Around the Rings at the 2018 FL Gulf Coast – Jan 3 with the G-Man
January 3, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the 2018 FL Gulf Coast – Jan 3 with the G-Man
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Around the Rings at the 2018 FL Gulf Coast – Jan 2 with the G-Man
January 3, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the 2018 FL Gulf Coast – Jan 2 with the G-Man
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Breeding Contract Basics – The Right Essentials
January 2, 2019 Comments Off on Breeding Contract Basics – The Right Essentials
Spring is on the horizon, love is in the air, and so is the promise of breeding season. The excitement of what each new cross may bring is the lure and magic that motivates every mare owner. Choosing a stallion for a mare offers unrivaled anticipation. Amid the fun and frenzy of breeding is that pesky little detail of paperwork, a necessity that protects both the interests of the mare owner and the stallion owner.
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Ask anyone at your local horse show and they will tell you, in no uncertain terms, that showing horses is an addiction. If the horse show bug bites, you will be stuck with a life-long craving for the feel of freshly raked arenas, the scent of Show Sheen, and the sound of an announcer’s booming voice over the loudspeaker. This glorious obsession is often terminal, spanning the decades between Youth and Select, and acts as one of the defining interests of an individual’s life.
Continue reading …Amateur Spotlight – Laina Banks & Strawberri Wine
December 28, 2018 Comments Off on Amateur Spotlight – Laina Banks & Strawberri Wine
Some people are just born with horses in their blood. Such is the case for AQHA Select Amateur competitor Laina McNelis Banks, of Schulenberg, Texas. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Laina was raised on a ranch where her family raised Quarter Horse racehorses and owned a World Champion racing stallion.
Continue reading …Just in Time For The Holidays, The Story of a Colt Named Noel
November 28, 2018 Comments Off on Just in Time For The Holidays, The Story of a Colt Named Noel
The holidays are here, and Equitopia caregivers want to share a heartwarming story of their miraculous orphan colt called Noël, who was born May 30, 2018, in Abcoude, The Netherlands, without an eye and a hanging ear, and just four weeks later lost his mom to a fatal intestinal rotation (colic). But his courage and tenacity have stood as tall as his famous 17.1 hand sire: Totilas.
Continue reading …Attention ApHC Stallion Owners! 2018 Breeding Reports Due Nov. 30th
November 28, 2018 Comments Off on Attention ApHC Stallion Owners! 2018 Breeding Reports Due Nov. 30th
If your stallion was used for ApHC breeding purposes in 2018, we encourage you to take advantage of on-time member fees for filing stallion breeding reports; $30 plus $5 per mare. Membership of the stallion owner is required to file reports at member rates. Avoid paying late filing fees by having your stallion breeding report postmarked by November 30, 2018. Late reports, postmarked after November 30 of the breeding year, will be charged a late filing fee of $30 in addition to on-time filing fees.
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“Did you know there are companies that even offer to refund the entire amount paid for the structure if they don’t repair and replace any defective items in a timely fashion? It is well worth the effort to locate a reputable company that has that level of integrity.”
Continue reading …Photos and Results from 2018 Gordyville Turkey Run
November 28, 2018 Comments Off on Photos and Results from 2018 Gordyville Turkey Run
The 2018 Gordyville Turkey Run was a festive weekend featuring the “Waisted Away Party” where stables prepared food and drink. The winner was voted upon and won a free tack stall. The event raised over $300 for the local food bank.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the AQHA World Show – Nov 15 with the G-Man
November 15, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the AQHA World Show – Nov 15 with the G-Man
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