In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment
“I first saw Simon when he lived at Highpoint Performance Horses, and I knew there was something special about him then. I knew I wanted foals by him. Never did I know that I would one day have the opportunity to own him.”
Continue reading …Longtime Horseman, Doug Coleman, Has Passed
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on Longtime Horseman, Doug Coleman, Has Passed
“The world is a little less bright without the smile and love of Doug Coleman in it. Doug left us this morning but will forever be in our hearts. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
We feel broken and shattered but so grateful and blessed for our time with him and the love he shared with everyone. He was a great husband, dad, grandpa, cousin, brother, uncle, nephew, son, friend, farrier, horseman and trainer. Our lives are better because of him!”
The 2019 Aggie Super Circuit saw AQHA competitors gather in College Station, Texas, March 28-31 for a five judge event that included Garth Gooding, Rob Meneely, Rhonda Replogle, Buddy Fisher, and Mike Edwards. Check out some of the largest class sizes at the show: Amateur Ranch Riding- 16 Amateur Showmanship- 16 Junior Trail-17 Amateur Horsemanship- 17 […]
Continue reading …WCHA Welcomes Back Junior Weanling World Championship Classes
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Welcomes Back Junior Weanling World Championship Classes
An additional “twist” to the format of the class is that the exhibitors must be a limited non-pro. “A limited non-pro for these classes is defined as any amateur or youth exhibitor who has not won two AQHA World Championship titles in the last five years,”explains Falcon. AQHA Select World and AQHA Youth World Championship titles are exempt.
Continue reading …AQHA Central Level 1 Championships Ride The Pattern Clinics
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Central Level 1 Championships Ride The Pattern Clinics
Horsemanship
AQHA Professional Horseman Will Knabenshue
April 9 – 3 p.m.
Jim Norick Arena
Hunt Seat Equitation
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Alyse Roberts
April 9 – 4 p.m.
Performance Arena
Ranch Riding
AQHA Professional Horseman Bud Lyon
April 9 – 5 p.m.
Jim Norick Arena
Trail
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Leigh Berryhill
April 10, Immediately following reining practice
Jim Norick Arena
Showmanship
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Liz Knabenshue
April 11, Immediately following the final class of the day
Jim Norick Arena
EC Photo of the Day- Newborn Photo Shoot- Horse Style
March 31, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Newborn Photo Shoot- Horse Style
Nowadays, maternity shoots, gender reveals, and newborn photo session are all the rage. It didn’t take long for the trend to cross over into the horse industry. Thus far this year, we’ve seen a maternity shoot for a mare and a creative gender reveal for an equestrian couple.
Continue reading …Preventing or Treating Thrush in Horses
March 30, 2019 Comments Off on Preventing or Treating Thrush in Horses
Thrush is the destruction of a portion of the horse’s hoof called the frog. This destruction is caused by an anaerobic bacteria and fungi that is not contagious. Thrush brings with it a recognizable, strong-smelling odor coming from the affected area. Although thrush is a somewhat common condition, it shouldn’t be underestimated. If left untreated, it may penetrate the sensitive structures of the hoof and cause temporary to permanent lameness.
Continue reading …Large Donations Made to AQHA Foundation- $25,000
March 30, 2019 Comments Off on Large Donations Made to AQHA Foundation- $25,000
American Quarter Horse Association Corporate Partners Nutrena and Zoetis presented AQHA and the American Quarter Horse Foundation with donations to support AQHA members and Foundation programs during the general membership meeting on March 9 at the 2019 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …NSBA Youth Spotlight- Abby McCormick
March 30, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA Youth Spotlight- Abby McCormick
At the end of October 2017, Abby was at drill practice when the horse she was riding collided with another then flipped over and landed on her. Abby was airlifted to Blank Children’s Hospital with a brain bleed. She was in the hospital for four days and missed almost an entire month of school. Abby took about six months off from riding while her body healed.
Continue reading …Special Event Intern Opportunity For 2019 Pinto World Show
March 29, 2019 Comments Off on Special Event Intern Opportunity For 2019 Pinto World Show
Duties include, but not limited to organizing and distributing all awards on a daily basis, setting up and maintaining VIP receptions, assisting with PWC Market Place Trade show and Youth Judging Contest, coordinating the PtHA Dog Show, helping with the PWC Cookout, and some arena duties as needed. The first five days will be set up days in preparation for the Youth Judging Contest and horse show.
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