New $52 Million, 250-Room Hotel Planned Within Walking Distance of Will Rogers Memorial Center
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on New $52 Million, 250-Room Hotel Planned Within Walking Distance of Will Rogers Memorial Center
Apparently, this will serve as the primary hotel for the new 14,000-seat arena to be built at the Equestrian Center. Good news for equestrian events that take place annually at the Center the developer will be required to enter into room block agreements for events at the show grounds for ten years!
Continue reading …Last Chance Events This Weekend to Qualify For APHA World Show
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on Last Chance Events This Weekend to Qualify For APHA World Show
The 2015 APHA World Championship Show is coming up fast, and this weekend is your last chance to make sure your Paint is qualified to participate in the world’s premier Paint Horse competition. Remember, APHA World Show qualification is based only on a horse’s participation, never on points.
Continue reading …Unique LIFELINE Supplements Challenge Compares Two Horses Through Training Process
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on Unique LIFELINE Supplements Challenge Compares Two Horses Through Training Process
Unique LIFELINE Supplements Challenge Compares Two Horses Through Training Process
Continue reading …2,500 People Attended National Day of the Cowboy at AQHA Hall of Fame
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on 2,500 People Attended National Day of the Cowboy at AQHA Hall of Fame
Despite the heat, nearly 2,500 people attended the exciting fifth-annual event that brings kids and adults closer to the world’s most popular horse, and a particular favorite of cowboys – the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …Gene Parker Recovering Well After Recent Hospitalization
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Gene Parker Recovering Well After Recent Hospitalization
“He had a stint put in one of the main arteries in his heart and is driving home from the hospital today. He feels like a 30-year-old again! He sounded good and appreciated the calls of concern from his fellow horseman and friends.”
Continue reading …AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
After hearing from AQHA’s members, the AQHA Executive Committee decided at its recent meeting in July to modify the requirement.
Continue reading …Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
Dr. Carter’s first Shorty’s hat was a gift from horse industry veteran, Carol Rose. Over the course of ten years, that particular hat traveled to the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Vietnam, Europe, Central America, and New York City. It went fly fishing on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and visited Israel three times.
Continue reading …Happy Birthday Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura!
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Happy Birthday Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura!
Whether you know Tim as the friendly face by the show pen always ready with a Trail Tip to help improve your performance or the arbiter of anxiety-producing obstacles that test your horse’s Trail talents, Tim is a much appreciated horse professional whose knowledge and insight are invaluable to many a horse and rider across the country and world.
Continue reading …Nutrient Replacement For Optimum Equine Performance
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Nutrient Replacement For Optimum Equine Performance
Did you know: An 1,100 pound horse will eat up to 18 hours a day consuming 2.0% to 2.5 % of their body weight per day in dry forage (22 to 28 lbs)!
Continue reading …Paint Horse Championship Comes to the Midwest
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Paint Horse Championship Comes to the Midwest
Get ready, Zone 5 Paint Horse exhibitors—the Midwest Paint Horse Championship is coming to Iowa in September. In addition to the Zone 5 Show’s regular slate of classes, the competition will also offer 15 designated Paint Horse Championship classes. The event takes place at the Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 26-27.
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