South Point Arena & Equestrian Center to Offer Complimentary Wi-Fi, Powered by Lucchese Bootmaker
April 7, 2017 Comments Off on South Point Arena & Equestrian Center to Offer Complimentary Wi-Fi, Powered by Lucchese Bootmaker
Competitors, vendors and attendees will receive complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the state-of-the-art facility, which includes the concourse, exhibit hall, three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, horse valet and more than 1,200 stalls.
Continue reading …Tack and Show Clothes to Sell in April Internet Auction For QH Foundation
April 7, 2017 Comments Off on Tack and Show Clothes to Sell in April Internet Auction For QH Foundation
“These items were donated to the Foundation by the estate of an AQHA member and will sell with No Reserve. Bidding for the April INTERNET Auction opens on Monday April 10th and closes on Wednesday April 12th, beginning at 7:00 PM, Eastern Time.”
Continue reading …6 Questions to Ask Your Vet About NSAID Use
April 7, 2017 Comments Off on 6 Questions to Ask Your Vet About NSAID Use
Veterinarians will take into account the ailment, age of the horse, activity level of the horse and the route of administration – some NSAIDs are available in injection, topicals, paste, powder or tablets.
Continue reading …Congratulations NSBA Hall of Fame Recipients!
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations NSBA Hall of Fame Recipients!
The National Snaffle Bit Association has named three inductees into its Hall of Fame. They include professional trainer Leslie Lange, show horse Zippos Ace Of Spades, and breeding horse Sweet Talkin Chip.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces All-American Equestrian Teams!
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on NCEA Announces All-American Equestrian Teams!
Auburn collected the most All-America citations with nine, followed by Georgia and Oklahoma State with seven each. Auburn, Georgia and Texas A&M had the most first-team All-America awards with three.
Continue reading …Largest Martinganza to Date Rocks NC With 6,700+ Entries
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on Largest Martinganza to Date Rocks NC With 6,700+ Entries
“It was a WONDERFUL show,” she says. “The Exhibitors’ Party on Friday night was again a huge hit. We fed almost 400 people! We were sold out on hookups and stalls for the fourth year in a row. We’re very appreciative of the exhibitors continuing their support of our Martinganza. We will once again look at our schedule for 2018 and see what we need to do to make any improvements.”
Continue reading …AQHA Director Joyce Wyatt Has Passed
April 6, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Director Joyce Wyatt Has Passed
She purchased her first horse with money saved from her first job without telling her parents. She began making her mark in the horse world “back in the day,” where she was known as a serious barrel racer. From there, she went on to become a famed trainer, breeder, exhibitor and one of the most influential business women in the professional equine industry.
Continue reading …Past, Present, and Future of the AQHA Incentive Fund
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Past, Present, and Future of the AQHA Incentive Fund
The addition of multiple new classes dramatically increased the number of points earned each year. As nominations have since decreased, less money is added to the fund. However, a large number of horses continue to show and earn even more points. The result is a decline in point value.
Continue reading …April Pintos of the Month Are Royals Oaks Kid Rock and Staring My Boy Toy
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on April Pintos of the Month Are Royals Oaks Kid Rock and Staring My Boy Toy
The Banixx Pinto of the Month for April is Royal Oaks Kid Rock, owned by Jenny La Grange of Oviedo, Florida. Royal Oaks Kid Rock, better known as Kid, is a miniature gelding. La Grange said his personality is like the Energizer Bunny.
Continue reading …Equine Vets Say Events for Horses Without Hendra Protection is Risky
April 5, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Vets Say Events for Horses Without Hendra Protection is Risky
“There’s still so much we don’t know about the Hendra virus – even the early signs of this disease can be extremely vague. The fact is that endurance events bring together a large number of horses from a wide range of geographical locations, and this instantly raises the risk of Hendra virus infection if horses have not been vaccinated.”
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