Congratulations to Maggie and Brian Cox on Recent Wedding!
July 29, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations to Maggie and Brian Cox on Recent Wedding!
We would like to congratulate two of our good friends, Maggie Kerola (now Cox) and Brian Cox, on their recent wedding! The couple was wed in a dreamlike ceremony and stunning reception at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Ohio on July 19th, 2014.
Continue reading …Congratulations New AjPHA Officers!
July 29, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations New AjPHA Officers!
President: Meredith Milton, Aledo, Texas
President-Elect: Sydney Schmidt, Lowman, New York
Vice President: Mackenzie Chapman, Bellevue, Michigan
Secretary: Anna Tucker, Dubberly, Louisiana
Treasurer: Carly Purcell, Bellville, Texas
Protect Your Horse From Pesky Summer Pests During Summer Show Travel Season
July 28, 2014 Comments Off on Protect Your Horse From Pesky Summer Pests During Summer Show Travel Season
Mosquitoes do not fare well in areas with winds over 7 mph, so consider keeping fans running near your horses to discourage these pests.
Continue reading …Fun Friday: Horse Jump Course/ Dog Agility Relay!
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Fun Friday: Horse Jump Course/ Dog Agility Relay!
For this week’s Fun Friday, we ran across a fantastic YouTube video featuring the perfect way to combine every equestrian’s love of horses, dogs, and competition! This clip from the 2008 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Ontario starts off with a horse and rider team tackling a traditional jump course. In the background you can […]
Continue reading …“Lone Survivor” Retreats Use Healing Power of Horses to Help Military Vets Suffering From PTSD
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on “Lone Survivor” Retreats Use Healing Power of Horses to Help Military Vets Suffering From PTSD
He turned his story into the 2007 New York Times number one bestseller: Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Red Wings and Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 – a book that would go on to become the 2013 hit film Lone Survivor, starring Mark Wahlberg.
Continue reading …AQHA Stallion, Iron Age, Donated to Ohio State University, Per Final Wishes
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Stallion, Iron Age, Donated to Ohio State University, Per Final Wishes
We have fulfilled my mother’s wishes, per her will, with the donation of AQHA stallion Iron Age to a university, specifically Ohio State University. That transaction was completed after breeding season for ease on all parties.
Continue reading …Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Flashback Friday: Zips White Chip, Troy Compton, and Gerri Leigh Pratt
“Gerri Leigh was one of the premier horse owners of the time and still is. It was kind of an honor having a horse for her. We’ve had other horses together, but this was probably the most publicized.”
Continue reading …Learn Horse Training Tips at the Beautiful 320 Ranch in Big Sky, Montana
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Learn Horse Training Tips at the Beautiful 320 Ranch in Big Sky, Montana
Dana Hokana teaches proven techniques to gain a partnership with your horse, to develop a high level of body control and willingness, to obtain excellent hands, seat and legs, to gain flexion in your horse’s head and neck, improve your horse’s movement, and much more! Spots are limited and will fill up fast.
Continue reading …Hendra Kills – Horses Must be Vaccinated
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on Hendra Kills – Horses Must be Vaccinated
“It’s not enough to cross your fingers when it comes to the Hendra Virus. Hendra kills horses and it kills people. Every death from Hendra virus is now preventable.”
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Partnership With Online Certification Program For Equine Evaluation Credit
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Partnership With Online Certification Program For Equine Evaluation Credit
“This is a tremendous opportunity to connect with youth who wish to learn more about judging horses, and to develop new ways to engage them in the horse industry,” said Todd Branson, AQHA director of youth development.
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