Can You Guess Who the VIP Celebrity Shooters Will Be at Tomorrow Evening’s Reichert Celebration Cowgirl Showdown?
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on Can You Guess Who the VIP Celebrity Shooters Will Be at Tomorrow Evening’s Reichert Celebration Cowgirl Showdown?
#1. Wife of a past AQHA President and longtime NCHA member. Every member of her family has won a World Championship title.
#6. A National Director and POA judge
#5. Former AQHA Rookie of the Year, NSBA High Point Limited Western Pleasure Rider, 3-time Quarter Horse Congress Champion and 3-time Reserve Champion in Western Pleasure
#9. Founder of a major fashion brand featuring footwear, jewelry, and clothing
REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
Did you know: OQHA no longer requires one payment per agent, therefore, individual checks or credit card information may be submitted for multiple entries. However, entries must be submitted in one packet in order to be stalled together.
Continue reading …And the Winner of the AQHA/POA Reichert Celebration Youth Team Tournament is…
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on And the Winner of the AQHA/POA Reichert Celebration Youth Team Tournament is…
The AQHA show has concluded, so it’s time to announce the winners of the 2014 POA/AQHA Youth Team Tournament! With a grand total of 291 points, the winner is Team #5, which consists of four POA competitors and one AQHA rider.
Continue reading …Football Gets the Most Attention, But Experts Say to Watch Out For Concussions in Other Sports Like Soccer and Equestrian
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on Football Gets the Most Attention, But Experts Say to Watch Out For Concussions in Other Sports Like Soccer and Equestrian
The best prevention in such sports are baseline testing, immediate and expert evaluation, followed by reliable, trained post-concussion management and care, advises medical neuropsychologist, Dr. Kelly Stille, at www.kellystille.net.
Continue reading …New Scheme Launched to Help Combat Saddle Problems
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on New Scheme Launched to Help Combat Saddle Problems
Recent studies showed that horses with saddle slip syndrome were more than 50 times likely to be lame or have gait abnormalities; that 46% of horses were lame or had gait abnormalities and that 43% of saddles were ill-fitting.
Continue reading …Top Trainers and Competitors Get Soaking Wet For ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
August 21, 2014 Comments Off on Top Trainers and Competitors Get Soaking Wet For ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
“I was nominated by Andrea Simons and of course had to take the challenge,” Sandy Jirkovsky says. “It is wonderful seeing the horse community pull together for this cause. Everybody has been such great sports, and the dollar donations have been phenomenal!”
Continue reading …Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Seeking Executive Secretary
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association Seeking Executive Secretary
Knowledge and Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an administrative capacity. Experience with data entry, basic reporting, filing, answering phones, scheduling, and communications is a must Horse industry knowledge is required.
Team USA Reining Arrives in France For World Equestrian Games!
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA Reining Arrives in France For World Equestrian Games!
So what do you pack for a horse being shipped to Europe to compete in a world-class event? “Really nothing out of the ordinary,” Michael explains. “The only thing different that was packed, besides Andrea’s saddle, bridles, blankets, etc., was that we sent a 50-pound bag of carrots for Cash’s treats along for the trip. He loves carrots!”
Continue reading …Current Standings For Reichert Celebration Golf Cart Giveaway
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Current Standings For Reichert Celebration Golf Cart Giveaway
The top five OFF THE RAIL exhibitors competing for the Golf Cart Giveaway are:
1. James Farrell –214 pts, 2. Vicky Holt — 203, 3. Justin Wheeler — 185.5, 4. Becky George — 112, 5. Raelyn Nakahara — 78
Why Having Room to Move is So Important, Not Only For Your Show Horse, but All Horses
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Why Having Room to Move is So Important, Not Only For Your Show Horse, but All Horses
The horse’s large size helps him build bone mass simply by moving. Inactivity can make horses’ bones porous, potentially leading to fractures when only a slight demand is placed on them.
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