A Secret No Longer! Best Kept Secrete Named Congress Grand Champion Stallion
October 17, 2017 Comments Off on A Secret No Longer! Best Kept Secrete Named Congress Grand Champion Stallion
The unique convergence of circumstances worked out perfectly for everyone involved, since the Headley family was able to present the Grand Champion award to Ross Roark and Best Kept Secrete.
Continue reading …Time for a Timeout? – Saddle Up and Set Yourself Free on a Horsey Vacay
October 17, 2017 Comments Off on Time for a Timeout? – Saddle Up and Set Yourself Free on a Horsey Vacay
You spend a lot of time with – and money on – your show horse. Why on earth would you want to spend your vacation that way? And we aren’t talking about a showcation, either.
Continue reading …Coon Family Two for Two Congress Wins With Entrigue and Inexces
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on Coon Family Two for Two Congress Wins With Entrigue and Inexces
This is Entrigue’s first trip to the Quarter Horse Congress, so Thomas was throughly pleased with her debut performance. “This is her first time here, so it’s really awesome,” he says. “She showed really well. She was on the muscle and looked great.”
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All year round, your horse should be receiving 1-2% of his or her body weight in forage (hay or pasture) every day – for a 1,000 lbs horse, that’s 10-20 lbs/day. However, come winter, your horse is likely to be burning more of that forage as calories used to stay warm, so he or she may benefit from some extra hay.
Continue reading …First Four Winners Crowned During Congress Elite Halter Futurity- Arentsen, Coon, Mitchell, and Casper
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on First Four Winners Crowned During Congress Elite Halter Futurity- Arentsen, Coon, Mitchell, and Casper
This morning, Katie Mitchell led All In All Done to win Weanling Colts for owner Wilburn Archer. Second place was JT Mitchell with Mr Clu Times Two. Third was Jim Fritz with Sharma. Fourth was Mitch Leonarski with Quinclusion Midnight. Fifth was Justin Bisel with Ll Good Lookincowboy.
Continue reading …Congress Versatility is Back! With a Special Twist…
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Versatility is Back! With a Special Twist…
Join us Wednesday, October 18th for an evening of fun while the Ohio Quarter Horse Foundation raises money for the Crisis Fund. A portion of this year’s proceeds will go directly to helping the animals affected by this year’s hurricanes.
Continue reading …AQHA’s Craig Huffhines Explains Reasoning Behind Raising Association Fees
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA’s Craig Huffhines Explains Reasoning Behind Raising Association Fees
AQHA recently announced the decision to raise multiple fees that will go into effect January 1st, 2018. In addition to membership fees, other fees that will be affected include registration fees, certificate fees, breeding permit fees, lease fees, embryo transfer enrollment fees, show enrollment fees and more.
Continue reading …Up Your Hat Game – From Traditional and Timeless to Fashion Forward
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on Up Your Hat Game – From Traditional and Timeless to Fashion Forward
Horse show fashion is anything but static. Exhibitors express themselves through their outfits of choice, carefully prepared and put together for the show arena.
Continue reading …What Are the Costs of Horse Ownership?
October 14, 2017 Comments Off on What Are the Costs of Horse Ownership?
Did You Know? The top-priced Thoroughbred yearling at the 2015 Keeneland September Sale sold for $2.1M. Even though you are probably not planning to buy the next Triple Crown winner, it is important to consider all costs of horse ownership before deciding to purchase one.
Continue reading …Nearly 500 Students Welcomed to America’s Horse in Art: Versatility & Art Field Trip
October 14, 2017 Comments Off on Nearly 500 Students Welcomed to America’s Horse in Art: Versatility & Art Field Trip
“Thank you for all the work and effort everyone put into the last few days and of course the upcoming art show,” said Shawn Kennedy of Caprock High School. “My students enjoyed participating over the years and have grown to appreciate the Quarter Horse because of the endeavors by your institution.”
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