Online/Live Auction Organized For AQHA Professional Horseman Benny Guitron
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on Online/Live Auction Organized For AQHA Professional Horseman Benny Guitron
A silent auction to benefit longtime horseman, Benny Guitron, has been set up on 32auctions.com and will be open now through January 24th. Then, a live event will take place January 25th- February 1st at the upcoming AZ. Sun Circuit at WestWorld in Scottsdale.
Continue reading …Like Mother, Like Daughter: Twin Highpoint Trophies For Ellexxah and Melissa Maxwell, Earned Nearly 20 Years Apart
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on Like Mother, Like Daughter: Twin Highpoint Trophies For Ellexxah and Melissa Maxwell, Earned Nearly 20 Years Apart
“I’m the showmanship diva, but I’m going to have to give up my title to my daughter. She has far and above whipped my butt in anything I’ve ever done. I will have to hand over my crown and scepter to my kid.”
Continue reading …Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act Passes U.S. Senate
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act Passes U.S. Senate
Traveling Vets One Step Closer to Having Ability to Administer Controlled Substances Without Legal Ramifications
Continue reading …Youth Equestrians Earn Scholarships For Involvement Outside of Show Arena
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on Youth Equestrians Earn Scholarships For Involvement Outside of Show Arena
Youth members were awarded points based off their submissions of activities in four main categories: philanthropy, creativity, publicity, and academics. Subcategories defined each submission and included things such as photography, community service, report back, and fundraising.
Continue reading …First Competition to Honor America’s Women Horse Trainers- American Horsewoman’s Challenge
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on First Competition to Honor America’s Women Horse Trainers- American Horsewoman’s Challenge
“Eighty-five percent of horse owners are women, but too often they are not recognized for the contribution they make to training America’s pleasure horses,” said Jim “Hutch” Hutchins, event producer. “This competition highlights the cross-discipline interests of many American horsewomen and the skills necessary to create a well-rounded equine partner.”
Continue reading …Former CA City Official Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Phony Losses Related to Horse Ranch
January 13, 2014 Comments Off on Former CA City Official Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Phony Losses Related to Horse Ranch
On December 12th, Robert Rizzo, the former Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Bell, California, agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to “hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid federal income tax” (FBI LA Div. PR, 2013). According to an FBI press release dated Dec. 12th, the two felony charges included conspiracy […]
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The Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association recently held their annual year-end awards banquet at the Longaberger Golf Course on January 4th. Among those being recognized was the club’s oldest member, 96-year-old Eloise Mautz, who frequently makes quilts that are auctioned off for club fundraisers. The lucky recipient of this year’s cowboy boot-themed quilt was the […]
Continue reading …Search For Child’s Stolen Horse and Family Trailer Begins in TX
January 13, 2014 Comments Off on Search For Child’s Stolen Horse and Family Trailer Begins in TX
Pepper, a 16 year old dun Quarter Horse gelding with four black stockings was taken from his pasture along with the family’s gray three horse bumper pull trailer.
Continue reading …Sad Farewell as Last Cleveland Police Horses From Recently Disbanded Unit Move to New Home
January 13, 2014 Comments Off on Sad Farewell as Last Cleveland Police Horses From Recently Disbanded Unit Move to New Home
It was a sad day for the region as the section’s officers, grooms and volunteers accompanied the horses on the 250 mile drive to their new home. After their final journey together, they settled the horses in before saying a sad and emotional farewell to the brave mounts that had served them faithfully for so many years.
Continue reading …How I Found Out My Horse Had PSSM
January 13, 2014 Comments Off on How I Found Out My Horse Had PSSM
“Everything makes sense now. The soreness, the clumsiness, the “attitude.” No one saw the signs until now. But at least I know I’ve saved her again. We’ve saved each other so many times.”
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