Jim Bound and Bound To Cash Chex Named AQHA Farnam Select All-Around
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on Jim Bound and Bound To Cash Chex Named AQHA Farnam Select All-Around
The Farnam Select all-around amateur is Jim Bound of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Bound showed American Quarter Horse Bound To Cash Chex, owned by Jax Bound of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The 2007 palomino mare, by Nu Chex To Cash and out of SF Kings Firstlady, was bred by Hilldale Farm of Brashear, Texas. Bound and Bound To Cash Chex earned 60 points. They earned the world champion titles in tie-down roping and heading, reserve world champion title in breakaway, third place in ranch riding and seventh place in stake race.
Continue reading …As Cool Weather Approaches, SmartPak Offers New Blankets
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on As Cool Weather Approaches, SmartPak Offers New Blankets
As Cool Weather Approaches, SmartPak Offers New Blankets
Continue reading …World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo, The American, Returns to Texas in February 2017
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo, The American, Returns to Texas in February 2017
“A three-year agreement with the PBR and The Dallas Cowboys for AT&T Stadium is a big deal for us,” said RFD-TV Founder and Owner Patrick Gottsch.
Continue reading …Do You Know Your Horse’s Blood Type? A, C, D, K, P, Q, or U?
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Do You Know Your Horse’s Blood Type? A, C, D, K, P, Q, or U?
Blood typing a horse involves molecular biology, using antibodies to identify a particular blood type. There are seven recognized equine blood group systems – A, C, D, K, P, Q, U – but more than 400,000 antigenic combinations.
Continue reading …Penn Vet Adds Animal Welfare Course to Curriculum as Second-Year Elective
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Penn Vet Adds Animal Welfare Course to Curriculum as Second-Year Elective
“There is science to this. There are ways to measure welfare,” Pierdon said. “It is important to have the students open their minds to the many new methods and ideas that are out there.”
Continue reading …New Heroes On Horses Classes Scheduled For 2016 QH Congress
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on New Heroes On Horses Classes Scheduled For 2016 QH Congress
Riders must be disabled veterans or active duty “wounded warriors,” who are participating in PATH Int. Equine Services For Horses programs or who have a Department of Veteran Affairs disability rating.
Continue reading …First Shipment of 80,000 Lb. of Pet Food Rushed to Help Flood Victims in Louisiana
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on First Shipment of 80,000 Lb. of Pet Food Rushed to Help Flood Victims in Louisiana
“On behalf of all the beloved pets across the country and those now suffering in Louisiana who will be helped by this remarkable act of kindness, thank you!”
Continue reading …Zarda,Tobin, Champlin, and Simonsen Top AQHA Select World Horsemanship, Western Riding, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Zarda,Tobin, Champlin, and Simonsen Top AQHA Select World Horsemanship, Western Riding, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation
Select Equitation: World Champion-Kelley Simonsen/A Beautiful Moxie Reserve Champion- Laurel Champlin/Look N Hott 3- Jo Ann Niffenegger/Laced In Krymsun 4- Carrie Ann Geldner/Must Be A Detail 5- Karen Zarda/Hooked Up N Hott 6- Nancy Murfin-Moxley/Machine Power 7- Sharon Forbes-Hanks/Hot Lil Assets 8- Christine Campbell/Get A Little Tail 9- Teresa Balkcum/Pawn Star 10- Nancy Keegan/A Fancy […]
Continue reading …Social Media Contestants Chosen for NRHA Futurity Freestyle Reining
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Social Media Contestants Chosen for NRHA Futurity Freestyle Reining
Based on the number of “likes” to the contestants’ video posted by NRHA, the top four scoring contestants to advance on to the Freestyle competition are: Terri June Granger of Dothan, Ala.; Robyn Schiller from Hollister, Calif.; Amber Edmonds of Pepperell, Mass.; and Olivia Pakula from Scottsdale, Ariz.
Continue reading …United States Wins 2016 APHA Youth World Games
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on United States Wins 2016 APHA Youth World Games
The U.S. team clinched the lead by five points, thanks to wins in horsemanship and showmanship, along with Top Five finishes in trail and hunt-seat equitation. The second-place team from Italy followed closely behind with Top Three placings in showmanship and horsemanship and trail.
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