New to 2016 AQHA Convention is Equine Small-Business Workshop
January 26, 2016 Comments Off on New to 2016 AQHA Convention is Equine Small-Business Workshop
The equine industry small-business workshop, brought to you by the Certified Horsemanship Association, Merial and the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Council, is from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 11. All horsemen and small-business owners are encouraged to attend. Later that day, a town hall meeting focusing on industry issues will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Convention attendees are invited to weigh in on hard-hitting issues in the equine industry.
Continue reading …Bruce Springsteen Helps Raise $1.5 Million For United States Equestrian Team Foundation
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Helps Raise $1.5 Million For United States Equestrian Team Foundation
“Needless to say retirement is nowhere in sight for me. I literally play for horse feed night after night,” Springsteen says.
Continue reading …Barn Collapse and Horse Rescue During Epic Snowstorm
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Barn Collapse and Horse Rescue During Epic Snowstorm
On Saturday afternoon, in Poolesville, Maryland, 35 horses were displaced, 12 were extracted, and several were in need of medical attention following a barn collapse due to the record snowfall.
Continue reading …Alfalfa and the Insulin Resistant Horse – The True Story
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Alfalfa and the Insulin Resistant Horse – The True Story
If the hay has been sprayed with propionate, and excess glucose is a concern for your horse, do not feed this hay. In areas of the country where humidity is not an issue, alfalfa is not likely sprayed with propionate. But it is always worth checking.
Continue reading …New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit
The 2016 Sun and Surf will host six AQHA shows over four days with judges to include Scott Neuman, Kelly Chapman, Brad Kearns, Sissy Anderson, Pierre Briere, and Steve Meadows.
Continue reading …Fort Worth Stock Show Goes Pink, Tomorrow, Jan. 26th; 50% Ticket Sales Go to Susan G. Komen
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Fort Worth Stock Show Goes Pink, Tomorrow, Jan. 26th; 50% Ticket Sales Go to Susan G. Komen
Wear your pink in support of the cause! Stock Show Goes Pink, Tuesday, Jan. 26! Fifty percent of rodeo ticket and grounds admission sales supports Susan G. Komen® Greater Fort Worth. In addition, breast cancer survivors receive free rodeo or grounds admission tickets for the day.
Continue reading …APHA Partners With Perri’s Leather to Provide Custom Halters For Top-Placing World Show Competitors
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Partners With Perri’s Leather to Provide Custom Halters For Top-Placing World Show Competitors
Beginning with the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show, the Top 10 Youth exhibitors in all world championship classes will take home personalized halters and lead ropes courtesy of Perri’s. Additionally, Top Five exhibitors at the 2016 APHA World Championship Show will also receive award halters and leads.
Continue reading …Entry Forms Online For All Three AQHA Level 1 Championships
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on Entry Forms Online For All Three AQHA Level 1 Championships
The entry forms for all three 2016 American Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Championships can now be found online. Unlike past years, the entry forms will not be sent individually and instead can be accessed by visiting www.aqha.com/level1championships.
Continue reading …It’s Time For the 2016 EC Foal Photo Gallery!
January 22, 2016 Comments Off on It’s Time For the 2016 EC Foal Photo Gallery!
E-mail your foal’s photo to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com along with the following information: Name, Breed, Sex, Owner, Sire/Dam, and Photo Credit (if necessary)
Continue reading …Strong Reaction to Changes in APHA World Show Point Allocation/Breeders’ Trust
January 22, 2016 Comments Off on Strong Reaction to Changes in APHA World Show Point Allocation/Breeders’ Trust
Following the announcement earlier this week that APHA has made changes to the way World Show points will be allocated, starting in 2016, the news was met with a strong reaction among members. Here’s what a few of our readers had to say.
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