Equine Emergency Preparedness and Large Animal Rescue Training: The Difference Between Life and Death
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on Equine Emergency Preparedness and Large Animal Rescue Training: The Difference Between Life and Death
Whether it’s an overturned trailer on the highway, a horse stuck in the mud or rescuing animals from a barn fire, learning how to prevent equine emergencies and being prepared should a disaster occur can mean the difference between life and death for both horses and humans.
Continue reading …2014 AQHA Youth World Cup Competition Begins!
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup Competition Begins!
EC Blog by: Lindsay Brush One week into our adventure here down in College Station, TX, and the all around competition begins! The day had an early start with breakfast at 5 am and the buses leaving at six. Today, the riders will compete in showmanship, horsemanship, equitation, hunter under saddle, and trail. Our schedule […]
Continue reading …Renovate Your Old Hat With Shorty’s Caboy Hattery!
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on Renovate Your Old Hat With Shorty’s Caboy Hattery!
Have an old favorite that you’ve put through the ringer? Maybe your hat has seen too many years in the sun or was on the receiving end of a rough ride. Never fear! Shorty’s Caboy Hattery not only creates custom show hats, they can renovate your lucky lid.
Continue reading …Zone 1 Prepares to Host Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on Zone 1 Prepares to Host Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship
Designed with an emphasis of encouraging participation from new and local exhibitors, 13 regional champion classes—selected by Zone 1 representatives and designated as “Zone 1 Rookie” classes on the show bill—will be available with limited eligibility.
Continue reading …Video- 2014 AjPHA/ApHC Youth World Show Memories
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on Video- 2014 AjPHA/ApHC Youth World Show Memories
We’ve selected some of our favorite memories from the 2014 AjPHA and ApHC Youth World Show for this YouTube scrapbook compilation. Click here to watch the video. Enjoy!
Continue reading …It’s Finally Here! 2014 Reichert Celebration Premium Book is Now Online
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on It’s Finally Here! 2014 Reichert Celebration Premium Book is Now Online
Within the online Premium Book competitors can view rules, regulations, showbills, and entry forms for all classes and special events that will take place August 14-September 1 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Extreme Horsepower at Calgary Stampede Results in Drive-Off For World Champion Title
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on Extreme Horsepower at Calgary Stampede Results in Drive-Off For World Champion Title
This year, thirteen high-stepping heavy horse teams – Percherons, Clydesdales, Belgians and Shires – circled the floor in front of a panel of three judges. So close was the competition that four teams had to return for a drive-off, giving the judges another chance to assess the teams’ presentation.
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“Over the last few years, our attitude towards the cause of laminitis has changed dramatically. We’ve always known that an older, overweight pony is more susceptible to the disease than a younger thoroughbred.”
Continue reading …Outstanding Youth Awarded With $10,000+ in Scholarships
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on Outstanding Youth Awarded With $10,000+ in Scholarships
The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) is excited to announce the recipients of more than $10,000 in academic and need-based scholarships for seven youth members: Christi Gordon, Alexis Daggett, Blair Willette, Holly Lauth, Bailey Walters, Kyle Edmonds and Julia Purus.
Continue reading …Live From the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA’s Ali Fratessa
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on Live From the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA’s Ali Fratessa
When Team USA entered the arena with manager Suzy Jeane and Coach Nancy Cahill, we each carried a United States flag. We all felt such pride in representing our country as we stood in the center of the arena and our National Anthem was played to honor the USA as the host country of the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup.
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