Congrats Robin Robinett, Tom Crowley, and Kevin Hardcastle on Becoming New Board Members of APHF
April 15, 2015 Comments Off on Congrats Robin Robinett, Tom Crowley, and Kevin Hardcastle on Becoming New Board Members of APHF
An APHA lifetime member, Robin has been involved locally and nationally since 1996. With roots in all-around competition, Robin currently competes in the halter pen and has earned more than 50 world and reserve world championship titles. Robin says the backbone of any equine industry is its Youth and Amateur programs, and she strongly supports both.
Continue reading …USDA Launching National Equine Health Study
April 15, 2015 Comments Off on USDA Launching National Equine Health Study
The study will also provide the horse industry with new and valuable information regarding trends in the industry for 1998, 2005 and 2015.
Continue reading …Getting Your Name Called or Name-Calling? It’s All a Matter of Perspective
April 15, 2015 Comments Off on Getting Your Name Called or Name-Calling? It’s All a Matter of Perspective
“Throw the idea of having a strategic show plan right out the window…. This was show pen survival.”
Continue reading …Only Horse to Receive Professor Emeritus Status and Receive Penalty in NCAA Football Game Passes at Age of 42
April 14, 2015 Comments Off on Only Horse to Receive Professor Emeritus Status and Receive Penalty in NCAA Football Game Passes at Age of 42
During a close game in 1994, “Lord Nelson” broke onto the field and raced all the way down the sideline to the opposite end of Giants Stadium. Receiving a yellow flag for his “un-sportsHORSE-man like conduct,” he almost cost Rutgers the game.
Continue reading …Our Prayers to Family of Longtime AQHA Breeder Susan Clune
April 14, 2015 Comments Off on Our Prayers to Family of Longtime AQHA Breeder Susan Clune
We would like to send our prayers and well-wishes to the family of longtime AQHA breeder and proud member Susan Clune who passed away early Saturday morning, April 11th, 2015 at the age of 66. Sadly, Susan woke early Saturday morning and wasn’t feeling well, so she decided to drive herself to a local hospital […]
Continue reading …AQHA Horses Head to Brazil For 4th Annual Latin American Championship
April 14, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Horses Head to Brazil For 4th Annual Latin American Championship
“The Latin American Championships allow AQHA to recognize our Latin American exhibitors for their showing accomplishments,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “We are excited to see these talented horsemen and -women compete with their American Quarter Horses in Brazil.”
Continue reading …Our Prayers to Becky Meadows Following Horse Riding Accident
April 13, 2015 Comments Off on Our Prayers to Becky Meadows Following Horse Riding Accident
Becky sustained a concussion when a young colt she was riding fell to the ground. After being airlifted to the neurological ICU department at the University of Virginia Hospital, she was quickly met by husband Steve, who was judging in Murfreesboro, TN. at the time of the accident.
Continue reading …Our Prayers to Larry Hansch and Family
April 13, 2015 Comments Off on Our Prayers to Larry Hansch and Family
Sadly, Larry suffered a massive heart attack on Saturday. However, we have recently received word that he is currently recovering at a local hospital in Denton, TX.
Continue reading …Congratulations Taft Dickerson and Adrienne Cober on Engagement!
April 13, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Taft Dickerson and Adrienne Cober on Engagement!
We would like to congratulate two of our friends, Taft Dickerson and Adrienne Cober, on their recent engagement! The pair made it official on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Continue reading …SOQHA Youth Show Wraps Up With 4,000 Entries, $7,000 in Scholarships Presented
April 13, 2015 Comments Off on SOQHA Youth Show Wraps Up With 4,000 Entries, $7,000 in Scholarships Presented
The highlight of the event was the SOQHA Scholarship Challenge, which presented $7,000 to winners.
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