Deepest Condolences to Kern Family Following the Passing of Beloved Father, Woody
January 16, 2014 Comments Off on Deepest Condolences to Kern Family Following the Passing of Beloved Father, Woody
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to a member of the AQHA horse community who recently lost an important member of her family. Blair Kern, along with six siblings and many family members, mourn the loss of beloved father, Peter Carlson Kern, who was known to many simply as “Woody.” Kern passed away […]
Continue reading …KPHA 50th Anniversary Dinner and Banquet Photos
January 16, 2014 Comments Off on KPHA 50th Anniversary Dinner and Banquet Photos
Recently, the Kansas Paint Horse Association treated members to a year-end awards banquet and 50th anniversary dinner where some incredible prizes were presented to the lucky winners. Scroll below to view a selection of photos from the event. Click here to view a short video about 50 years of the KPHA, produced by Gay Jordan, […]
Continue reading …Super Year, Super Pony – RPR’s Impulsive Superman Has a Season to Remember
January 16, 2014 Comments Off on Super Year, Super Pony – RPR’s Impulsive Superman Has a Season to RememberWho ever thought that a $800 yearling would go on to become one of the POA’s leading All-Around pleasure ponies? His breeder Melissa Slayton did.
Continue reading …Feeding Straw to the Insulin Resistant Horse May be a Mistake
January 16, 2014 Comments Off on Feeding Straw to the Insulin Resistant Horse May be a Mistake
Your horse is a grazing animal; he needs access to grass or hay all the time, all day and all night. Left with an empty stomach, the horse may develop ulcers, be prone to colic, experience laminitis or its relapse, and exhibit sensitive, irritable behavior.
Continue reading …APHA Member, Todd Gralla, is One of the Keynote Speakers at Equiery’s Business Seminars on Friday in Maryland
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Member, Todd Gralla, is One of the Keynote Speakers at Equiery’s Business Seminars on Friday in Maryland
Controlling overhead (labor, utilities, etc.) starts before you even break ground on your new facility, so we will start seminar there. In “Designing Your Barn & Farm Part 1, Design to Minimize Costs, Maximize Enjoyment & Profit” The Equiery is pleased to present three of the equine industry’s leading facility designers as our keynote speakers: John Blackburn, Todd Gralla and Daniel Glick. This is a rare opportunity to hear these occasional rivals discuss their secrets and their proven methods for helping their clients design beautiful yet cost efficient facilities.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Resignation of Bobbie Parker as Breeding Manager
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Resignation of Bobbie Parker as Breeding Manager
Colin Anderson, DVM., the long standing Attending Veterinarian of the farm, will assume responsibilities for all breeding operations. Amber Powell will continue her duties as Breeding Assistant.
Continue reading …Who Will Win the Battle For the NFR? Las Vegas, FL., or New Contender, TX.?
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on Who Will Win the Battle For the NFR? Las Vegas, FL., or New Contender, TX.?
The rodeo world has been all abuzz during the past few weeks over considerable speculation as to the future location of the National Finals Rodeo beginning in 2015. Various news outlets have reported that negations between the PRCA and Las Vegas are not over yet as a counter offer was made yesterday on behalf of […]
Continue reading …International Jumping Superstar Beezie Madden Named USEF Equestrian of the Year for Third Time
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on International Jumping Superstar Beezie Madden Named USEF Equestrian of the Year for Third Time
Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.), who won the top honor in 2005 and 2006 as well, earned the 2013 USEF Equestrian of the Year title after a campaign that saw her win at nearly every turn. The dual Olympic Team Gold medalist cemented her status as one of the sport’s elite producing top finishes stateside and abroad, in addition to capturing one of the few individual titles that had eluded her.
Continue reading …“Caring For Your Equine Athlete” Is Theme of Upcoming Horse Management Seminar
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on “Caring For Your Equine Athlete” Is Theme of Upcoming Horse Management Seminar
The morning will start with a panel of top competitors from WEG disciplines, including endurance rider Meg Sleeper, combined driving/dressage rider Sara Schmitt, reiner Matthew Palmer, and eventer Carol Kozlowski, with another rider to be announced from jumping. They will discuss their beginnings, ways for interested riders to get started in their disciplines, trials and tribulations of competing at an elite level, and of course they will be open to questions from the audience.
Continue reading …A Dozen Horses Die in Alabama Barn Fire Due to Lightning Strike
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on A Dozen Horses Die in Alabama Barn Fire Due to Lightning Strike
Excerpt and link courtesy of theHorse Fire investigators are blaming a lightning strike for a barn fire that killed 12 horses and several other animals. Capt. Frank McKenzie, public relations officer of the Huntsville Fire and Rescue Department, said his department responded to a 911 call on Jan. 11 concerning a fire at Cheval Farm […]
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