You’d think saying goodbye would get easier with every loss, but it doesn’t. It hurts because they blessed you beyond belief during their time here, and it hurts because you developed a bond with them that no one else had.
Continue reading …Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show Took Place Saturday in Ohio
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show Took Place Saturday in Ohio
Highlights of the show include more than 20 added money classes as well as the Rod’s Western Palace Versatility Classic, a Calcutta-style egg-and-spoon class, and a Horsemanship class open only to trainers. The winner of the trainer’s horsemanship class was presented with a pair of spurs.
Continue reading …Do You Know How to Properly Fit Your Horse’s Bridle?
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Do You Know How to Properly Fit Your Horse’s Bridle?
Adjust the cheekpieces so the bit makes one or two small wrinkles in the corner of the horse’s mouth. Adjust the noseband so it has two fingers’ width of slack between the horse’s nose and the noseband.
Continue reading …NJ Symposium on Legal, Business, and Insurance Issues Impacting the Equine Industry
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on NJ Symposium on Legal, Business, and Insurance Issues Impacting the Equine Industry
“In order for the equine industry to succeed, people in the horse industry have to run their business as a business,” said Liz Durkin. “We believe that this symposium is the first event of its kind where the target audience is equine operators specifically.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 58th Annual Portugese Bend National Horse Show
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 58th Annual Portugese Bend National Horse Show
Special thanks to Dale Lofgren for sharing some fun photos from the 58th annual Portugese Bend National Horse Show that was held September 4-6 at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills, CA. This show is sponsored by the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital and benefits the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. In addition to A-rated high flying […]
Continue reading …Details About WCHA Conformation Halter Classes to be Held at AQHA World Show
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Details About WCHA Conformation Halter Classes to be Held at AQHA World Show
November 19th- Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor Weanling Fillies
November 20th- Owner/Breeder/Exhibitor Weanling Colts/Geldings
Continue reading …AQHA President, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, Appointed to AHC Board
September 7, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA President, Dr. Glenn Blodgett, Appointed to AHC Board
“AQHA has been actively involved with the American Horse Council since its formation in 1969, and together we’ve made a considerable impact when it comes to equine matters in Washington. I am honored to serve as an AHC trustee and continue our work to ensure the horse industry is represented properly.”
Continue reading …Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
“When he sees barrels or poles, his heart gets pumping so hard that I can feel it through the saddle. He is always ready and willing to go.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at AQHA Select World Championships – Day 6 with the G-Man
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at AQHA Select World Championships – Day 6 with the G-Man
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NSAIDs – Are You Following the Rules?
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on NSAIDs – Are You Following the Rules?
There are seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved NSAIDs approved for use by the USEF, as well as the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA): diclofenac liposomal cream, firocoxib, phenylbutazone, flunixin meglumine, ketoprofen, meclofenamic acid and naproxen.2,3
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