NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
The First 2 Finish Trail Duel is a head-to-head match up against the clock. It’s a timed race over Trail obstacles where the winner will be crowned based on a combination of time and penalties. The event is open to youth, non pro, and open exhibitors that will compete against each other for their share of a $15,000 purse. Additionally, a $1,000 bonus will be paid out to the highest placing non pro exhibitor in the class.
Continue reading …The Impact of Social Media On The Equine Industry
February 8, 2019 Comments Off on The Impact of Social Media On The Equine Industry
Social media has the power to lift up, promote, and enhance the smallest of competitive equestrian events, while simultaneously to destroy events, or people, within a very small window of time.
Continue reading …Gone Too Soon- AQHA Stallion Epic
February 7, 2019 Comments Off on Gone Too Soon- AQHA Stallion Epic
Our sincerest condolences go out to several of our friends in the horse industry, Carolyn McGaughey, Holly Saigo, and Matt Woodson, following the loss of a promising young sire, AQHA stallion, Epic. By The Top Secret and out RPL My Te Touching, 5-year-old Epic was an impressive physical presence in the show pen at 17 hands tall with striking black coloring.
Continue reading …Living in the Lap of Equestrian Luxury
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Living in the Lap of Equestrian Luxury
As if there were any doubts as to the inspiration behind the design of this property, the vintage saddles, velvet hunt caps, and horse show ribbons that adorn the living spaces confirm a decidedly equestrian vibe.
Continue reading …2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
The decision is based in large part on increasing the window between the Congress and the AQHA World Show. In the past, these shows have been back-to-back with very few days in between to recover and prepare for the Open/Amateur AQHA World Show. In 2018, there were three days in between the shows. The new date implementation will take effect in 2020 in hopes that exhibitors and attendees will have time to plan accordingly.
Continue reading …The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Introduces Futurities For 2019 and More
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Introduces Futurities For 2019 and More
“It’s so much fun to be at a show with a full slate of Quarter Horse classes that combine Cattle, Reining, and Ranch Horse classes with top level rail exhibitors in the climate controlled South Point Arena, Casino, and Hotel.”
Continue reading …Show Coordinator Chosen for SOQHA Pre-Madness and Madness
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on Show Coordinator Chosen for SOQHA Pre-Madness and Madness
The schedule is new this year with more leveled classes and added money classes including The Equine Chronicle 3 & Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure, 3 & Over Maiden Horse Western Pleasure and the 4 & Over SOQHA Trail Slot class. All of these classes this year, will be NSBA approved.
Continue reading …35-Year-Old Horse Rides Out Arctic Freeze in Owner’s Basement
February 1, 2019 Comments Off on 35-Year-Old Horse Rides Out Arctic Freeze in Owner’s Basement
“I’m lucky enough to have a large basement with a ramp that leads directly to it, so I thought it was best for his health to come in for a few days. I put down shavings, and he uses that as his bathroom. I’ve had him for so long, I know his habits. He’s loose in the unfinished half of my basement.”
Continue reading …Breeders Halter Futurity Announces Partnership With APHA For $20,000 Bonus Payout
January 31, 2019 Comments Off on Breeders Halter Futurity Announces Partnership With APHA For $20,000 Bonus Payout
The Breeders Halter Futurity is excited to announce that they have renewed their partnership with APHA to award a $20,000 bonus payout to high placing weanlings that compete at both the 2019 Breeders Halter Futurity and the 2019 APHA World Show.
Continue reading …WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
January 30, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
“Another critical factor in our industry is that we’re raising horses that have great conformation, are pleasing to the eye, and have willing dispositions; but, we have no market for those that aren’t top 5 Halter horses.”
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