Michael Bloomberg’s Daughter Wins $210,000 Grand Prix at Her Hometown’s Inaugural Central Park Horse Show
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on Michael Bloomberg’s Daughter Wins $210,000 Grand Prix at Her Hometown’s Inaugural Central Park Horse Show
Winning this unprecedented event on home turf was a dream come true for Bloomberg, riding a very special horse in Juvina. She bought the 13-year-old Austrian Warmblood mare (Cassini I x Grannus) a couple months before she stopped riding for back surgery and her pregnancy and never skipped a beat as she quickly returned to the show ring.
Continue reading …APHA Weanling Registration is Sept. 30th
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Weanling Registration is Sept. 30th
If a new Paint foal has joined your barn, register him before the second weanling registration deadline on September 30 to save money and make him an official part of the APHA family. Getting your application submitted on time is easier than ever with online registration.
Continue reading …Invitation Only Closing in on Zippo Pine Bar’s No. 1 AQHA All Time Leading Sire Ranking
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on Invitation Only Closing in on Zippo Pine Bar’s No. 1 AQHA All Time Leading Sire Ranking
The No. 1 spot is currently held by American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame stallion Zippo Pine Bar. As No. 2 sire Invitation Only’s get continue to show through the fall, the margin between Invitation Only and Zippo Pine Bar is decreasing at a rapid rate. Based on the performance of his foals, Invitation Only will soon pass Zippo Pine Bar and become the No. 1 all-time leading sire. As of today, Zippo Pine Bar’s offspring have earned 77,056 points while Invitation Only’s offspring have earned 76,570.
Continue reading …More Photos From 2014 HQHA Fall Circuit in Perry, Georgia
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on More Photos From 2014 HQHA Fall Circuit in Perry, Georgia
Special thanks to JLM Photography for providing more fun candids from the Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association’s Fall Circuit that recently took place in Perry, Georgia. Judges for Thursday and Friday were John Briggs and Dean Ross. Judges for Saturday and Sunday were John Lawrence, Kimberly Leiter, and Andrea Simons.
Continue reading …Tips For Transitioning to Hay and Avoiding the Dreaded “Winter Colic”
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Tips For Transitioning to Hay and Avoiding the Dreaded “Winter Colic”
With increased hay consumption, impactions and excess gas production are the most common causes. Enteroliths (stones) are often seen in high alfalfa hay diets.
Continue reading …Live Feeds Coming From High Roller Reining Classic, WCHA Breeders’ Championship, and Upcoming Quarter Congress on iEquine
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Live Feeds Coming From High Roller Reining Classic, WCHA Breeders’ Championship, and Upcoming Quarter Congress on iEquine
Desperate for your horse show fix? iEquine.com is streaming live from several horse shows of various disciplines this week and has big plans for the remainder of the 2014 show season.
Continue reading …Last Chance For Horse Owners to Win a Trip to Las Vegas and Tickets to Premiere Equestrian Event!
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Last Chance For Horse Owners to Win a Trip to Las Vegas and Tickets to Premiere Equestrian Event!
Those buying ZIMECTERIN® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) will receive a code during their checkout process which they can enter on the website www.ReThinkDeworming.com/go for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas and tickets to attend one of two premier equestrian events. The prize package includes airfare, hotel accommodations, event tickets and spending money for the prize winner and guest of their choice. Customers can also text GOLD to 38470 to receive a code.
Continue reading …Do You Know Some of the Most Common Mistakes When Building an Outdoor Arena?
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on Do You Know Some of the Most Common Mistakes When Building an Outdoor Arena?
There are many common mistakes that can be easily avoided when building an equestrian arena. During an EquestrianProfessional.com live webinar on Monday September 22nd (8:30 p.m. EDT), leading equestrian surface provider, Martin Collins, will talk about some of the major pitfalls that can arise when building an arena, and how to avoid them.
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This officer in the Lancaster City police department did not take a sick day in more than 10 years, working the street beat answering 911 calls year-round. But he had to be taken off duty in July, when he came up lame.
Continue reading …APHA Releases New Video Series “How We See It” From Judges’ Perspective
September 19, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Releases New Video Series “How We See It” From Judges’ Perspective
As long as people have shown horses, they’ve also wondered what judges really think. APHA gathered judges from around the country to share what really happens behind the clipboard. How We See It is a video series with words straight from the judges’ mouths.
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