Stars N Stripes Closes With 7,500+ AQHA Entries
June 29, 2020 Comments Off on Stars N Stripes Closes With 7,500+ AQHA Entries
The Stars N Stripes took place June 26th-28th and closed unofficially with 7,500+ AQHA entries across all judges. Despite the recent COVID-19 shutdowns, that’s a marked increase over 2019 numbers, which saw 6,482 entries.
Continue reading …APHA Board of Directors to Create Presidential Commission to Review ‘Restricted Registry’ Proposal
June 26, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Board of Directors to Create Presidential Commission to Review ‘Restricted Registry’ Proposal
“Committees are the lifeblood of APHA’s governance, and the Breed Integrity Committee proposed a dynamic and thoughtful proposal to the Board of Directors,” Casey said. “We want to make sure that this represents the best plan for APHA’s future, that it’s fully vetted for impact by getting another set of eyes on the plan, and that state directors have an adequate opportunity to weigh in.”
Continue reading …From Career-Ending Injury to Miraculous Recovery
June 26, 2020 Comments Off on From Career-Ending Injury to Miraculous Recovery
The bad news was that she severed an artery, and it was confirmed that the laceration did reach the coffin joint. She had completely severed the long digital extensor and medial collateral ligament. Infection was a major concern also, since the injury had not been able to be cleaned until the artery was tied off and the bleeding controlled through surgery.
Continue reading …Reid Thomas Performance Horses Welcomes Kim and Curtis Reynolds
June 25, 2020 Comments Off on Reid Thomas Performance Horses Welcomes Kim and Curtis Reynolds
“With the exponential growth of my program, I knew it was time to add more professionals to my team,” Reid says. “When I made my hiring wish list, I was looking to add high level experience in Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation, World caliber coaching experience in the all-around field, and judging experience. Kim and Curtis checked all the boxes.”
Continue reading …Enterprising Equestrian Turns Creative Outlet into Side Hustle During Times of COVID-19
June 24, 2020 Comments Off on Enterprising Equestrian Turns Creative Outlet into Side Hustle During Times of COVID-19
“When COIVD-19 hit, it hit us hard. We had several clients who had to take their horses home without notice, and that was no ones fault! Unfortunately, paying for their mortgages and putting food on their families’ tables was more of a necessity than keeping a horse in training. We couldn’t blame them at all and completely understood why they had to take them home.”
Continue reading …Drive-By Parade For Barn Member Battling Cancer Spreads Cheer
June 23, 2020 Comments Off on Drive-By Parade For Barn Member Battling Cancer Spreads Cheer
For the second time in the past five years, Mandy is battling cancer. As a result, she will not be able to attend the AQHA Youth World Show this fall to watch her daughter, Samantha, compete with Beamer. So, her barn crew decided to make signs, decorate the truck, deck out Beamer, and parade through her neighborhood in McKinney, Texas, much to the delight of local residents.
Continue reading …The Indiana Celebration Concludes With 10,000+ Entries During 10-Day Event
June 22, 2020 Comments Off on The Indiana Celebration Concludes With 10,000+ Entries During 10-Day Event
After ten days spent in Cloverdale, IN. The Indiana Celebration racked up approximately 10,000 AQHA entries across ten judges, according to An Equine Management. The show was the result of the combination of the IQHYA Show and IQHA State Show that were joined as a result of schedule changes because of cancellations due to COVID-19.
Continue reading …In Harm’s Way- Helping the Riot Horses
June 19, 2020 Comments Off on In Harm’s Way- Helping the Riot Horses
“They’ve had big rocks, bricks, and water balloons filled with urine thrown at them and people screaming at them. They’ve had Molotov cocktails and firecrackers thrown at them. They are standing on cement for 15 hours a day, just like the officers are. The most tragic thing is the look in their eyes when you walk in their stalls. They are listless. Like droids… machines. As a horse person, it is gut wrenching.”
Continue reading …Results and Photos From Tarheel Summer Classic
June 18, 2020 Comments Off on Results and Photos From Tarheel Summer Classic
The Tarheel Summer Classic is one of those shows that faced adversity during the beginning of the year when their April 24-26 event was cancelled. But, with loosening restrictions finally reaching several states, the event was able to reschedule for June 11-14 and was met with many happy participants in Raleigh, NC.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Certainly A Blaze
June 17, 2020 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Certainly A Blaze
“One of my favorite things about our partnership was how connected I felt to him while riding. It was a feeling of trust and teamwork that I don’t have with many other horses, or even people.”
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