Animal Health Commission Visiting Major Stock Shows to Discuss Biosecurity Practices in Event of Animal Disease Outbreak
February 17, 2014 Comments Off on Animal Health Commission Visiting Major Stock Shows to Discuss Biosecurity Practices in Event of Animal Disease Outbreak
Anytime animals are congregated at events, owners increase the chance that their animal(s) may be exposed to an infectious disease agent.
Continue reading …Modern Day Treasure Hunt: The Search For Wimpy P-1’s Papers is Over
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on Modern Day Treasure Hunt: The Search For Wimpy P-1’s Papers is Over
Cindy Buchanan and Niki Walden met the seller last night at a public location to verify the accuracy of the papers. Then, the papers were directly deposited into the bank. When the weather clears up, Mike hopes the entire group will be able to make the trip to the Museum to present the papers for donation.
Continue reading …2014 Stars and Stripes and Big A Showbill and Judges List
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Stars and Stripes and Big A Showbill and Judges List
The judges pool for the event will include Jennifer Thompson, Jonathan Meilleur, Bruce Walquist, Chad Evans, Jennifer Leckey, Tracy Willis, Jon Barry, John Boxell, Robin Griggs, Murray Griggs, Karen Graham, and Holly Hover in addition to specialty hunter judges.
Continue reading …AQHA Trainer Suspended After Horses Test Positive For Viagra Drug
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Trainer Suspended After Horses Test Positive For Viagra Drug
In another interesting piece by The Paulick Report, Stinebaugh is quoted as saying the drug showed up as a result of contaminated cinnamon ginseng powder that was imported from China to Canada and then to a compounding pharmacy in Texas.
Continue reading …NCEA Announces January Riders of the Month
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Announces January Riders of the Month
NCEA Riders of the Month (January 2014): Equitation Over Fences: Abby O’Mara, Georgia, Equitation On The Flat: Samantha Harrison, Oklahoma State, Horsemanship: Alexis Gratkowski, Delaware State, Reining: Mackenzie Fugitt, Oklahoma State
Continue reading …Congratulations to Brockmueller/Ryan Clan on Birth of “Baby Brim”!
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations to Brockmueller/Ryan Clan on Birth of “Baby Brim”!
You might remember our interview with Courtney at the 2013 AQHA World Show following her win in Amateur Hunter Under Saddle with Allocate In Blue, titled “Brockmueller and “Baby Brim” Pilot Allocate In Blue to Am. HUS Win.” She wanted to thank her friends and extended horse show family for helping her achieve a World Championship title during a very special time in her life.
Continue reading …Happy Valentine’s Day! From The Equine Chronicle
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on Happy Valentine’s Day! From The Equine Chronicle
Whoa-n’t you be our Valentine?
Continue reading …New Equestrian Fashion Line- Stylish Rider
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on New Equestrian Fashion Line- Stylish Rider
Dressage fashion icon Silvia Rizzo has started a new clothing line, Stylish Rider (for Silvia Rizzo). Rizzo, known for her sophisticated glamour, designed a shirt that is bold, flattering and encompasses her aesthetic vision.
Continue reading …After the Photo Booth Proposal: Catching Up with the Cragers
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on After the Photo Booth Proposal: Catching Up with the Cragers
It’s the proposal that was heard all around the APHA World Show—the surprise marriage proposal between Kyle Crager and his then-girlfriend Kelley Goldsmith (now Crager) at the photographer’s booth in 2010. You’ve probably seen the photo pop up every now and then, especially during this time of year.
Continue reading …APHA Announces Top International Shows of 2013
February 14, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Announces Top International Shows of 2013
It comes as no surprise that the European Paint Horse Championships, held in Kreuth, Germany during the first week of September, tops the list with nearly 1,000 entries per judge. In fact, it ranks as the second-largest APHA show in the world. The Germans also hosted the second-largest international show—the Chrom-Ranch Summer Show—in Memmingen (Bavaria), Germany in early July with 283 entries per judge. Third place goes to the Danes and the Danish Paint Horse Championship, held in Haderslav, Denmark last August with 278 entries per judge.
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