Use SmartPak’s New Text Service to Ask Questions, Place Orders, and Manage Accounts
May 31, 2017 Comments Off on Use SmartPak’s New Text Service to Ask Questions, Place Orders, and Manage Accounts
Need more treats or want to snooze your next shipment? Help is literally in the palm of your hand. Customers can use SmartPak’s text line to ask questions, manage their account, and place orders from any mobile phone.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of APHA Enthusiast Pat Mullins
May 31, 2017 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of APHA Enthusiast Pat Mullins
Longtime APHA supporter Pat Mullins of Bumpass, Virginia, died May 28 in a car accident. He was 79. Pat was an insurance agent and association representative for APHA Corporate Partner Markel Insurance.
Continue reading …Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Awards $60,000 to Big Winners
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Awards $60,000 to Big Winners
Horse owners came from as far away as Canada, New York, California, and Florida with Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, and Appaloosas in tow. $60,000 in cash was awarded to the big winners plus Cowboy Bronze Trophies for all Champions and Reserve Champions in each of the eight classes.
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- APHA Zone 2/Utah POR
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- APHA Zone 2/Utah POR
Special thanks to Renee Conklin and Mike Davis for sharing some fun photos from the APHA Zone 2/Utah Paint Horse Club Paint-O-Rama that took place Memorial Day weekend. If you’d like to become an EC candid-taker, all you need is a camera phone! Simply contact B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com for more details on how to share your around […]
Continue reading …The Only Unique Raft-Pool Recovery System For Large Animals in the World
May 29, 2017 Comments Off on The Only Unique Raft-Pool Recovery System For Large Animals in the World
For more than forty years, horses with catastrophic injuries have woken up in New Bolton Center’s pool. It remains the single best technique for anesthetic recovery of the seriously injured horse, providing a chance to safely recover strength, coordination, and awareness.
Continue reading …How a Rehabilitated Horse Helped Save an Air Force Veteran
May 29, 2017 Comments Off on How a Rehabilitated Horse Helped Save an Air Force Veteran
“Two years after arriving in Budapest, I was a mess and it was obvious to everyone but me—I needed help. I never slept, abused alcohol, was angry, bitter, and didn’t care much about living or dying.”
Continue reading …Tickets on Sale Now For “The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo”
May 27, 2017 Comments Off on Tickets on Sale Now For “The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo”
In order to meet growing demand, RFD-TV announced that tickets are now on sale for 2018’s The American, three months earlier than ever before. Additionally, RFD-TV announced a new “All-American” ticket package. The $500 ticket is a once in a lifetime experience where fans will have front row seats, dirt access, a special meet and greet with world famous cowboys and cowgirls, and a food and beverage package in the ultra-exclusive, field level lounge at AT&T Stadium.
Continue reading …Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships
May 27, 2017 Comments Off on Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Awards $8.4 Million in Scholarships
“The students recognized tonight are the leaders of tomorrow,” said Joel Cowley, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo president and CEO. “With the support of more than 33,000 volunteers, our generous donors and those in the community who attend our Show, we are proud to contribute to the education of these very deserving individuals.”
Continue reading …First Winners of Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Named!
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on First Winners of Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Named!
Winning the Maiden Open 3-Year-Old and Over Hunter Under Saddle and taking home a check for $2,200 was Alyse Roberts riding Exhotica. Roberts was in the irons today for owner Amanda Head. Exhotica is by the stallion, Hot N Blazing.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 5/25- APHA Zone 2/Utah POR
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 5/25- APHA Zone 2/Utah POR
Thanks to Terri Wirthlin and Mike Davis for some fun photos from around the rings at the APHA Zone 2 Show and Utah Paint Horse Club Paint-O-Rama! Send your photos to B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and we will add them to our online photo gallery.
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