World’s Top Equine Clinicians Headed to 2016 Midwest Horse Fair
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on World’s Top Equine Clinicians Headed to 2016 Midwest Horse Fair
The Midwest Horse Fair is proud to welcome four-time Olympic competitor and bronze medalist in dressage, Steffen Peters; Cowgirl Hall-of-Famer and owner of Westfall Horsemanship, Stacy Westfall; World Champion Cutter and Reiner, Aaron Ralston; and Australian horse master Guy McLean.
Continue reading …2015 Goldmine Circuit Concludes in Spectacular Fashion
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Goldmine Circuit Concludes in Spectacular Fashion
“There were over 350 stalls sold and 200 Trail goes!” McKay says. Some of the largest class sizes had up to four cuts and a finals; one class had 88 entries and another boasted 100+!
Continue reading …APHA Exhibitors: Renew Youth/Amateur/Novice Cards For 2016 Online
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Exhibitors: Renew Youth/Amateur/Novice Cards For 2016 Online
Applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis unless otherwise requested—email amateur@apha.com if you plan to compete at a stock show or holiday circuit. Standard processing begins the week of December 21.
Continue reading …41,428 New Horse Enthusiasts Reached in 49 States Through 2015 Time To Ride Program; 63% Increase Over Last Year!
December 11, 2015 Comments Off on 41,428 New Horse Enthusiasts Reached in 49 States Through 2015 Time To Ride Program; 63% Increase Over Last Year!
“Research suggests that as many as 30 percent of Americans have positive feelings about horses or riding, but that doesn’t mean they are currently involved with horses,” Time to Ride Spokeswoman Patti Colbert said.
Continue reading …2016 AQHA Convention Set For March 11-14 in Las Vegas
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA Convention Set For March 11-14 in Las Vegas
Convention attendees are invited to weigh in on hard-hitting issues in the equine industry. The issues being discussed include:
The State of the Horse Industry: What are the key opportunities and threats facing our industry?
The Power of Perception: What can you do to affect public opinion of our horse and our industry?
15 Winners Crowned at Midwest Paint Horse Championship
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on 15 Winners Crowned at Midwest Paint Horse Championship
One of the show’s youngest Midwest champions was Stratton Ferson of Denver, Iowa; he took home the Midwest Paint Horse Champion buckle in Youth Mares with WR Ima Timely Review, a 2010 palomino overo mare. The young horseman is in his first year of showing and was thrilled to receive the champion title with “Paige.”
Continue reading …Special Honors Awarded at 2015 APHA World in Memory of Great Horses
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on Special Honors Awarded at 2015 APHA World in Memory of Great Horses
Each year at the APHA World Championship Show, champions are crowned in events ranging from roping to halter to hunter under saddle—but a select group of horses are presented with special awards designed to remember the great horses who came before them. Not only do these special awards create a perpetual memory of those great horses, but they also honor excellence in specific events.
Continue reading …12/8 Vesicular Stomatitis Update: Positive Diagnosis in Ten CO Counties
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on 12/8 Vesicular Stomatitis Update: Positive Diagnosis in Ten CO Counties
The clinical signs of the disease include vesicles, erosions and sloughing of the skin on the muzzle, tongue, teats and above the hooves of susceptible livestock. Vesicles are usually only seen early in the course of the disease.
Continue reading …How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or AQHA Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016.
Continue reading …IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
“With the help and expertise of Mark Harrell’s staff we will revise our six judge show schedule to better serve our exhibitors and make the Mayflower bigger and better than ever. We look forward to this exciting venue. Stay tuned for upcoming show information,” said Donnelly.
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