50th Anniversary of APHA World Show Shows Entry Boost and Plenty of New Faces in the Competition
November 26, 2014 Comments Off on 50th Anniversary of APHA World Show Shows Entry Boost and Plenty of New Faces in the Competition
The show boasted nearly 2,800 entries, competing for more than $500,000 in cash and prizes. Total entries were up more than 8 percent and total horses increased by 4.8 percent, when compared to 2013 numbers. A total of 306 unique horses and 276 unique exhibitors were named champions or reserve champions at this year’s World Show.
Continue reading …Our Prayers to an Incredible Horsewoman and Good Friend Suzetta Busby
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Our Prayers to an Incredible Horsewoman and Good Friend Suzetta Busby
We are deeply saddened to relay the news that since this piece was first posted, our friend Suzetta Busby has passed away. Our sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends in the industry during this difficult time.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Madison Thiel and Livvie Van Lanen on Recent NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Signings!
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations to Madison Thiel and Livvie Van Lanen on Recent NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Signings!
Now, there are two more ladies to congratulate. Madison Thiel has signed her National Letter of Intent to ride for The University of South Carolina Gamecocks and Livvie Van Lanen has signed with the Southern Methodist University Mustangs.
Continue reading …New Bolton Center Looking For Volunteer “Foal Sitters” For Equine NICU
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on New Bolton Center Looking For Volunteer “Foal Sitters” For Equine NICU
“Most mares foal between 10 at night and 6 in the morning,” Dr. Palmer said. “It is much more active at night. If you want to see the birth of foal, that’s when you want to be around.”
Continue reading …Vendor Space Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast Horse Shows
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Vendor Space Up For Grabs at Florida Gold and Gulf Coast Horse Shows
The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit, will feature five full American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Shows at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center in Tampa, Florida from December 27 – 31, 2014.
Continue reading …Important Deadlines For AQHA Stallion Owners Coming up This Week
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Important Deadlines For AQHA Stallion Owners Coming up This Week
Two important deadlines are fast approaching for stallion owners: American Quarter Horse Association stallion breeding reports and AQHA Incentive Fund stallion nomination forms must be postmarked on or before November 30, 2014.
Continue reading …Congratulations Brooke Bancroft, Shyanne Smith, Madison Malsch, Anna Hutlas, Graysen Stroud, and Maddie Anger on Recent Collegiate Equestrian Signings
November 24, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations Brooke Bancroft, Shyanne Smith, Madison Malsch, Anna Hutlas, Graysen Stroud, and Maddie Anger on Recent Collegiate Equestrian Signings
It’s that time of year again when the next generation of collegiate equestrians decide where they will be spending the next four years of their academic and equestrian lives. Today, we have several new collegiate equestrian signees to congratulate! Congratulations to Brooke Bancroft- Baylor Equestrian- Western Team Shyanne Smith- Baylor Equestrian- Western Team Lexi Kim- […]
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA President Johnny Trotter on Upcoming Induction into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
November 24, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA President Johnny Trotter on Upcoming Induction into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Trotter, who has served as an AQHA director for 11 years, is the CEO of Livestock Investors LLT and owns Bar G Feedyard. His involvement in the American Quarter Horse industry is focused on racing, roping and horses used for ranch work and breeding. He is an avid team roper and participates in numerous ropings, including the World Series of Team Roping.
Continue reading …Like Mother, Like Son, How Bout At Midnight Claims 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure World Championship With Gil Galyean
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on Like Mother, Like Son, How Bout At Midnight Claims 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure World Championship With Gil Galyean
Just like his mother before him, the chestnut gelding named How Bout At Midnight has won a World Champion title in 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show with Gil Galyean in the saddle. Galyean presented “Jack” on behalf of owner Fritz Leeman, who happens to own both Jack’s sire and dam.
Continue reading …AQHA World Performance Halter Wins Go to Grant/Inspirado, Laney/Upgrade To Escalade, and Roark/Most Appealing Dream
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA World Performance Halter Wins Go to Grant/Inspirado, Laney/Upgrade To Escalade, and Roark/Most Appealing Dream
First, Todd Grant led the massive bay stallion named Inspirado to a win in Performance Halter Stallions for owner Angie Watts Schmeck. “Pedro” is by De Renzo and out of MBJ Mini Obvious. One interesting fact about this multi-talented horse is that Pedro obtains his required performance points by regularly competing in timed events like barrel racing and poles.
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