APHA Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Modifications to Increase Payouts
December 18, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Modifications to Increase Payouts
APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent modifications to the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity approved by the APHA Executive Committee.
Continue reading …EC EXCLUSIVE Interview With Winning Bidder of Crundwell Trophies, Bridget Edgar
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on EC EXCLUSIVE Interview With Winning Bidder of Crundwell Trophies, Bridget Edgar
“I’ve owned and shown horses for all of my life. I feel it’s only right to allow the people who now own Rita’s horses first rights at the trophies their horses have won. If I ever had the opportunity to buy my horse’s top awards from previous owners, I absolutely would.”
Continue reading …Oklahoma City Police Seeking Information Related to Fatal Horse Stabbing
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Oklahoma City Police Seeking Information Related to Fatal Horse Stabbing
An Oklahoma City Police Department report indicated that an owner reported finding her horse covered with blood and dead in a stall on Dec. 14.
Continue reading …Tips For Starting a 4H Horse Judging Team
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Tips For Starting a 4H Horse Judging Team
Participating on a judging team can help a youth see the horse show through the judge’s eyes, helping them to become a more knowledgeable, more understanding and overall more successful exhibitor.
Continue reading …Grassroots Efforts From Equestrians Played Important Role in Reauthorizing of Recreational Trails Program by Congress!
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on Grassroots Efforts From Equestrians Played Important Role in Reauthorizing of Recreational Trails Program by Congress!
“Every time a multi-year national highway bill is debated, there is always an attempt to eliminate this program and this time was no different,” said AHC vice president of government affairs Ben Pendergrass. “Grassroots support from recreational trail users, including many equestrians, played an important role in making sure RTP was included in bill.”
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Sue Cecil
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Sue Cecil
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the entire Cecil family following the passing of their matriarch, Sue Cecil. The Cecil family has long been involved in the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Her daughter, Chris Cecil-Darnell, is currently the organization’s President.
Continue reading …Today’s Internet Debate: American Pharoah and Serena Williams…
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on Today’s Internet Debate: American Pharoah and Serena Williams…
Sadly, what initially began as a method of honoring some of the greatest athletes in sports has disintegrated into a battle about gender, race, and weighing the importance and validity of certain accomplishments against others.
Continue reading …New Year, New Look Contest From Kimes Ranch Apparel
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on New Year, New Look Contest From Kimes Ranch Apparel
In preparation for 2016, Kimes Ranch Apparel has partnered with a group of Western wear clothing retailers to offer the chance to win a new look for the new year!
Continue reading …25 AQHA Youth to be Paired Up With Weanlings in Young Horse Development Program
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on 25 AQHA Youth to be Paired Up With Weanlings in Young Horse Development Program
The Young Horse Development Program was created to give AQHYA members who want to participate in hands-on horse training an opportunity that will teach them the fundamentals of horsemanship. The horses used in the program were bred by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders, which consist of working cattle ranches with a remuda of at least five AQHA-registered mares that produce ranch horses.
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WCHA Comments on AQHA’s New Lip Cord Rule
December 16, 2015 Comments Off on WCHA Comments on AQHA’s New Lip Cord RuleThere have been recent inquiries of WCHA as to the role WCHA will play in the ongoing production and roll-out of the lip cord.
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