APHA exhibitors came from all corners of the country, as well as Canada, for the event, which saw an increase of 200 more entries for the Sunday/Monday portion of the show.
Continue reading …This was the first year with a new management team and new show schedule, and the entries were almost tripled from 2018!
Continue reading …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 …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 …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 …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 …“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 …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.
Continue reading …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 …An Equine Production reports that the traditionally huge show was even larger this year with an almost 500 entry increase.
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