Equine Affaire’s Fantasia: Fun, Fabulous, and Affordable Entertainment!
January 27, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Affaire’s Fantasia: Fun, Fabulous, and Affordable Entertainment!
Equine Affaire returns to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on April 6-9, 2017, and brings with it a smorgasbord of horse-related educational, shopping and entertainment treats for horse lovers from all walks of equestrian life.
Continue reading …Shows On Tap For Arkansas QH- Circle G Classic and Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening
January 27, 2017 Comments Off on Shows On Tap For Arkansas QH- Circle G Classic and Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening
The 2017 season will continue with the Circle G Classic on March 31 – April 2 with 6 judges in Tunica, Mississippi. The judges are: Mike Hoeppner, Richard Spinks, Judd Paul, Curtis Reynolds, Steve Heckaman, and Chris Jones. The schedule for Circle G had been modified to promote a better utilization of time.
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During the warmer months, horses and other grazing livestock receive much of their hydration from grass. When weather prevents grazing, recognize that horses will often consume more of their daily water intake from troughs and buckets.
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The process of selecting the perfect wedding dress is very similar to selecting a horse show outfit, as Juliana notes. “Everyone has an idea of what they want; however until you try it on, you never really know if you will love it or hate it,” Juliana says.
Continue reading …The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May
January 25, 2017 Comments Off on The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May
“We’re pleased to announce that through a combined effort of the Missouri Quarter Horse Association and the Solid Gold Futurity, we will be offering a Maiden Series: three Yearling Halter Slot classes, three Western Pleasure, and two Hunter Under Saddle Futurity classes. After discussions with owners, breeders and trainers, it was felt our industry needed this type of event to promote the horses that hadn’t made it to the show pen yet.”
Continue reading …First Paint Horse Championship of the Year to Take Place in Jacksonville, FL.
January 25, 2017 Comments Off on First Paint Horse Championship of the Year to Take Place in Jacksonville, FL.
APHA’s Paint Horse Championship program is getting a makeover for 2017, and its earmarked for several select events this year—the first of which is the Southeast Paint Horse Championship, taking place February 18–19 as part of the Zone 9 show in Jacksonville, Florida.
Continue reading …Carolyn Dobbins Named Paint Professional Horseman of the Year
January 25, 2017 Comments Off on Carolyn Dobbins Named Paint Professional Horseman of the Year
Carolyn was nominated by her peers for her outstanding leadership and groundbreaking efforts to launch the Goldmine Circuit in Burbank, California, an all-breed show that couples with APHA-approved classes to help bridge the gap between Open and breed events; in 2016, the Goldmine Circuit was the largest APHA show in California.
Continue reading …Over 300 Breedings Selling In 3 Stallion Service Auctions This Week
January 25, 2017 Comments Off on Over 300 Breedings Selling In 3 Stallion Service Auctions This Week
“The auctions are for three strong Futurity programs: Go For The Gold Futurity, East Coast Halter Futurity and the Sierra Paint Horse Club Futurity,” says Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Many of the top Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa sires are represented in these auctions.”
Continue reading …Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
The legendary AQHA mare, Vital Signs Are Good, was euthanized today as the result of a septic coffin joint and secondary deep flexor tendon rupture.
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By checking the pH level of mammary secretions in mares during the last month of gestation, the researchers found that as long as readings showed pH levels above 6.4, the mare was at least 24 hours away from foaling. When pH dropped below 6.4, they determined that mares would foal sometime in the next three days. This held true for 98% of mares tested.
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