The Congress Super Sale held with the All American Quarter Horse Congress by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association proudly presents the Rod’s Congress Super Sale Trophy Saddle. Rod’s Western Palace sponsors and donates a trophy saddle every year, traditionally presented at the Congress Super Sale. The saddle is awarded to the horse’s current owner, which sold in the previous year’s Congress Super Sale, which accumulated the highest total number of AQHA points from sale date through August 31.
Continue reading …The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Bob’s Custom Saddles. Since 2018, Bob’s Custom Saddles, the Official Western Saddle of the IEA, has provided educational tools for IEA riders in addition to prizes for the IEA online Horsemanship Program, IEA Semi-Finals and IEA Western National Finals.
Continue reading …“We have been encouraged and delighted by the continued interest in our Dressage program, especially this season,” says IEA Co-founder /Executive Director Roxane Durant. “Under extraordinary circumstances, this year we welcomed 14 new Dressage teams stretching from Maine to Washington. We are excited to deepen our relationship with USDF and its members as we work to support our shared goals of providing opportunities to young Dressage riders across the nation.”
Continue reading …The entry deadline for the Super Sires is today, November 20th, 2020. Entries must be postmarked by this date to avoid late fees. Entries close the day prior to the class at 3:00pm EST. Classes include: Nutrena Yearling Non Pro Western Pleasure Longe Line PulseVet Shock Wave Yearling Non Pro HUS Longe Line Super Sires […]
Continue reading …“Bidding will close on Thursday evening, November 19th, for the Annual AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund Benefit INTERNET Auction,” says Mike Jennings, AQHA Professional Horseman and partner in Professional Horse Services, LLC that is hosting the auction. “Over 100 items have been donated to raise funds to benefit AQHA Professional Horsemen members in a time of need.”
Continue reading …Join AQHA and take aim against cancer during the class finals. Not only will you be making a donation to a great cause, but you will also have a chance to win a 100X hat donated by Shorty’s Caboy Hattery.
Continue reading …For every mask purchased, SmartPak is also giving back to the equestrian community with a donation of proceeds. SmartPak is donating $5 of every purchase to the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH), to give back to the horses that give so much. The company is also donating 50 3-packs to Ebony Horsewomen Inc., which provides equine assisted therapy and therapeutic riding to kids and families within the city of Hartford, CT.
Continue reading …Rod’s first store at the Congress was in the late ’70s, and it started as a 10 x 20 booth. At that time the Congress only lasted about ten days or two weeks. Over the years, our space and our partnership with OQHA and the Congress grew steadily. In the early 80’s Rod’s jumped at the opportunity to move into the SE corner of Congress Hall and continued to add space, including a connected tent outside the east wall. And as things changed, down the south wall, more space was added to create the current L-shaped store. During that time, Rod’s became the first retail Corporate Sponsor and increased the support of the show contributing cash and awards and the Judges and VIP sportscoats they wear every day.
Continue reading …Shortys Caboy Hattery This gorgeous, custom Rein In Cancer Hat Can has been donated by Shortys Caboy Hattery to raise funds for Rein In Cancer. In January of 2012, Rein In Cancer, a 501-C3 non profit, began to provide direct financial assistance to cancer patients who are part of the equine community. All proceeds will go […]
Continue reading …“I cried coming out of the pen, and the first thing I saw was Carmen standing outside the gate, crying in happiness. All I wanted to do was hug her and tell her thank you! I hugged little 5’2 Carmen off of my 17.2 horse. I could hardly reach her! I hopped off my horse and gave her the biggest hug ever and thanked her for all she’s done!”
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