Study on the Effects of Hippotherapy on Balance/Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
September 15, 2015 Comments Off on Study on the Effects of Hippotherapy on Balance/Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy, from the ages of three to six, participated in this study. The team assessed balance, gait, participation and quality of life of all participants before and after intervention.
Continue reading …PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- Courtney Helgeson
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- Courtney Helgeson
“After that first show, I didn’t care how I placed. I just knew I wanted to work hard and do it again,” Helgeson says. “I enjoyed every minute of showing.”
Continue reading …Like Birchbox For the Horse Industry… Introducing Western Werx and Kaboodlz!
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Like Birchbox For the Horse Industry… Introducing Western Werx and Kaboodlz!
“Western Werx is for the consumer who loves western design. This box is focused on the person more than the horse. These products will range from accessories to jewelry and household items that everyone can enjoy.”
Continue reading …Progress in Pain Recognition in Horses
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Progress in Pain Recognition in Horses
Hiding pain is one of the top survival skills of the horse. An important part of horse ownership is learning to recognize the signs a horse may be in discomfort rather than dismissing certain subtle cues as just bad behavior.
Continue reading …Big Changes Coming to AQHA Incentive Fund
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Big Changes Coming to AQHA Incentive Fund
To make the program more beneficial to all competitors, effective January 1, 2016, competition licenses will no longer be required, and the point cap will change to one plus the average number of points earned during the year.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at The Breeder Halter Futurity – Day 2 with the G-Man
September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at The Breeder Halter Futurity – Day 2 with the G-Man
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Congratulations New and Now “Un-retired” AQHA Judges!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations New and Now “Un-retired” AQHA Judges!
In May, the AQHA Judges and Executive committees voted to remove Rule SHW910.12: “A judge shall accept mandatory retirement at age 75.” For recertification, these individuals were required to make scores above 75 percent on video judging and above 80 percent on the rulebook exam.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Marriage Proposal!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Horse Show Marriage Proposal!
AQHA amateur Nicole Lynn of Smock, PA. received an unexpected surprise when she entered her horse’s stall at the 2015 PQHA Nittany Classic last weekend…
Continue reading …PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Concludes With 30% Entry Increase, Trophy Winners, and a Surprise Marriage Proposal!
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on PQHA Nittany Classic and Futurity Concludes With 30% Entry Increase, Trophy Winners, and a Surprise Marriage Proposal!
On a fun note, another PQHA first was a surprise wedding proposal at the show. Amateur Exhibitor, Nicole Lynn, from Smock, PA competes with her two horses, Don’t Teez the Kat and Kelleys Escape. She trains with Alexandra and Eddie Falk. On Sunday, when Nicole returned to her stall to get her horse ready for a class, she was surprised to find her boyfriend of two years, Dustin Lerda (who was supposed to be working) in the stall on one knee.
Continue reading …Congrats APHA Club Award Winners: Arizona, Southwest Washington, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Congrats APHA Club Award Winners: Arizona, Southwest Washington, Texas, Virginia, and Washington State
“Recognizing clubs on a national level is an integral part of APHA’s drive to focus on its members,” Regional Club Manager Julie Haney said. “Our goals as an association are to reward excellence and highlight the amazing membership we have.”
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