Rusty Green and Lope The Line Win Equine Sports Medicine 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Stakes
September 8, 2013 Comments Off on Rusty Green and Lope The Line Win Equine Sports Medicine 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure StakesOnce again, the Lazy Loper 2-year-old named Lope The Line has added yet another accolade to an already impressive resume of Futurity Champion titles, NSBA World Champion titles, BCF Champion titles, and Reichert Celebration Champion titles. Earlier in the week, the horse’s owner, Adam Kober, piloted “Ellen” to a unanimous win in the Equine Sports Medicine […]
Continue reading …Brittany Bevis and Suddenlee Single and Katie Johnson and Touched Softly Both Unanimous in Western Pleasure Super Sires 3-Year-Old Non Pro Event
September 8, 2013 Comments Off on Brittany Bevis and Suddenlee Single and Katie Johnson and Touched Softly Both Unanimous in Western Pleasure Super Sires 3-Year-Old Non Pro EventWith nearly $100,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs in the inaugural Western Pleasure Super Sires 3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure event, security was of the upmost importance. That’s why two policemen stood guard in the center of the arena to keep an eye on a clear box that contained the entire purse for the evening.
Continue reading …AQHA Now Processing Work at Normal Rates
September 7, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Now Processing Work at Normal Rates
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the Association is “caught up” and processing work at normal rates with turnaround at three days for accounting, five days for transfers and seven days for registrations. Additionally, shows are being processed normally as well.
Continue reading …“Divide and Conquer” Decision Making For Your Horse Business
September 7, 2013 Comments Off on “Divide and Conquer” Decision Making For Your Horse Business
I’ve met a number of wealthy people in business who started with very little money. One of the common characteristics of this group is their ability to make decisions efficiently. They listen intently, ask necessary questions and make a timely decision in minutes on simple matters. With major decisions, once all the necessary information is […]
Continue reading …Ride an American Quarter Horse, Tour AQHA Hall of Fame, and More During National Day of the Cowboy July 27th in Amarillo
September 7, 2013 Comments Off on Ride an American Quarter Horse, Tour AQHA Hall of Fame, and More During National Day of the Cowboy July 27th in AmarilloThe National Day of the Cowboy is an event that is celebrated around the country, including right here in Amarillo. Local groups have joined forces to teach, entertain and celebrate the eighth annual National Day of the Cowboy with the public. The celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. This free event will provide entertainment for the whole family.
Continue reading …Exciting Updates to NRHyA Stallion Auction
September 5, 2013 Comments Off on Exciting Updates to NRHyA Stallion AuctionOklahoma City, Okla. – NRHA press release by Hayley Lewallen – The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) is excited to announce changes to the NRHyA Stallion Auction held annually during the NRHA Futurity. Starting in 2013, all offspring resulting from breedings purchased through the NRHyA Stallion Auction will be recognized as NRHA Sire & […]
Continue reading …Absorbine’s Horseman’s One Step® Products Ideal for Cleaning Leather and Synthetic Tack
September 5, 2013 Comments Off on Absorbine’s Horseman’s One Step® Products Ideal for Cleaning Leather and Synthetic TackEast Longmeadow, MA – It’s widely recognized that horse sweat is one of leather’s worst enemies. Whenever sweat comes in contact with a saddle, bridle or other tack, it absorbs some of the leather’s natural oils, which can eventually lead to drying and cracking. Horseman’s One Step® Cream Leather Cleaner & Conditioner from Absorbine® has […]
Continue reading …Potomac Horse Fever Surfaces in Virginia
September 5, 2013 Comments Off on Potomac Horse Fever Surfaces in VirginiaThis summer, several cases of Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) were reported in central Virginia.1 Although the disease is not contagious, it can be fatal and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services made horse owners aware of the threat. Megan Green, DVM, manager, Merial’s Large Animal Veterinary Services, advises horse owners, especially those in […]
Continue reading …Adam Kober and Lope The Line Are Unanimous in Equine Sports Medicine 2-Year-Old Non Pro Open Western Pleasure Stakes
September 3, 2013 Comments Off on Adam Kober and Lope The Line Are Unanimous in Equine Sports Medicine 2-Year-Old Non Pro Open Western Pleasure StakesKober says that although he’s never had a bad ride on Ellen, today’s performance was definitely his favorite. It also probably didn’t hurt that he was competing for a share of a $26,000 purse. His $9,000 winner’s check will sit proudly in front of Rusty Green Show Horses stalls in addition to the flowered neck wreath and champion saddle that were won in the class this evening.
Continue reading …Judges of the Future Compete at 2nd Annual Reichert Celebration Multi-breed Horse Judging Contest
September 3, 2013 Comments Off on Judges of the Future Compete at 2nd Annual Reichert Celebration Multi-breed Horse Judging Contest
“The wonderful thing with the Reichert is that they really support the youth,” she says. “They give scholarships and prizes, and they are wonderful that way. They really do recognize that these are kids of the future, not only in judging but in showing.”
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