Around the Ring Photos and Results From 2016 Breeders’ Halter Futurity- UPDATE
September 9, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From 2016 Breeders’ Halter Futurity- UPDATE
The 2016 BHF kicked off yesterday at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to an outstanding turnout of some of the best Halter horses and competitors in the country. Check out some of these impressive class sizes!
Continue reading …The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Saddles and Tack On Facebook, Ebay, and Tack Trader
September 8, 2016 Comments Off on The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Used Saddles and Tack On Facebook, Ebay, and Tack Trader
DON’T: Do not wholly accept what a seller online tells you about the seat size, year, model, or original price of a Harris saddle. Request a photo of the saddle’s serial number. A Harris saddle’s serial number can tell you the seat size of the saddle as well as the year in which it was built.
Continue reading …Test Your Skills Against Judges With APHA’s New HORSE IQ Video Learning Program
September 7, 2016 Comments Off on Test Your Skills Against Judges With APHA’s New HORSE IQ Video Learning Program
Watch video examples with explanations of penalties and maneuver scores, judge a class online with ‘reasons’ by an official judge, and put your skills to the test by judging numerous runs and comparing your scores to official APHA World Show judges’ scorecards.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion, It’s All About Blue (2002-2016)
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion, It’s All About Blue (2002-2016)
It is with great sadness that Ray and Linda Monaco and the entire staff of Gumz Farms announce the passing of Its All About Blue due to complications from an old injury.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From Henry Co Fall Show and IQHA Futurity
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on Results and Photos From Henry Co Fall Show and IQHA Futurity
Over this past Labor Day weekend, the Henry Co. Fall Show and IQHA Futurity hosted AQHA competitors in the northeast for a fantastic four-judge show with a special event that was held in Newcastle, Indiana. Judges were Lora Knelly-Thomas, Clint Fullerton, Daren Wright, Manita McKool-Defoor, and Clay Cavinder.
Continue reading …Do You Know Your Horse’s Blood Type? A, C, D, K, P, Q, or U?
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Do You Know Your Horse’s Blood Type? A, C, D, K, P, Q, or U?
Blood typing a horse involves molecular biology, using antibodies to identify a particular blood type. There are seven recognized equine blood group systems – A, C, D, K, P, Q, U – but more than 400,000 antigenic combinations.
Continue reading …Zarda,Tobin, Champlin, and Simonsen Top AQHA Select World Horsemanship, Western Riding, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Zarda,Tobin, Champlin, and Simonsen Top AQHA Select World Horsemanship, Western Riding, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation
Select Equitation: World Champion-Kelley Simonsen/A Beautiful Moxie Reserve Champion- Laurel Champlin/Look N Hott 3- Jo Ann Niffenegger/Laced In Krymsun 4- Carrie Ann Geldner/Must Be A Detail 5- Karen Zarda/Hooked Up N Hott 6- Nancy Murfin-Moxley/Machine Power 7- Sharon Forbes-Hanks/Hot Lil Assets 8- Christine Campbell/Get A Little Tail 9- Teresa Balkcum/Pawn Star 10- Nancy Keegan/A Fancy […]
Continue reading …Farnam AZ. Fall Championship Announces New Novice Select Division, Ranch On the Rail, and More Cash and Prizes!
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Farnam AZ. Fall Championship Announces New Novice Select Division, Ranch On the Rail, and More Cash and Prizes!
Awards include a dazzling display of saddles, bronze trophies, custom hats, boots, clothing, and gear, along with plenty of added money.
Continue reading …Final Halter Wins at Select World Show Go to Sheri Baker, Debra Donnelly, and Pamela Holbrook
September 1, 2016 Comments Off on Final Halter Wins at Select World Show Go to Sheri Baker, Debra Donnelly, and Pamela Holbrook
3-Year-Old Geldings: World Champion- Sheri Baker/BPF Telatommy Reserve Champion- Pam Taylor/Wind This Toy 3- Mimsi Coon/PF Chrome Rimz 4- Vern Habighorst/Coolsified Secret 5- Dorn Parkinson/Soopersized 6- Lana Farley/Phenomenal Intention 7- Raymond Hall/RL Royal Intention 8- Laura Hughes Nash/Gee I Jo 9- Cynthia Lindsey/Cool and a Half 10- Sandee Kraft/I See Employment 3-Year-Old Mares: World Champion- […]
Continue reading …Ladies of Circle S Ranch, Kathy Tobin, Cathy Corrigan-Frank, and Bonnie Elber, Sweep Top 3 Spots in Select Trail
September 1, 2016 Comments Off on Ladies of Circle S Ranch, Kathy Tobin, Cathy Corrigan-Frank, and Bonnie Elber, Sweep Top 3 Spots in Select Trail
Results have just come in from the first finals classes this morning at the 2016 AQHA Select World Show currently underway in Amarillo, TX. Today was a fantastic day for the ladies of Circle S Ranch, Kathy Tobin, Cathy Corrigan-Frank, and Bonnie Elber, who swept the top three spots in Trail! Trail: World Champion- Kathy […]
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