Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
Offer horses frequent drinks of water during work in hot weather. Allowing them to drink during work helps maintain water balance and relieves the urge to drink a lot of water after exercise. After a hard workout, water horses out gradually.
Continue reading …Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
While motorcycle riders experience a serious injury every 7,000 hours of riding, horseback riders experience one every 350 hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is estimated that one in five equestrians will be seriously injured during their riding careers.
Continue reading …Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship Attracts New Competitors
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship Attracts New Competitors
The championship, held in conjunction with the Zone 1 Zone-O-Rama in Albany, Oregon, was designed to attract new exhibitors to the area’s APHA events by offering incentives and limited-eligibility classes. The Northwest Championship offered 13 Amateur and Youth classes, which were selected based on class popularity and participation within the zone.
Continue reading …AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
He was the president and director of the Alberta Quarter Horse Association for many years and a director at large of AQHA. Jim was a founding member of the Team Cattle Penning Association of Alberta. Even when he could no longer ride on a team with his family, he enjoyed watching them compete. He was very proud of his grandchildren and all of their many accomplishments.
Continue reading …Photos From the Inaugural Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Photos From the Inaugural Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown
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Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown Raises $8,000+ For National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Reichert Celebration All Cowgirl Showdown Raises $8,000+ For National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Once the entire field of shooters was narrowed down to the top 12, each finalist was paired with a VIP shooter and auctioned off as a team in a calcutta. At the end of the competition, over $8,000 was raised to benefit the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame!
Continue reading …Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Discovery of Australian Bat Lyssavirus in Horses Poses Threat to Humans as Well
A rabies-like virus, ABLV had previously only been detected in bats and humans and until 2013 Australia had been considered free from these types of viruses in domestic and feral animals including horses.
Continue reading …SmartPak’s SmartCombo Supplement Line Allows Savings of Up to 25% a Month
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on SmartPak’s SmartCombo Supplement Line Allows Savings of Up to 25% a Month
Exclusive to the SmartSupplements™ line are four SmartCombo™ products: SmartCombo Pellets, SmartCombo Ultra Pellets, SmartCombo Senior Pellets, and SmartCombo Senior Ultra Pellets.
Continue reading …Can You Guess Who the VIP Celebrity Shooters Will Be at Tomorrow Evening’s Reichert Celebration Cowgirl Showdown?
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on Can You Guess Who the VIP Celebrity Shooters Will Be at Tomorrow Evening’s Reichert Celebration Cowgirl Showdown?
#1. Wife of a past AQHA President and longtime NCHA member. Every member of her family has won a World Championship title.
#6. A National Director and POA judge
#5. Former AQHA Rookie of the Year, NSBA High Point Limited Western Pleasure Rider, 3-time Quarter Horse Congress Champion and 3-time Reserve Champion in Western Pleasure
#9. Founder of a major fashion brand featuring footwear, jewelry, and clothing
REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
Did you know: OQHA no longer requires one payment per agent, therefore, individual checks or credit card information may be submitted for multiple entries. However, entries must be submitted in one packet in order to be stalled together.
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