Walter Merrick remains a racetrack legend, a horseman with something of a sixth-sense when it came to fast horses. Focusing his attention on the track in 1936, Walter’s stable expanded to include Paints in the 1950s. The recipient of the first Paul Harbor Racing Distinguished Service Award in 2005, Walter still ranks fifth on APHA’s Lifetime Leading Breeders List.
Continue reading …The National Snaffle Bit Association is proud to announce that the Stallion Incentive Program is as strong as ever! Official payout for points earned in 2013 is $47.84 per point.
Continue reading …While some might think of a recipient mare as simply a “baby making machine,” the mare you choose to carry your foal might have more of an effect on its future than you realize.
Continue reading …A few of our friends in the horse industry are celebrating a doubly special Mardi Gras birthday today on March 4th. “Laissez les bons temps rouler!” Troy Oakley- Happy 50th Birthday! Lindsey James- Happy 33rd Birthday! Joan Estes Michelle Terpening Kim Coleman McDavitt Dawn Tucker Diane Gage- Happy 55th Birthday! Jason Somnitz- Happy 22nd Birthday! Lana […]
Continue reading …The Gamecocks continue to hold the nation’s top spot following a win against Auburn that improved their record to 10-2 and gave South Carolina the top seed in the upcoming Southeastern Conference Championship. Georgia, which was idle moved into the No. 2 spot, while Oklahoma State moved to No. 3 following a win against then-No. 5 Baylor in Stillwater.
Continue reading …Three riders from the equitation over fences team scored in the 90s for OSU Saturday.
Continue reading …Two familiar faces topped the 2013 APHA Breeders’ Trust lists. Zippos Sensation was once again named No. 1 Leading Breeders’ Trust Sire for 2013, his 13th year to earn the title. Timeless Assets was again the No. 1 Breeders’ Trust Earner, which represented his fourth-consecutive time to earn the honor.
Continue reading …New this year, the AQHA Stud Book and Registration Committee is hosting a Breed Forum from 2-5 p.m. on March 9. The forum will include “By the Numbers,” presented by AQHA Treasurer Trent Taylor, and a continuation of a strategic planning session of the Studbook and Registration Committee to include open dialog with anyone interested in expressing opinions on how to move the breed forward.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Foal Photos of the Day come courtesy of 2006 bay tobiano, multiple APHA World Champion stallion, John Simon. This is John Simon’s second foal crop, and it looks like the little cuties are already taking after daddy…
Continue reading …Landowner liability – and the understanding of it – can be a critical factor in horse access to property. Liability is determined on a state-by-state basis and in most states is governed by two sets of laws: Activity Statutes and Recreational Use Statutes.
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