Oh my goodness? It is October and we are approaching the end of the year. We are still in a dilemma with regard to our leadership. We haven’t heard anything regarding Don Treadway’s successor but we have hired a new staff member. He is Pete Kyle, a likeable horseman who I hear has thoughts about reorganization. We have either fired or shuffled around 14 members of our staff for reasons only known by those who AQHA feel necessary. It shouldn’t surprise any of you to hear that AQHA is still discussing more ‘levels’ of competition to further confuse our exhibitors and our show managers.
Continue reading …PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month is Amanda Pflasterer
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“I grew up in a ‘horse show’ family,” Pflasterer said. “I have had the opportunity to progress through the shows as a lead line competitor, walk trot competitor, youth competitor, and now as an amateur and open competitor.”
Continue reading …PBR Tour Returns to All American Quarter Horse Congress!
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The PBR Touring Pro event will rock the Coliseum at the Ohio State Fairgrounds on Friday October 10, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Every seat in the Coliseum puts you right on top of the action where the world’s best bull riders will square off against the world’s toughest bulls.
Continue reading …Make Your Vote Count in APHA Director Elections
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Stay involved in making our association great by letting your opinions count in the 2014 APHA Director Election. Every current APHA member is invited to participate in voting, and it’s easier than ever to make your voice heard.
Continue reading …Who Thinks Climate-Control Boots Sound Great for the Congress?!
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“In cold, damp climates it is very important to have footwear to help defend against the elements, keeping warm and dry while riding and in the barn is imperative. Both the Lakeland and the Kendal provide exceptional waterproof and performance benefits, an ideal combination of warmth, comfort and stability.”
Continue reading …Training Your Horse to Express His Blanket Preference…?
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The horses’ preferences were tested under differing weather conditions including sunshine, wind, rain/snow and temperatures ranging from -15 to +20 °C. Horses were left outdoors for two hours before being given the choice to change, or not change, blanket status.
Continue reading …Motivational Monday: There’s Nothing Better For the Inside of a Girl Than the Outside of a Horse
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“It’s like being up on the horse makes her feel free. He walks for her, when she can’t herself, and he can take her where she wants to go, without having to depend on us.”
Continue reading …Olivia Hoecker – A Passion for All Things Equine
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Olivia Hoecker is the founder and owner of Pine Meadow Quarter Horses. Through hard work and dedication she has created one of the premier American Quarter Horse breeding programs the breed has to offer. Her stallion roster reads like a ‘Who’s Who’ of Quarter Horse bloodlines, and the horses produced through her breeding program are consistently at the top of today’s level of elite competition. She is living every horsewoman’s fantasy, but she has worked long and hard to reach this personal goal of making her lifelong dream into a reality.
Continue reading …Hikers Complete 171 Day, 2,185.3 Mile Appalachian Trail Hike to Benefit Horses
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Lauren and Nathan set out on their journey of a lifetime on April 6th to hike the Appalachian Trail to make a positive impact on their lives and to contribute to their passion – the welfare of horses and their powerful bond with people. The EQUUS Foundation received nearly $8,000 from donors inspired by their passion.
Continue reading …NCEA Collegiate Equestrian Scores From Around the Nation- 10/3-4
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No. 7 TCU 12, Delaware State 3 (Dover, Del.)
No. 1 Georgia 11, No. 5 South Carolina 9 (Blythewood, S.C.)
SMU 13, No. 8 Texas A&M 7 (Bartonville, Texas)
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