Susan Scott Remembered as a Force in the Equine Industry
January 8, 2020 Comments Off on Susan Scott Remembered as a Force in the Equine Industry
Local news station, Ocala.com, recently met with the husband (Stanley) and daughter (Nancy) of the late Susan Scott to chat about her life following the tragic car accident last Friday that resulted in her death. They spoke about her beginnings in the horse industry, her love for breeding and showing horses, and her health challenges towards the end of her life.
Continue reading …Nine Reasons to Attend 2020 AQHA Convention
January 8, 2020 Comments Off on Nine Reasons to Attend 2020 AQHA Convention
Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2020 convention was December 31, 2019, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made. Committee agendas will be available online before convention at www.aqha.com/convention. Be sure to check out what’s on the agendas for the AQHA standing committees.
Continue reading …Study Shows Increased Whip Usage Correlated With Increased Faults
January 8, 2020 Comments Off on Study Shows Increased Whip Usage Correlated With Increased Faults
The findings revealed that approximately 76% of riders carried a whip of which 14% of those riders actually used their whip in competition. Additionally, this study found that increased whip usage correlated with decreased performance (increased faults).
Continue reading …Have You Ever Been to Worlds? Horse Jargon Pet Peeves
January 8, 2020 Comments Off on Have You Ever Been to Worlds? Horse Jargon Pet Peeves
This is by far the most common error we regularly encounter, even among seasoned competitors. If you plan to exercise your horse on a line, in a circle, you would use a longe line. If you want to do a lunge, go to the gym.
Continue reading …Check Out APHA’s HorseIQ Scribing Tutorial and Other Resources
January 7, 2020 Comments Off on Check Out APHA’s HorseIQ Scribing Tutorial and Other Resources
How do you measure up against the experts? Use the Judging Test of Knowledge to find out. Practice judging individual runs in each discipline, then compare your scores against the expert panel. Judge entire classes and compare your scores with the World Show expert responsible for judging the actual live event.
Continue reading …Dixie National Equestrians With Disabilities Show in its 22nd Year
January 7, 2020 Comments Off on Dixie National Equestrians With Disabilities Show in its 22nd Year
The show boasts FREE entry fees and no stall fees for exhibitors. All fees are paid by the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association. We are fortunate to have all four judges, Clay Cavinder, L.G. Heier, Shawn Hays, and Chele McGauly, donating their services for the event.
Continue reading …Kathy Tobin is Proud, New Owner of AQHA Sire, VS Code Blue
January 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kathy Tobin is Proud, New Owner of AQHA Sire, VS Code Blue
“It has always been one of Kathy’s goals to see foals by her stallions growing up and making their way in the industry, so this is a continuation of that dream.”
Continue reading …How Do We Measure a Horse’s Quality of Life?
January 6, 2020 Comments Off on How Do We Measure a Horse’s Quality of Life?
Hayley Randle, from Charles Sturt University, AU, presented on the results from the physical measures related to a horse’s emotion. Randle explains, “Heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV) and cortisol are the most commonly measured physiological indicators of equine emotion. Other suggested indicators include eye temperature, respiratory rate and salivary alpha amylase, but many of these lack validation in relation to association with emotional state. There were methodological problems with all of the measures we looked at, such as the lack of standardization of reporting and interpretation.”
Continue reading …Florida Gulf Coast Wraps With 11,500+ Entries
January 6, 2020 Comments Off on Florida Gulf Coast Wraps With 11,500+ Entries
Congratulations is in order for High Point winners at the show. Carly Parks and She Had Me At Hello were named the Level 1/Green High Point Champions. Reserve was TW Grose with Thee RedZone. The Junior Champion was Amy Hassinger with Truly Graceful. Reserve was Whitney Lagace with Glo InTheDark. The Senior Champion was Jessica Johnson with DGS Vintage. Reserve was Chuck Briggs with Dancin N The Dirt.
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit Adds $25,000 in Prize Money to 2020 Event
January 6, 2020 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit Adds $25,000 in Prize Money to 2020 Event
The Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit has set aside $25,000 in prize money to be designated for the scored classes in Level 2 Amateur and Level 2 Amateur Select classes, as well as in the Level I Open scored classes. Each class will have a guaranteed $2,000 added money, as well as 80% jackpot of the entry fee of $125. These will be run contiguous with the regular AQHA class, during the second set of shows, under a single judge (to be selected at random at the beginning of each day, but not announced).
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