Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Showmanship Finalists!
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Showmanship Finalists!
Congratulations to the top 15 competitors that will return to the Showmanship Finals on Thursday, August 28th. Judges for the Finals will be Stephanie Lynn, Steve Lackey, Kenda Pipkin, Tom Robertson, and Tim Finkenbinder. Anne Wilson with Visible Investment Farley Barbera with Hot Jazzin Zippo Marsha Leatherwood with Zippos Heart Of Gold Arzenet Burnes with […]
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Ranch Horse Pleasure and Reining Finalists!
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Ranch Horse Pleasure and Reining Finalists!
A big congratulations goes to the following competitors that have qualified to return to the Ranch Horse Pleasure Finals and the Reining Finals on Wednesday, August 27th at the 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show in Amarillo, Texas! Judges for the Finals of the Ranch Horse Pleasure will be Butch Campbell, Clark Bradley, Doug Ingersoll, […]
Continue reading …Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
Offer horses frequent drinks of water during work in hot weather. Allowing them to drink during work helps maintain water balance and relieves the urge to drink a lot of water after exercise. After a hard workout, water horses out gradually.
Continue reading …Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
While motorcycle riders experience a serious injury every 7,000 hours of riding, horseback riders experience one every 350 hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is estimated that one in five equestrians will be seriously injured during their riding careers.
Continue reading …Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship Attracts New Competitors
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship Attracts New Competitors
The championship, held in conjunction with the Zone 1 Zone-O-Rama in Albany, Oregon, was designed to attract new exhibitors to the area’s APHA events by offering incentives and limited-eligibility classes. The Northwest Championship offered 13 Amateur and Youth classes, which were selected based on class popularity and participation within the zone.
Continue reading …AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
He was the president and director of the Alberta Quarter Horse Association for many years and a director at large of AQHA. Jim was a founding member of the Team Cattle Penning Association of Alberta. Even when he could no longer ride on a team with his family, he enjoyed watching them compete. He was very proud of his grandchildren and all of their many accomplishments.
Continue reading …Photos From the Inaugural Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Photos From the Inaugural Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown
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Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown Raises $8,000+ For National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown Raises $8,000+ For National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Once the entire field of shooters was narrowed down to the top 12, each finalist was paired with a VIP shooter and auctioned off as a team in a calcutta. At the end of the competition, over $8,000 was raised to benefit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame!
Continue reading …Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
A rabies-like virus, ABLV had previously only been detected in bats and humans and until 2013 Australia had been considered free from these types of viruses in domestic and feral animals including horses.
Continue reading …SmartPak’s SmartCombo Supplement Line Allows Savings of Up to 25% a Month
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on SmartPak’s SmartCombo Supplement Line Allows Savings of Up to 25% a Month
Exclusive to the SmartSupplements™ line are four SmartCombo™ products: SmartCombo Pellets, SmartCombo Ultra Pellets, SmartCombo Senior Pellets, and SmartCombo Senior Ultra Pellets.
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