Happy Birthday Gerald the Giraffe!
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Happy Birthday Gerald the Giraffe!
In honor of Gerald’s third birthday, friends in the horse industry from around the country traveled to Highpoint Performance Horses over the weekend to celebrate. Included in the festivities was a giraffe ice sculpture, hot air balloon rides, a full-size inflatable play zone and slide, a live band, and the opportunity for people to get their own giraffe spotted tattoos! A wonderful time was had by all.
Continue reading …Just What the Doctor Ordered – Steve Jensen
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Just What the Doctor Ordered – Steve Jensen
Earlier this year,Steve Jensen’s legendary stallion, two time World Champion Kid Coolsified, set a new standard for breeders everywhere when his offspring topped $1,000,000 in winnings, making him the first Halter sire to reach that pinnacle. That number is now above $1,400,000 and rising.
Continue reading …Survey Shows a Third of Horses Suffer From Lameness, Likely Caused by Limb Problems Rather Than Hoof
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Survey Shows a Third of Horses Suffer From Lameness, Likely Caused by Limb Problems Rather Than Hoof
A breakdown of the types of lameness revealed that 47.4% were recorded as suffering from proximal limb lameness (the limb above the foot), 31.9% from causes of foot lameness other than laminitis, and 20.7% from laminitis. Degenerative joint disease (including foot and proximal limb) was the most frequently reported single cause of lameness (41.2% of all lameness) and the most frequently reported joint affected by DJD was the hock (15.3% of all lameness).
Continue reading …Patterns Posted For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
October 3, 2016 Comments Off on Patterns Posted For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Patterns are now posted on HorseShowPatterns.com for the 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress! Click here to download and get started practicing!
Continue reading …Study Shows Horses Can Indicate Their Preference For Wearing a Blanket or Not
September 30, 2016 Comments Off on Study Shows Horses Can Indicate Their Preference For Wearing a Blanket or Not
It took 2 weeks, with training sessions lasting 10-15 minutes a day, for the horses to learn how to signal if they were too hot or too cold, by going up to the board and asking for the rug to be put on or taken off.
Continue reading …$600,000+ in Cash and Prizes at 2016 APHA World Show
September 30, 2016 Comments Off on $600,000+ in Cash and Prizes at 2016 APHA World Show
The 2016 APHA World Championship Show is going green: with more than $600,000 in cash and prizes on the line—including big added-money events for reining, working cow horse, cutting, roping, pleasure and more—there’s never been a better time to make sure you and your Paint take a shot at the ultimate prize.
Continue reading …24 Hour, State-Of-The-Art Barn Surveillance System Unveiled at Santa Anita
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on 24 Hour, State-Of-The-Art Barn Surveillance System Unveiled at Santa Anita
With over 1,900 stalls in Santa Anita’s stable area, well over 1,000 HD video cameras have been installed in order to closely monitor human and equine traffic in and out of individual stalls and barns. The video footage from each camera is stored and available for detailed subsequent review to ensure full transparency in the barn area.
Continue reading …Operation Gelding Receives $100,000 Grant
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on Operation Gelding Receives $100,000 Grant
The Operation Gelding program provides materials, guidance, and support to organizations nationwide to host no- and low-cost gelding clinics for owners who may not otherwise be able to afford to have their stallion castrated by a certified veterinarian.
Continue reading …2016 AQHA World Show Will Host FEI Reining Event
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA World Show Will Host FEI Reining Event
The three-star competition November 9 at the Lucas Oil World is a great opportunity to see some of the athletes who competed at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy. The ground jury president for the event is Jody Brainard. The competition is open to all eligible horses of any breed or national federation.
Continue reading …Chance to Meet and Greet Country Music Star Randy Houser at Quarter Horse Congress
September 29, 2016 Comments Off on Chance to Meet and Greet Country Music Star Randy Houser at Quarter Horse Congress
Are you ready for a Quarter Horse Country Concert at the All American Quarter Horse Congress? The event will take place Friday, October 7th at 6:00 pm featuring Randy Houser, Carter Winter, and Casey Donahew. Get $5 off with promo code “Quarter.” The deal expires Monday, October 3rd at 10 pm. For more information visit […]
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