008
February 8, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Breeders Trust Point Value Increases For 2015, First Time Since 2008
“This represents the first year since 2008 that the Breeders’ Trust point value has increased, and we can directly attribute that achievement to the re-enrollment policy following the sale of a Breeders’ Trust horse; these fees, along with a portion of earnings by horses whose owners or lessees chose not to reenroll, were applied directly to the total Breeders’ Trust purse available for payback,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
Continue reading …#FunnyFriday, Who Knew a Horse Photobomb Could Cause This Much Drama?
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on #FunnyFriday, Who Knew a Horse Photobomb Could Cause This Much Drama?
Everything began innocently enough… A father out for an afternoon stroll with his young son decides to snap a quick selfie with a horse standing in a nearby field.
Continue reading …From Rescue Horse to USEF Horse of the Year
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on From Rescue Horse to USEF Horse of the Year
A Dutch-bred gelding destined for slaughter who proved too high-spirited for a job pulling a city carriage, then plucked from obscurity by one of the greatest four-in-hand drivers in history. He became a champion whose steel shoes were gifted to Prince Phillip by President Obama, and who was commemorated as a Breyer® horse model.
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#1- Oklahoma QHA Redbud Spectacular (8 judges)- 15,839
#2- Arizona Sun Country Circuit (8 judges)- 14,809
#3- Oregon Summer Classic (8 judges)- 9,245
#4- Silver Dollar Circuit (6 judges) – 8,247
#5- Big A Circuit (6 judges)- 7,996
USDA Revises Livestock Export Regulations- Including Horses
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on USDA Revises Livestock Export Regulations- Including Horses
The rule changes go into effect February 19, 2016. Three key changes have been made that can potentially impact how horses are exported from the United States. These changes are:
Continue reading …600 Equines Receiving Emergency Feed Each Day in Ethiopia
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on 600 Equines Receiving Emergency Feed Each Day in Ethiopia
Programs like this one will supply emergency feed for 600 working equines each day for a month, and will deliver water for up to 1,800 equines each day.
Continue reading …SPOILER ALERT: Budweiser Clydesdale Ad Released For Super Bowl 50
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on SPOILER ALERT: Budweiser Clydesdale Ad Released For Super Bowl 50
For those die-hard Super Bowl fans who prefer to watch the Super Bowl commercials during the actual Super Bowl, you should probably stop reading right now. However, for those of you desperate for a sneak peek of Budweiser’s 2016 Super Bowl ad featuring the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, you’re in luck.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHA High Point Winners!
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHA High Point Winners!
“An AQHA high-point award is evidence of exhibitors’ and horses’ yearlong commitments to excellence in the show pen,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “To win one of these awards is no easy feat, and congratulations to all on this tremendous accomplishment.”
Continue reading …The ABCs of FECTs- Fecal Egg Test Counts
February 4, 2016 Comments Off on The ABCs of FECTs- Fecal Egg Test Counts
Dealing with horse poop is by far one of the least favorite chores of horse owners, but that horse poop can also be a window into parasite surveillance and detection of dewormer resistance.
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