Heath Wilkerson – A Lifetime Passion for Horses
July 11, 2017 Comments Off on Heath Wilkerson – A Lifetime Passion for Horses
Multiple World and National Champion Heath Wilkerson has loved horses since he can remember. This dedicated professional horseman is a leading trainer and competitor in the Quarter Horse and Appaloosa world, and horses are in his blood.
Continue reading …Final Around the Ring Photos from Big A
July 10, 2017 Comments Off on Final Around the Ring Photos from Big A
The Stars N Stripes and Big A closed up shop yesterday in Conyers, GA. wrapping up a 10-day long AQHA extravaganza that took place June 30-July 9th. Click here for results from the Stars N Stripes. Stay tuned for complete results coming from the Big A soon, courtesy of Mark Harrell Horse Shows. Scroll below […]
Continue reading …Strange Behavior: Sleep Attacks in Horses
July 10, 2017 Comments Off on Strange Behavior: Sleep Attacks in Horses
“Signs of a sleep attack include drowsiness with hanging of the head, and buckling at the knees, to sudden and total collapse where some horses will fall and injure themselves, but usually get up quietly within seconds to a minute or so.”
Continue reading …Results from The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship
July 10, 2017 Comments Off on Results from The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship
The final day of the 10 judge Celebration Quarter Horse Show began at 7:30 am yesterday in the EMO main arena. Exhibitors and horses from all over the western United States competed for the great prizes and points in the ideal climate controlled South Point Arena in Las Vegas. It’s been an exciting show with […]
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Some of the final circuit award winners included Madison Musser and Good Ridin Machine in the Level 2 14-18 Horsemanship and One Hot Big Leaguer with Elizabeth Ann Forney in the Level 3 14-18 Horsemanship. On the last show day, Ashley Roach and VS Highroller won the Level 2 Youth Western Riding under all the judges and got the circuit as well!
Continue reading …Youth Can Earn Scholarships by Raising a Weanling in AQHA Young Horse Development Program
July 10, 2017 Comments Off on Youth Can Earn Scholarships by Raising a Weanling in AQHA Young Horse Development Program
“The Young Horse Development Program was developed to help youth gain hands-on experience in working with and training horses,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “The program gives youth a mentor to learn from and showcase their hard work and dedication to their project. This will, in turn, give participants a skill set that will set them apart when applying for scholarships, college and jobs.”
Continue reading …$70,000 Added to Halter Classes at AQHA Open World Show
July 10, 2017 Comments Off on $70,000 Added to Halter Classes at AQHA Open World Show
Thanks to the generosity of 10-year cumulative breeders Steve and Kathy Headley of Bloomington, Indiana, who donated $20,000, and 30-year cumulative breeders Gary and Linda Gordon of Fossil Gate Farms, located in Roanoke, Texas, who donated $50,000, exhibitors will compete for added money in various halter classes.
Continue reading …Big A Blog With Lindsey Gillette and Cheyenne Augsburger
July 7, 2017 Comments Off on Big A Blog With Lindsey Gillette and Cheyenne Augsburger
Circuit champions were named in the Showmanship classes yesterday with Jessica Baird and Cool Lopin Lady winning the Amateur Level 3 and myself showing Lethal Secret Weapon winning the Amateur Level 2 with a total of 31 exhibitors showing!
Continue reading …Second Leg of Premier Quarter Sires Crowns Big Champions With Big Checks
July 7, 2017 Comments Off on Second Leg of Premier Quarter Sires Crowns Big Champions With Big Checks
In the 3-Year-Old Limited Horse Limited Rider Hunter Under Saddle, Julian Harris rode Al Wayz On Your Mind, by Allocate Your Assets and out of Your Arts Desire, to win for owner Sarah Nimigan. This team received $8,800 and a buckle from Shea Michelle Buckle Designs.
Continue reading …Precise Imaging Solves Quarter Horse’s Chronic Lameness Issue
July 7, 2017 Comments Off on Precise Imaging Solves Quarter Horse’s Chronic Lameness Issue
Bella, a 16-year-old American Quarter Horse mare, has historically suffered from chronic hind limb issues. She was previously diagnosed with bilateral osteoarthritis of the lower tarsal joints (hock), but intra-articular medication had failed to significantly improve her lameness on the right hind.
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