God Made a Farmer- Convoys of Supplies Head to Those Devastated by March Fires
April 18, 2017 Comments Off on God Made a Farmer- Convoys of Supplies Head to Those Devastated by March Fires
By the third week of March, the fires had killed at least seven people, hundreds of thousands of cattle and livestock animals, including horses, and burned well over 2 million acres of land.
Continue reading …Easter Fun For All at GQHA Pro-Am Circuit
April 17, 2017 Comments Off on Easter Fun For All at GQHA Pro-Am Circuit
Following Halter classes, the tiniest of exhibitors had loads of fun with an Easter egg hunt for age categories of 4 and under, 5-8, and 9-12.
Continue reading …Tony Anderman Purchases Multiple World and Congress Champion, Solo Invested
April 14, 2017 Comments Off on Tony Anderman Purchases Multiple World and Congress Champion, Solo Invested
“I’d like to thank Chris Gray for putting this opportunity together and Kip Riley for selling “Mac” to me. I know how special Mac is to both of them, and I don’t take their trust lightly. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish together. I’m also thankful to Clint Ainsworth for his continued […]
Continue reading …Happy Easter! From The Equine Chronicle
April 14, 2017 Comments Off on Happy Easter! From The Equine Chronicle
May the renewal of life at Easter bring new blessings of love, hope, peace, good health, and happiness to you and your loved ones.
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Foals are apt to rear, jump and generally bounce about so it is important that any grills that remain in the stall, the front wall for example, have bars a maximum of three inches apart so that hooves do not become trapped during errant behavior. It is also important to remove extra bucket hangers, mangers or other ‘traps’ that the foal could encounter in his exuberance.
Continue reading …Laminitis: Why Does It Occur? How Can We Better Manage It?
April 14, 2017 Comments Off on Laminitis: Why Does It Occur? How Can We Better Manage It?
Laminitis, the number-two killer of horses after colic, continues to have an enormous impact on equine welfare, in wide and varied circumstances. Dr. Andrew van Eps, Associate Professor of Equine Musculoskeletal Research, will discuss different approaches for successful prevention and treatment of laminitis, as part of the First Tuesday Lecture series.
Continue reading …APHA and Gist Silversmiths Celebrate Novice Youth Rookies in Each Zone!
April 14, 2017 Comments Off on APHA and Gist Silversmiths Celebrate Novice Youth Rookies in Each Zone!
“It is especially important to recognize these up-and-coming exhibitors to encourage their accomplishments separate from the more experienced riders,” Jennifer said. “The skills learned both in and out of the arena help provide a foundation for success in many facets of life for these Youth and hopefully encouraging their passion for the Paint Horse will create a life-long Paint enthusiast. For a Novice exhibitor, a special buckle represents a reward which they can wear proudly to commemorate their arena success.”
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Creation of Color Breeders’ Championship Futurity
April 13, 2017 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Creation of Color Breeders’ Championship Futurity
The National Snaffle Bit Association is proud to announce the creation of the Color Breeders Championship Futurity, which will be held in conjunction with the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity beginning in 2018.
Continue reading …Top 4 Seeds Ready For Quarterfinals at NCEA National Championships
April 13, 2017 Comments Off on Top 4 Seeds Ready For Quarterfinals at NCEA National Championships
It doesn’t always mean the difference between a win and a loss, but it does mean those four teams have one less meet to win in the quest for a National Championship. A spot in the semifinals on Saturday is on the line, so there is sure to be a lot of drama as usual.
Continue reading …New $450 Million Fort Worth Multipurpose Arena Will Break Ground Next Week
April 12, 2017 Comments Off on New $450 Million Fort Worth Multipurpose Arena Will Break Ground Next Week
“Our new arena is going to set the standard for generations,” said Mayor Betsy Price. The $450 million project will complement the current Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum, which will continue to serve as a major equestrian show arena.
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