How the Government Shutdown Could Affect the Horse Industry
October 1, 2013 Comments Off on How the Government Shutdown Could Affect the Horse Industry
Sept. 1st UPDATE: Unfortunately, the House and Senate could not agree on a funding bill, therefore, the government shutdown begins today, Tuesday, October 1st, 2013. For more information about the government shutdown, click here to read more from The Washington Post. By: American Horse Council, Sept. 30, 2013 If an agreement on funding for the […]
Continue reading …Mr Yella Fella is Alive and Wella…
October 1, 2013 Comments Off on Mr Yella Fella is Alive and Wella…
One of the downsides of social media is the speed at which unconfirmed and often false information can circulate to the masses. In response to the inquiries we’ve been receiving regarding the “supposed passing” of halter horse stallion Mr. Yella Fella, a Fossil Gate Farms representative confirmed that the multiple AQHA and PHBA World […]
Continue reading …No Qualifying Necessary For Inaugural Zoetis AQHA Cattle Novice Championship Show
September 30, 2013 Comments Off on No Qualifying Necessary For Inaugural Zoetis AQHA Cattle Novice Championship Show
AQHA Publicity Exhibitors will be riding, sliding, roping, boxing and fence-turning their way to an inaugural AQHA Novice Championship title come April. The very first Zoetis AQHA Cattle Novice Championship Show is on the books for April 17-19, 2014, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. With the entry deadline of February 28 not […]
Continue reading …Colorado Rockies Present First Baseman With Ultimate Retirement Gift, An American Paint Horse
September 27, 2013 Comments Off on Colorado Rockies Present First Baseman With Ultimate Retirement Gift, An American Paint Horse
APHA press release by: Jessica Hein Who needs a gold watch when you could have a Paint Horse instead? The Colorado Rockies made a big splash on September 25 when they presented a one-of-a-kind retirement gift to first baseman Todd Helton: a flashy American Paint Horse. In honor of Todd’s 17 years as a player […]
Continue reading …Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Horses Are a “Naturally Vicious” Species
September 27, 2013 Comments Off on Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Horses Are a “Naturally Vicious” Species
Link and excerpt courtesy of theHorse Connecticut horse owners and enthusiasts anxiously await a Supreme Court ruling on hearings held Sept. 24, 2013, that could declare horses to be a naturally vicious species. The implications of the decision could impact equine owners and businesses not only in Connecticut but also throughout the United States […]
Continue reading …City of Dixon Settles For $40 Million Out of Court Settlement Related to Crundwell Case
September 27, 2013 Comments Off on City of Dixon Settles For $40 Million Out of Court Settlement Related to Crundwell CaseAccording to a piece by local news station, Sauk Valley.com, the city of Dixon, Illinois just reached a $40 million out of court settlement with former auditors and a bank they claim were to blame for Rita Crundwell’s theft of over 54 million. The official announcement was made yesterday by Mayor Burke. The sale of […]
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Hey folks, it’s time to kick up your heels! It’s Gordon Downey’s birthday! “Happy Birthday to you… Happy Birthday to you… Happy Birthday to Gordon… Happy Birthday to you!” We would like for all of our equestrian friends to join with us to celebrate a very special man in all of our lives, the incomparable, […]
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday- Halter Horse Show Pen Style From the Past
September 27, 2013 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday- Halter Horse Show Pen Style From the Past
For today’s Throwback Thursday we decided to delve into the archives to uncover a few trends from the halter horse pen of days gone by. Although there were many fun photos to choose from, in the end, we selected high crown hats, polyester bell bottom pants, and alternative show number placement.
Continue reading …Counting Her Pennies and Making It Work: Ambitious Youth Exhibitor Spotlight on Hannah Lynch
September 26, 2013 Comments Off on Counting Her Pennies and Making It Work: Ambitious Youth Exhibitor Spotlight on Hannah Lynch
Lynch is nearly financially self-supporting her showing habit by making and selling scarves, babysitting, and banding horses to pay her bills. She bands on average 10-12 horses per weekend to pay her training and entry bills.
Continue reading …Mustang Million Awards $200,000 and a Ram Truck to Legends Champion
September 25, 2013 Comments Off on Mustang Million Awards $200,000 and a Ram Truck to Legends Champion
Press release Georgetown, Texas, September 23, 2013 – A week of exciting competition in Fort Worth, Texas, came to a fantastic end with the crowning of the Mustang Million Legends Division Champion. Tom Hagwood of Torrington, Wyoming, and his Mustang gelding, Merv, were given a check for $200,000 and a 2014 Ram Truck for their […]
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