Everything You Need to Know For AQHA World Show
November 6, 2019 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know For AQHA World Show
Enter Gate 5 off May Avenue and proceed to the inspection station to present your horses’ health certificates, Coggins (EIA lab test) and registration certificates. The inspection station is open 24 hours and there is a staging area east of the inspection station for trailers to line up in order of arrival.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Cold Weather Cut-Off
November 6, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Cold Weather Cut-Off
Brrr, it’s starting to get chilly with the start of fall. What’s your rule for outside riding? All weather, all the time? You only ride in temps above your age? Only a heated arena for you?
Continue reading …Congratulations Abigail Pait and Matt NeSmith on Marriage!
November 6, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations Abigail Pait and Matt NeSmith on Marriage!
Congratulations is in order for Abigail Pait and her new hubby, Mett NeSmith who were married on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Augusta, GA. This is the fourth generation of the family, from the groom’s side, to be married in this church. The first marriage was in 1899.
Continue reading …MPHC Fall Color Classic is a Big Hit
November 6, 2019 Comments Off on MPHC Fall Color Classic is a Big Hit
Judge Orr had this to say about the attendance at this year’s event. “The Solid Paint Bred classes were huge. I have not seen that many entries anywhere in solid classes. Strong competition and quality entries made this weekend’s horse show a blast to judge.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of HP Primetime (2014-2019)
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of HP Primetime (2014-2019)
Sometimes, they’re taken away before their time, and we don’t understand why. That was certainly the case with HP Primetime, the 5-year-old AQHA gelding belonging to Kaleena Weakly that was laid to rest following the Quarter Horse Congress this year.
Continue reading …AQHA Past President, “The Marlboro Man,” Robert Norris, Has Passed
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Past President, “The Marlboro Man,” Robert Norris, Has Passed
While Norris was at Guffey, commercial photographers visited the ranch to shoot some cowboy photos for a Marlboro cigarette ad campaign. They took about 2,000 pictures that day, and a few months later, Norris found himself on the back cover of Life magazine.
Continue reading …World Show Pleasure Versatility Challenge Purse Set at $50,000! More Surprises in Store…
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on World Show Pleasure Versatility Challenge Purse Set at $50,000! More Surprises in Store…
Another new addition this year is that there will be live commentators for the live feed broadcast in the form of Professional Horsemen Robin Frid and Gene Spagnola.
Continue reading …Equine Disease Communications Launches New Phone App
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on Equine Disease Communications Launches New Phone App
The EDCC Disease Alerts app connects directly to the disease alert page, making it easy for users to filter information by disease, location and date. Users have quick access to the disease risk information necessary to make decisions about travel and biosecurity. The app also provides access to disease fact sheets with helpful information about diagnosis and treatment.
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club Partners With Etalon Diagnostics For Genetic Testing
November 5, 2019 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club Partners With Etalon Diagnostics For Genetic Testing
Breeders can use genetic testing help produce the Appaloosa coat pattern and characteristics that we all desire while minimizing genetic health risks. Trainers, riders and owners can use Etalon’s genetic tests to better understand their horses’ capabilities and limitations.
Continue reading …$50,000 Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast
November 4, 2019 Comments Off on $50,000 Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast
An Equine Production has plans for the 2019/2020 Florida Gold and Gulf Coast circuits to be the best yet! There is $50,000 up for grabs at the show to be paid out in interesting ways. For example, there will be $500 added in Amateur Showmanship, but the money will not be paid until after the Champion and Reserve Champion circuits are awarded and then monies will be paid 40%, 30%, 20% and 10%. More details may be found on the event showbills.
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