Riders Selected For AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge at AQHA World
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on Riders Selected For AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge at AQHA World
Sixteen collegiate equestrian riders have been chosen to participate in the 2017 American Quarter Horse Association Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge November 11-12 during the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Changes Coming to AQHA Show Approval, Processing Fees
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on Changes Coming to AQHA Show Approval, Processing Fees
The task force recommended lowering fees for AQHA shows under 500 entries, which affects the vast majority of our events and includes up to a 60-percent reduction for some,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “The Executive Committee recognizes the financial sensitivity felt by our smaller shows and adopted this recommendation to lower the fees for these shows.”
Continue reading …Horses Healing Humans – A Reflection of Hope
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on Horses Healing Humans – A Reflection of Hope
For many of us, the horse is the one constant in our busy and hectic lives. The horse carries our dreams on his back, absorbs our sorrows in his mane, and keeps our secrets hidden in his heart.
Continue reading …The Legacy of Don Trout – Everyone’s Favorite Photographer
October 7, 2017 Comments Off on The Legacy of Don Trout – Everyone’s Favorite Photographer
It seems impossible to lose a man whose very presence and lifetime work became part of the fabric that wove us together as an industry. But we did lose Don Trout on July 26, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.
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This adorable shot comes from Wanda Lounder, who sent in this image of her 17-month-old grandson, Wyatt Benjamin Cleaves, kissing his 3-year-old mare, Ok Ima Cowgirl, after his first Leadline class at the AQHA Region 6 Show in Springfield, Mass.
Continue reading …Nation’s Largest Online Equestrian Retailer- SmartPak- Introduces Hot Styles For Fall
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Nation’s Largest Online Equestrian Retailer- SmartPak- Introduces Hot Styles For Fall
With thousands of 5-star reviews, Piper Breeches by SmartPak continue to be a customer favorite. New for the fall season, SmartPak has introduced three new styles as well as additional color options to the original Pipers. The new styles include the Piper Tan Knee Patch Breeches, Piper Plaid Knee Patch Breeches, and the Piper Knit Fleece Lined Breeches.
Continue reading …Congress Dreams Come True For Young Rider Recovering From Horrific Car Accident
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Dreams Come True For Young Rider Recovering From Horrific Car Accident
“After my auto wreck that resulted in a skull fracture, broken jaw in multiple places, caved-in sinus wall, and a broken orbital socket floor, we thought I wouldn’t be able to ride like I used to. Instead, I started back up slowly by riding our pleasure horse, eventually worked my way back up to my barrel horses, to now riding a professional cutting horse at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress!”
Continue reading …Fruits are Fabulous, Even for Insulin Resistant Horses!
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Fruits are Fabulous, Even for Insulin Resistant Horses!
Dark blue and red berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries as well as cherries and red grapes, contain antioxidants known as epicatechins and anthocyanidins that belong to a group of antioxidants known as flavonoids.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park to Host HalloWhinny Fall Festival
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park to Host HalloWhinny Fall Festival
At 2 p.m., the KHP’s Parade of Breeds will have a special Halloween-themed show, complete with costumes and exciting effects. A costume contest for children and pets will be held in the courtyard at 4 p.m., with prizes offered to the best dressed. The Kentucky Horse Park is also offering the Cemetery Crawl tours for an additional charge at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30.
Continue reading …Jeff Burley – A Passion For Performance
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Jeff Burley – A Passion For Performance
Every once in awhile, a family will have an outlier, a kid who has a passion that no one can explain. For those of us who come from non-horsey families, the passion to ride, care for, and compete with horses can often be viewed as curious, a bit odd, and from the perspective of the bill-paying parent, somewhat horrifying with a fervent wish for a short duration
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