Roberts Arena Completes Expansion Becoming Largest Indoor Equine Facility in the US
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Roberts Arena Completes Expansion Becoming Largest Indoor Equine Facility in the US
Six months in the making, the arena expansion to 100,000 square feet of indoor space has led to other additions, which include new LED lighting, renovations to the Lamar Arena, new wash racks added for a total of 15, new premium footing in all arenas and the remodeling of the Café and Grill. The arena has 650 permanent horse stalls and can add 350 temporary ones for larger events.
Continue reading …APHA EC Revises Youth World Show Ownership Policy
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on APHA EC Revises Youth World Show Ownership Policy
Following review of horse ownership statistics from the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, the APHA Executive Committee recently modified the horse ownership requirements for exhibitors competing at the breed’s premier Youth show.
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
His many fans in the industry will remember numerous impressive performances, like when he was crowned the Reserve Congress Champion as a two-year-old at the 1987 All American Quarter Horse Congress, while Ann passed out delicious chocolate chip cookies to his supporters in the stands.
Continue reading …Underwater Horse Sculptures Will be Revealed Only by the Rising Tide
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Underwater Horse Sculptures Will be Revealed Only by the Rising Tide
The four horses and their riders, two businessmen and two children, will only be visible to the eye at low tide.
Continue reading …Who Are Selects? Reflecting On My World Show Journey
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Who Are Selects? Reflecting On My World Show Journey
Selects are kind to each other. Selects make friends fast. Selects whistle and clap for the runs, even if they don’t know the exhibitor. Select finalists accept their awards with a smile.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at AQHA Select World Championships – Day 5 with the G-Man
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WCHA Announces 2nd Annual World Champion Conformation Classes to be Held at AQHA World Show
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on WCHA Announces 2nd Annual World Champion Conformation Classes to be Held at AQHA World Show
“We are pleased to announce that WCHA & AQHA have once again joined together to make these classes possible,” said Greg Holden, World Conformation Horse Association President. “Much time and effort has been spent by both WCHA and AQHA to help grow and improve our industry, and we think the Owner Breeder is a significant contributor to the growth of the industry and the Breed Registry’s success, worthy of significant recognition.”
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Blog: Ultimate QH Congress Packing List
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Kimes Ranch Blog: Ultimate QH Congress Packing List
Continue reading …What Horse Owners NEED to Know About EPM
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on What Horse Owners NEED to Know About EPM
Many signs of EPM mimic those of other equine disorders that affect the central nervous system, such as wobbler syndrome, rabies, West Nile virus, equine herpesvirus and equine motor neuron disease. Clinical signs of EPM range from extremely subtle to severe.
Continue reading …The O-Scan- New MRI System Designed Specifically For High Quality Horse Images
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on The O-Scan- New MRI System Designed Specifically For High Quality Horse Images
The O-Scan is a high-resolution MRI system for diagnostic imaging using a low-field magnet. The MRI is capable of imaging extremities, from the foot to the hock (tarsus) or knee (carpus). The system, manufactured by Esaote, can also be used for other large animals.
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