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PHBA Officials Explain Thought Process Behind Developing New Novice Amateur Credential Program

January 7, 2014 Comments Off

“This program has been several years getting started,” explains PHBA Immediate Past President Melonie Furnish of Middletown, Ind. “Our intent was to help the affiliates by increasing membership and the size of our shows. I truly think this will give our amateurs the opportunity to grow without having negative effects on the novice.”

ApHC Stallion Service Auction Update and “Phase Two” Launch

January 6, 2014 Comments Off

For the open bidding period that ended December 31st, a total of 47 services were sold in the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Stallion Service Auction, generating approximately $41,000, 75 percent of which will be part of the prize money added to the pot for resulting foals that are eventually entered in World Show two-year-old incentive classes.

Several Groups Support AQHA’s Appeal of Cloning Verdict: APHA, ApHC, PtHA, AKC, AMA and More

January 6, 2014 Comments Off

The group includes horse associations such as the American Paint Horse Association, Pinto Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, and Arabian Horse Association as well as the American Kennel Club and other animal-related organizations.

Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit Starts Tomorrow, Jan. 7th

January 6, 2014 Comments Off

Fox Lea Farm’s 2014 Winter Circuit is on schedule to begin tomorrow, January 7th, in Venice, Florida. The show will continue through January 12th with judges Dawn Clason, Bruce Brown, Curtis Reynolds, Robin Frid, Chris Jones, and Murray Griggs officiating.

$50,000 Available to Researchers Studying Therapeutic Effects of Equine-Assisted Activities on Military Veterans

January 6, 2014 Comments Off

Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) announces an open call for proposals of research to investigate the therapeutic effects of equine-assisted activities (EEA) on military veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Vaccines for Broodmares in Late Gestation

January 6, 2014 Comments Off

The goal of every breeder is to have a strong, healthy foal. Preventative health measures to ensure disease protection for the foal include vaccination boosters for the mare before she foals. These boosters are very important for the mare during pregnancy, particularly during the last 4 to 6 weeks of gestation

“Dashing Through the Snow In A One-Horse Open Sleigh”… Literally

January 3, 2014 Comments Off

Kathryn Schley of Austin, MN. recently took her 4-year-old gelding named “Buzz” out for some morning exercise in the freshly fallen snow. Although Buzz appears to be a talented, little driver, Schley doesn’t typically show in competitions. She and Buzz drive purely for their own personal enjoyment.

AQHA Cloning Lawsuit Update

January 3, 2014 Comments Off

The appellees’ response, subject to any request for extension, is due in 30 days. Thereafter, we will have 14 days to file a reply to appellees’ response.

Competitors Clothed in Creative Costumes For Charity

January 3, 2014 Comments Off

A woolly mammoth, an equine airplane, and a purple polka-dotted dinosaur aren’t the most typical competitors one expects to see in a showmanship class. However, at the recent Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Ramas, all conventions flew out the window and hilarity ensued as 17 horse and handler teams donned their most creative costumes to compete for charity.

What’s in a Name?

January 3, 2014 Comments Off

By Lauren Levy How do people come up with clever foal names? What are some of the stories behind the more creative choices? Is it getting harder to come up with names these days as the number of registered horses continues to grow? The masterminds behind some of the cleverest, cutest, and funniest foal names […]