Funeral for Auctioneer Alan Parker Set For This Sunday
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Funeral for Auctioneer Alan Parker Set For This Sunday
One of Alan’s career accomplishments was selling AQHA stallion Invitation Only in 2005 for $2.35 million at the David James Dispersal.
Continue reading …Does Horseback Riding Improve Your Child’s Intelligence?
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Does Horseback Riding Improve Your Child’s Intelligence?
According to a new study coming out of Japan, recently published by Frontiers in Public Health, horseback riding actually improved the ability of children to solve arithmetic problems.
Continue reading …Special Olympics Florida Hosts State Equestrian Championship
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Special Olympics Florida Hosts State Equestrian Championship
One hundred sixty Special Olympics athletes from across the state competed during the two-day event in a variety of English and Western events, giving them the opportunity to show their abilities in drill team, driving, dressage, pole bending, barrel racing, trails, and equitation. As part of the Healthy Athletes – Special Smiles program, athletes also had the opportunity to have free dental exams.
Continue reading …Ready to Do Some Shopping? APHA Youth World Vendor Area is Sold Out!
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Ready to Do Some Shopping? APHA Youth World Vendor Area is Sold Out!
Vendor types include boutiques, tack, show apparel, stalls, pet boutiques, specialty dog treats, colorful patio art, fine jewelry, etched glass and many more. Though there are still months left until the Youth World Show, the World of Color Gift Show is officially sold out!
Continue reading …Sea Ridge Farms Welcomes Michael Colvin to the Team!
March 31, 2017 Comments Off on Sea Ridge Farms Welcomes Michael Colvin to the Team!
Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and history of superior achievements to our program. He has trained multiple World and Congress Champion horses and exhibitors in Open, Amateur, and Youth.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at Martinganza – 3/30 with the G-Man
March 30, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings at Martinganza – 3/30 with the G-Man
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Respect the Power of the Horse’s Instincts: Free Choice Forage Feeding
March 30, 2017 Comments Off on Respect the Power of the Horse’s Instincts: Free Choice Forage Feeding
The biology that drives the horse’s digestion is indisputable: The horse’s stomach produces acid continuously, necessitating the action of chewing to release acid-neutralizing saliva. The digestive tract is made of muscles and needs to be exercised to prevent colic by having a steady flow of forage running through it.
Continue reading …From the Kill Pen to the Show Pen: The Brown Family
March 30, 2017 Comments Off on From the Kill Pen to the Show Pen: The Brown Family
“She stood 13 hands, was obviously malnourished, and had a breeder’s certificate that read like a who’s who of the Western Pleasure world (The Investor, Investment Creditor, Invitation Only, and Sonny’s Calvin were all on her papers).”
Continue reading …Take a Shot at Regular Registry With New APHA Registration Option
March 30, 2017 Comments Off on Take a Shot at Regular Registry With New APHA Registration Option
If you own a splashy solid Paint, you know the frustration: your horse has all the chrome promised by his colorful lineage, but not quite in the right places—maybe his bald face is just an inch shy of crossing behind his eye or his high stocking doesn’t reach far enough above the center of his hock. Despite having all the trappings of a Paint to the casual observer, your horse is denoted a solid Paint-bred.
Continue reading …Book Rooms NOW For QH Congress to Receive Discounted Rates
March 29, 2017 Comments Off on Book Rooms NOW For QH Congress to Receive Discounted Rates
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has contracted with a number of hotels in the Columbus, Ohio, area to secure discounted rates for the All American Quarter Horse Congress. In order to receive discounted rates, reservations must be made through the hotel reservation website.
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