An Equestrian Student’s Advice: “Don’t Be So Quick to Judge”
February 23, 2016 Comments Off on An Equestrian Student’s Advice: “Don’t Be So Quick to Judge”
Because TCS affects only her face and skull, Hogya isn’t limited in her riding activities. She does have a bone anchor hearing aid in her right occipital bone. Without it, she couldn’t hear her instructor, or announcers during horse shows. Her riding helmet accommodates her hearing aid easily.
Continue reading …Help Preserve the History of the Appaloosa Horse in America
February 23, 2016 Comments Off on Help Preserve the History of the Appaloosa Horse in America
The Appaloosa Museum is a repository of Native American, early settler artifacts from throughout the Northwest and holds the history of the Appaloosa horse including historic artifacts from the Appaloosa Horse Club. Located in the heart of Palouse Country, visitors come from all over the world to see and enjoy the heritage of the horse named for the region.
Continue reading …The Pittman Ranch Purchases AQHA Stallion VS Code Blue
February 23, 2016 Comments Off on The Pittman Ranch Purchases AQHA Stallion VS Code Blue
“I’m so grateful to Donna Biddulph for allowing me to purchase this great stallion,” Pittman says. “The first time I saw Peyton, he was just a yearling… I can’t remember a yearling ever wowing me the way Peyton did.”
Continue reading …List of NRHA Shows that Apply For APHA World Show Qualification
February 22, 2016 Comments Off on List of NRHA Shows that Apply For APHA World Show Qualification
Qualifying for the APHA World Show isn’t hard—simply compete at a minimum of four approved events under eight judges, and your horse is qualified to compete in ANY class and eligible division at the APHA World Show, which takes place November 2–12, 2016.
Continue reading …How to Vaccinate Your Horse Business Against the Dreaded Slump
February 22, 2016 Comments Off on How to Vaccinate Your Horse Business Against the Dreaded Slump
Until the barn gets quarantined with strangles, hay prices suddenly triple or a horrific accident sidelines a key employee, slumpers are confident their businesses will remain profitable forever. They live in a blissful state not believing a widely accepted principle stating businesses are always either growing or shrinking. There is no such thing as stable.
Continue reading …AQHA Expands Level 2 Championship Classes Concurrent With World Shows
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Expands Level 2 Championship Classes Concurrent With World Shows
When the Adequan® Level 2 championship classes launched at the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, their debut was met with enthusiasm from exhibitors, owners and professionals. In fact, the addition of the Adequan® Level 2 classes increased Lucas Oil World entries by 32 percent over the previous year.
Continue reading …WCHA Adds Barbara Linke to the Team
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on WCHA Adds Barbara Linke to the Team
WCHA President Greg Holden said, “Barbara’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge will play a key role in growing current programs and realizing new initiatives that will fortify WCHA’s position as the leader in the conformation horse industry.”
Continue reading …OSU Unveils State of the Art, Multi-Million Dollar Equine Center
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on OSU Unveils State of the Art, Multi-Million Dollar Equine Center
“Our new multi-million-dollar center is state of the art and has a teaching barn, small indoor arena, classrooms, feed and tack rooms, a wash rack and a treatment area, all made possible by the generosity of horse enthusiasts who believe in what we are doing in support of Oklahoma’s equine industry,” said Clint Rusk, head of the OSU Department of Animal Science.
Continue reading …A Valentine’s Miracle: The Horse With A Squeezed Heart
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on A Valentine’s Miracle: The Horse With A Squeezed Heart
“I kept listening and listening and I could not hear her heart,” said Dr. Carolyn Littel, her primary veterinarian, about the exam in August.
Continue reading …Building a Marketing Plan For Your Horse Business
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on Building a Marketing Plan For Your Horse Business
The first step in building a marketing plan for any equine business is to define your target market. Next, perform a basic market analysis by reviewing past sales and business activity, researching your competition, and polling your customers.
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