Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Director at Large, Suzanne Rodgers Nelms
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Director at Large, Suzanne Rodgers Nelms
She rode gaited horses as a child in Tennessee and continued her love of the sport as she showed cutting horses in Texas. Suzanne was named National Cutting Horse Association Amateur Rider of the Year and was an AQHA director and director-at-large.
Continue reading …Grammy Award Winning Singer, Lyle Lovett, Honored with NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Grammy Award Winning Singer, Lyle Lovett, Honored with NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2018 recipient of the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award is Lyle Lovett of Spring, Texas. The renowned singer, songwriter, actor and entertainer is an active NRHA competitor who has raised thousands of dollars for the RHF and has donated his services to promote the National Reining Horse Association and the sport of reining at NRHA and National Reining Breeders Classic events.
Continue reading …Have You Ever Considered Your Pet’s Mental Health?
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Have You Ever Considered Your Pet’s Mental Health?
In dogs, mental illness commonly manifests in the form of:
– aggression towards people or animals
– fears and phobias, for example of thunderstorms
– compulsion such as tail or shadow chasing
– cognitive decline in older dogs.
Showmanship – The Next Level of Ground Work
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Showmanship – The Next Level of Ground Work
Why showmanship is the advanced level beyond the round pen and longing. In this article I would like to explain the reasons why showmanship is the next level of ground work when training your horse, compared to round penning or longing.
Continue reading …New Research Suggests Pets Can Help Those Living with Mental Illness
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on New Research Suggests Pets Can Help Those Living with Mental Illness
The study involved 54 participants with a severe mental illness, for example, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Twenty-five of the participants identified a pet as being important in the everyday management of their illness. What’s more, of these 25 participants, more than half identified their pet as being one of the most important things to them in managing their mental health.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From NQHL Huntfield Medal Championships- October 7-8
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Photos and Results From NQHL Huntfield Medal Championships- October 7-8
NQHL Youth Medal Championship:
Champion – Haleigh Holliday riding Lasting Exposure, Owner: Kaylee Holliday, Trainer: Debra Furlong-Byrne.
Reserve Champion – Caroline Bradley riding Whatmadeyousaythat. Owner: Carolina Bradley. Trainer: David Miller.
Check out the New Quarter Horse Congress Jacket Program!
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Check out the New Quarter Horse Congress Jacket Program!
“The Congress is very excited about a major change Schneiders is offering as our official jacket sponsor. Exhibitors now will have the opportunity to personalize their jackets plus add additional winner’s patches to highlight their multiple successes,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association.
Continue reading …Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
Some claim that you can only fight it off with Emergen-C® and vodka. Some people swear that you can catch it simply by watching the live feed. Others maintain that if you sleep in your tack stall, just once, you’re doomed.
Continue reading …Young Ranch Riders Fundraise Their Way to Congress
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Young Ranch Riders Fundraise Their Way to Congress
Brynn Tyler (9), Isabella Barber (11), Laura Larmon (12), Aurianna Hollister (13), and Bethany Tyler (18) of the Eastern Mountain Ranch Horse Association (EMRHA) raised the more than $2,000 they needed to make a weekend trip to Columbus just to experience the magic of the Cutting and Reining events.
Continue reading …Donations Flood in For APHA World Show Tack Drive
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Donations Flood in For APHA World Show Tack Drive
At the APHA World Championship Show, the program narrowed its focus to assist therapeutic barns affected by Hurricane Harvey; many of South Texas barns lost everything during the storm.
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