2019 IBHA Convention Sees Busy Agenda
May 28, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 IBHA Convention Sees Busy Agenda
International Buckskin Horse Association recently hosted its 2019 convention and annual awards banquet March 14-16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and saw a busy agenda throughout the weekend that included new class offerings and a new division to the association’s registry. “IBHA saw one of its largest conventions in recent history,” noted Deanna O’Keefe, IBHA office manager. “We had members actively participating in discussions throughout the convention and a large crowd for our annual awards banquet. We’re looking forward to a great show season in 2019!”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From Gateway Classic
May 28, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results From Gateway Classic
While many were enjoying BBQs, boat rides, and camping trips this past Memorial Day weekend, others headed to a number of multi breed horse shows held across the country. The Missouri QHA hosted their Memorial Day celebration at the Gateway Classic, May 23-26, in Lake St. Louis. Judges for the show were Sissy Anderson, Nancy-Sue Ryan, Brent Maxwell, GiGi Bailey, Terry Cross, and Larry Hansch.
Continue reading …Happy Memorial Day! From The Equine Chronicle
May 27, 2019 Comments Off on Happy Memorial Day! From The Equine Chronicle
While we may sometimes lose sight of the true meaning of the red, white, and blue, it’s important to take a moment, on Memorial Day, to recognize, remember, and celebrate our nation’s heroes who died in service to our country.
Continue reading …Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
When you think about a Halter horse, what first comes to mind? Striking beauty? Finely chiseled muscles? Versatility? If that last description doesn’t immediately come to mind, there’s a reason. It might be because, somewhere in the continuous improvement of the elite Halter horse, the focus on how these horses with great conformation can perform was lost.
Continue reading …Colt With Non-Visual Eye Receives Incredible Injection to Restore Vision
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Colt With Non-Visual Eye Receives Incredible Injection to Restore Vision
“There’s a bit of an art as to when exactly to do the injection.” If done too soon, the procedure can cause a re-bleed because it takes away the eye’s ability to clot naturally. But waiting too long can cause permanent eye damage.
Continue reading …2019 Sun and Surf Circuit is a Wrap!
May 23, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 Sun and Surf Circuit is a Wrap!
The Amateur Level 1 Champion was Samantha Floyd with Dark By Moonlite. Reserve was Megan Avidano with Only A Show Off. The Amateur Champion was Lauren Stanley with Extremely Good Stuff. Reserve was Amy Groefsema with My Dream Remembered. The Select Champion was Dan Yeager with Cracking The Code. Reserve was Kent Ray Taylor with Don’t Think Twice. The Super Select Champion was Kathy Tobin with RA Undisputed. Reserve was Stephanie Anderson with Sol De Conquistador.
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During the past 3 decades, research has shed light on many genetic diseases in horses, including several defects in Quarter Horses and other breeds that have utilized Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of these diseases cropped up in recent years, originating from mutations in individuals that were ancestors of some of today’s popular animals, and the new trait was perpetuated in numerous offspring.
Continue reading …Complete Results From SOQHA Madness- More Than 12,500 AQHA Entries!
May 22, 2019 Comments Off on Complete Results From SOQHA Madness- More Than 12,500 AQHA Entries!
An Equine Production reports that the traditionally huge show was even larger this year with an almost 500 entry increase.
Continue reading …Photos and Results from GQHA Summer Kickoff
May 21, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results from GQHA Summer Kickoff
Robin Barrow and Heza Blazin Machine were named the Open Champions. The Level 1/Novice Amateur Champion was Monica Parker Yeoman with Lil Lucky Decision. The Amateur Champion was Robin Barrow with Heza Blazin Machine.
Continue reading …Rusty Green and The Beat Gos On Win SOQHA Madness Maiden Western Pleasure
May 20, 2019 Comments Off on Rusty Green and The Beat Gos On Win SOQHA Madness Maiden Western Pleasure
Of 20 entries, the judges, Holly Hover, Sara Simons, Garth Gooding, and Jon Barry, determined the winner to be Rusty Green with The Beat Gos On, winning $15,000 for Natasha Blanchard. The Reserve Champion was Randy Wilson with Battmans Vital Gal, winning $7,500 for Ron Shelly. Third was Jason English with Sure Am Southern, winning $5,000 for Marilyn White.
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