More Around the Rings- 2020 AZ Sun Circuit
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APHA Show in Conjunction With Houston Livestock Show Cancelled
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Scheduled events for Wednesday, March 11, will continue, but all HLSR programs will be cancelled for the remainder of the event. This means that while Paint barrel racers will complete their runs that are taking place on March 11, other portions of the APHA-approved Paint Horse show taking place at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be cancelled.
Continue reading …WCHA Continues “Race For the Trailer” Campaign Into 2020
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The Highest Money Earning Non-Pro Exhibitor at WCHA sponsored events in 2020 will receive a new, three-horse, gooseneck trailer for the use of one year. All monies earned will count, including money won in Open, Non-Pro, Intermediate Non-Pro, Color and Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor paybacks. Collectively, monies earned in several different events will be tabulated towards the Trailer Race; a list of sponsored events will be announced soon. Monies earned by non-pros in the WCHA Ranch Horse Versatility classes also count in the year-long race.
Continue reading …$2.4 Million Paid Out to Champions at The American Rodeo
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“I have produced over 3,500 sporting events in my career, from the PBR to the Indy 500,” said Bernard. “I have been to the Super Bowl and to the Final Four, and yet I have never seen an event that consistently gets more exciting every year like The American.”
Continue reading …27 People Charged in Horse Doping Ring, Largest to be Prosecuted in the US.
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According to multiple news outlets, 27 horse trainers, veterinarians, and barn staff have been implicated in what is being called the largest horse doping ring to be prosecuted in the United States.
Continue reading …Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
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“The Rodeo is deeply saddened; however, the safety and well-being of our guests and our community is our top priority. Out of precaution, the City has decided that this is the best course of action for our community.”
Continue reading …Multiple World Champion Sire, Valentino, Laid to Rest
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Valentino, Multiple World Champion sire, was humanely laid to rest on Tuesday, March 10th after a long illness. Our sincerest condolences go out to owner, June Rhea, and Lonn and Kathy Smallwood on the loss of their magnificent stallion.
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Without a doubt, Jane Backes possesses a certain brilliance for breeding. Time and time again the exceptional bloodlines of Backes’ program have carried proven history into promising futures for long lasting showing and breeding careers of many horses.
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- 2020 AZ Sun Circuit
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No Evidence That Pets Play a Role in Human Coronavirus Spread
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Samples taken from the dog’s mouth and nose all returned a ‘weak positive’ result for the virus. The Hong Kong authorities believe this finding may indicate the dog has a low level of infection, indicating a potential case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus. The dog has not shown any clinical signs of disease and is currently being held in quarantine.
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