Special thanks to Russell Ellis of Ellis Quarter Horse Farm for sharing these instructions for how to make your own orphan foal feeder. Ellis would like to thank his good friend Robin Bales for the idea. Robin’s instructions were to get an Igloo cooler and remove the valve at the bottom. After that, you could get […]
Continue reading …22nd National Equine Forum Discusses Topics Like Unnecessary Breeding, Ethical Use of Horses in Sport and Much More
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Whether addressing the problem of unnecessary breeding and the treatment of unwanted horses, the development of a workable equine ID system and a central database or the ethical use of the horse in sport, the consensus was that the industry should pull together to find long-term solutions
Continue reading …AQHA High Point Youth Ranch Pleasure Horse, PHBA WC Mare, Res. WC AQHA Halter Stallion Will Sell in Pro Horse March Online Auction
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Other entries include a PHBA World Champion Halter Mare, a Reserve World Champion AQHA Halter Stallion, Superior Halter Horses plus well-bred show horses prospects and breeding stock. Several breeds are represented, Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas, as well as Palominos, Duns and roans.
Continue reading …SmartPak Announces Senior Horses Now Eligible For ColiCare Surgery Reimbursement Program
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New for 2014, the removal of the upper age limit means that senior horses over the age of 25 are no longer excluded from ColiCare. The ColiCare program now offers the same great benefits, including up to $7,500 of colic surgery reimbursement coverage, for life!
Continue reading …TPHC Raises $22,000+ For Charity With “Power of Pink” Horse Show
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With class sizes like more than 40 horses in Youth Halter Geldings, the show saw a total of 771 entries with 174 horses participating. That’s an increase in entries from last year’s total of 601.
Continue reading …Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! AQHA Convention Update With Lainie DeBoer and Michael Tidwell
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“Then, I moved on to our committee meetings where many hot topics were debated such as hunter under saddle, ranch rail pleasure, walk-trot, black stirrups, and changing the age of the junior and senior horse.”
Continue reading …Clark Parker, Kelley Roberts, and Rob Meneely Honored as AQHA Professionals of the Year
March 10, 2014 Comments Off on Clark Parker, Kelley Roberts, and Rob Meneely Honored as AQHA Professionals of the Year
The Don Burt Professional’s Choice Professional Horseman of the Year, Professional’s Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Professional’s Choice Most Valuable Professional awards were presented March 8 at the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association Convention.
Continue reading …The Balancing Act – Between Work and Play
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A Motivational Article for Almost-Amateurs Who Fear that Adult Responsibilities will Interfere with their Competitive Passion!
Continue reading …Wildes Show Horses – Dreams, Dedication and Miracles…
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Residing in Lakeside, California, close to the lively metropolitan area of San Diego, APHA trainer Tim Wildes along with his wife and APHA coach, Karen, manage one of the largest APHA youth all-around barns in the country.
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Sometimes, great horse names are intentionally chosen because they hint at a foal’s bloodlines. Other times, names just pop into an owner’s head and they stick. Many horse names, including those that may appear mundane on paper, have great tales behind them.
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