“True life is often stranger and more heartwarming than fiction,” says Kurt Kadatz, director of Corporate Communications at the Stampede. “The Stampede is where more than 7,500 horses and other livestock come together for ten days every year, and where tens of thousands of horse owners meet up. We enjoy a lot of quirky animal stories here on site.”
Continue reading …“Super Bowl of Show Jumping” Will Take Place in April in FL. Bringing Riders From All Over the World
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on “Super Bowl of Show Jumping” Will Take Place in April in FL. Bringing Riders From All Over the World
The 42nd $200,000 American Invitational, presented by G&C Farm, which will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. America’s “Super Bowl of Show Jumping,” is a historic event, which brings together the top horse and rider combinations in the world. Invitations for the event are extended to the top thirty equestrians on the USEF National Computer Ranking List, plus past and present Olympians and other top invitees.
Continue reading …Paint Horses Shine in Multi-Breed Timed Event Challenge
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on Paint Horses Shine in Multi-Breed Timed Event Challenge
Dryce, an APHA member from Fairfield, Texas, qualified for the timed event challenge by having clean, fast, runs during the stock show’s APHA roping classes, held earlier in the week. The 65 fastest times from the stock show’s Paint and Quarter Horse shows were invited to return for the challenge, which consisted of one go-round and premium money awards.
Continue reading …The Buffalo Soldier: An American Horseman Will be on Exhibit at AQHA Hall of Fame
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on The Buffalo Soldier: An American Horseman Will be on Exhibit at AQHA Hall of Fame
The Buffalo Soldier: An American Horseman will be on exhibit February 18 to April 30 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. The exhibits tells the story of the African American soldiers of the 9th and 10th cavalry and their equine partners marching into the unsettled American West, helping build and protect the country we know and love today.
Continue reading …What Happens to 200 NYC Horses if Carriage Rides End?
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on What Happens to 200 NYC Horses if Carriage Rides End?
Controversy is brewing once again regarding the carriage horses that work and live in New York City. Recently, NYC’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, spoke with The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart about his belief that working horses don’t belong in this type of urban environment. Now, many people are beginning to wonder what will happen to […]
Continue reading …Eight Horses Die in KY Barn Fire, Loss May Force Owner to Leave Horse Industry
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Eight Horses Die in KY Barn Fire, Loss May Force Owner to Leave Horse Industry
Excerpt and link courtesy of theHorse A Feb. 9 barn fire at Equine Integrated Medicine veterinary clinic near Georgetown, Ky., has killed eight horses. Clara Fenger, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, the facility’s owner, said Feb. 9 the cause of the fire is unknown. An investigator was scheduled to examine the property the afternoon of Feb. […]
Continue reading …Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
“It’s just a great loss for all of us and the industry, I think. He’s got some great ones out there, but nothing will replace him. He was my heart and soul.”
Continue reading …Another Sudden Loss For Paint Horse Show Community
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Another Sudden Loss For Paint Horse Show Community
Our horse show family has suffered another sudden loss. Joe Hansen, World Champion and friend to all in the Paint Horse community, unexpectedly lost his life partner, Bob Niedermayer, on Thursday, February 6th.
Continue reading …Priceless Items to Be Auctioned For Horses Healing Hearts Charity: Signed Equestrian Artwork by Picasso and Dali, Lessons With Pro Polo Players, Guitars Signed by Clapton and Springsteen
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Priceless Items to Be Auctioned For Horses Healing Hearts Charity: Signed Equestrian Artwork by Picasso and Dali, Lessons With Pro Polo Players, Guitars Signed by Clapton and Springsteen
On February 21, 2014 at 7 p.m. the Coach House in Wellington will transform into an elegant cocktail party adorned with white. Guests will wear their best boots and benefit Horses Healing Hearts as they kick off the year with the White, White West Party. Guests will enjoy food, fun, entertainment and exciting silent and live auctions, as well as a raffle with plenty of enticing prizes. Last year, the event raised over $50,000 for Horses Healing Hearts, and attendance nearly doubled from the previous year. The tickets are selling fast, so now is the time to act.
Continue reading …Bringing the Quarter Horse to Ireland With Craig Johnson Clinic
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Bringing the Quarter Horse to Ireland With Craig Johnson Clinic
$1,000,000 Professional Horseman Craig Johnson will be running a weekend coaching clinic at Drumcoura Lake Resort in Ballinamore County, Leitrim, Ireland, as part of a scheduled series of events being run by the Irish Quarter Horse Association. For more information please contact IQHA via their webpage www.iqha.ie, call Derek O’Byrne White at 00353 (0)86 0830267, or email […]
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