For Immediate Release January 31, 2024 From American Horse Council: The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview […]
Continue reading …Did you miss our tips from earlier this week about cleaning the silver on your show tack? Not to worry – not only do we have a video for you below with some great tips in this blast from the past from ladies of Irongate Quarter Horses, who are sharing their silver cleaning secrets, but here’s […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Bella D’Onofrio on her #1 AQHA Youth 14-18 title with Whata Moonlite Ride for 2023! “To say this horse has made so many of my dreams come true would be an understatement. Seriously the most special animal I will ever swing my leg over and I am forever grateful for that. I […]
Continue reading …From Joe Whitt, Nichole Veasey, and Premier Sires: This year’s South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic is set for March 1-3, 2024, in Camden, South Carolina, and the SCQHA has teamed up with Premier Sires to offer 6 Premier Sires Futurity Classes with $1,000 added at the show: 3 & 4 Year Old Open Western […]
Continue reading …You read this correctly—that ketchup is a very effective silver cleaner. Why does it work? Silver tarnishes when the sulfur compounds in the air react with it and form silver sulfide. The most likely reason some people swear by ketchup is because it contains acetic acid, better known as vinegar.
Continue reading …When it comes to Showmanship, there are some horse and handler pairs that make the discipline look effortless. They are precise, efficient, correct, and have a special flair that sets them apart from the rest.
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Make plans to attend the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, June 21-July 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Click HERE for the 2024 World Show Schedule! 2024 APHA World Championship Show Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas June 21-July 7, 2024 Pre-entry, stall & RV deadline: May 15, 2024 […]
Continue reading …From A Spot For the Future: A Spot For The Future, a new Appaloosa youth scholarship fund, announces a minimum of 16 new $500 scholarships to be awarded at the 2024 Appaloosa Youth World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK, June 26 through July 3, 2024. This organization and scholarships were established to create an […]
Continue reading …By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board-Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Horses handle winter much better than humans, even at 40 below zero, if allowed to gradually adapt and in good body condition. There are some breeds of horse that have adapted for even colder temperatures, including the Yakut, Icelandic, Bashkir, and […]
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