Nicely Turned Out or Sneakers With Spurs? Why Image Matters to Your Horse Business Brand
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on Nicely Turned Out or Sneakers With Spurs? Why Image Matters to Your Horse Business Brand
Will Rogers was once quoted as saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
Continue reading …The Buckeye Classic Anticipating Sell-Out, 400 of 625 Stalls Already Reserved
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on The Buckeye Classic Anticipating Sell-Out, 400 of 625 Stalls Already Reserved
After last year’s success, the Buckeye Classic has opened up online reservations via HorseShowNerd.com. The show has already sold 400 of its 625 stalls.
Continue reading …Using Crowdfunding to Raise Money For Horse Health Research- To Test Novel Probiotic Compound For Equine Parasites
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on Using Crowdfunding to Raise Money For Horse Health Research- To Test Novel Probiotic Compound For Equine Parasites
Nielsen’s crowdfunding project is possibly the first such effort in the field of veterinary science. He started with an ultimate goal of raising $30,000 with defined funding milestones along the way.
Continue reading …APHA Inducts Two Industry Pioneers Into Hall of Fame
March 7, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Inducts Two Industry Pioneers Into Hall of Fame
Hired in 1963, Wanda Williams originally worked for APHA as a part-time pedigree painter—illustrating horses’ markings by hand on their registration papers. Moving to a full-time position in 1969, there weren’t many APHA tasks that Wanda didn’t do at one point or another.
Continue reading …Jumping a Cross-Country Course…on Foot?
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on Jumping a Cross-Country Course…on Foot?
Ever wondered what it would be like to tackle some of those impressive cross country obstacles like the Trial horses? Now’s your chance!
Continue reading …EC Foal Photos of the Day: Just Like Daddy- VS Code Red
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photos of the Day: Just Like Daddy- VS Code Red
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes from the five time Congress Champion AQHA stallion, VS Code Red.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: Retro Toys,The Daddy Saddle
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: Retro Toys,The Daddy Saddle
The Daddy Saddle promised to provide hours of enjoyment for both father and child (as long as daddy’s knees and back didn’t give out first.)
Continue reading …On the Fence with Carol – Regarding A Little Bit About A Lot
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on On the Fence with Carol – Regarding A Little Bit About A Lot
Quite a few directors have been sending me copies of their 440 Express communiqués. They have been dumbfounded by leadership’s inexhaustible directives on what to expect at the Convention. I hope you have found them as entertaining as I have. No matter how much our leaders attempt to brainwash the members into joining their thoughts on promoting miss-guided agendas, they still just don’t get it, or perhaps do not want to. Glaring omissions regarding the value of points from their remake of the Incentive Fund or the cloning debacle has many wondering if they might not be withholding more bad news.
Continue reading …Mark Harrell Quarter Horses Looking to Fill Trainer/Sales Position
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on Mark Harrell Quarter Horses Looking to Fill Trainer/Sales Position
The position will involve both the training and presenting of all sale horses. A competitive salary, opportunity for commissions, housing, and utilities will be provided.
Continue reading …Showbills and Judges List For GQHA Summer Kickoff and TSQHA Show With A View
March 6, 2014 Comments Off on Showbills and Judges List For GQHA Summer Kickoff and TSQHA Show With A View
Showbills are now available online for the 2014 GQHA Summer Kickoff Show and TSQHA Show With A View. The 2014 GQHA Summer Kickoff Show will take place May 17-18 at Reeves Arena in Perry, GA. Judges will include Kelly McDowall, Larry Hansch, Lynda Danielson, and a TBA judge. Click here to view a showbill. The Tri-State […]
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