In 2002, Elizabeth won Amateur Trail at the Congress with another beloved horse, A Different Glow, who has since passed and is now buried at her Texas ranch. She was the Reserve Congress Champion that same year with Zippy, who is now buried alongside him.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves Rule Allowing International Members to Wear Traditional Attire in Versatility Ranch Horse
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Approves Rule Allowing International Members to Wear Traditional Attire in Versatility Ranch Horse
SHW320.7: For shows conducted in international countries, the exhibitor has the option of wearing traditional attire of the country. Traditional attire shall not encompass informal attire such as baseball caps and T-shirts, but rather the industry standard for historical dress for the local or regional agricultural industry. This rule shall not supersede the requirement for ASTM/SEI headgear in over fences classes as outlined in SHW320.2.
Continue reading …Are You Ready to Become the Next WCHA Lip Sync Battle Champion?
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on Are You Ready to Become the Next WCHA Lip Sync Battle Champion?
Think you have the singing chops to become WCHA’s next Lip Sync Champion? The competition is scheduled to take place Friday, September 21st at 6 pm in the Watt Arena at the WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes
Horses with insufficient electrolyte concentrations in their body are at risk for earlier onset of fatigue and therefore have less stamina. Electrolyte supplements can help replace these losses for quicker recovery times and consistent performance.
Continue reading …All Patterns Now Online For 2018 Paint Horse Congress
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on All Patterns Now Online For 2018 Paint Horse Congress
The 2018 Paint Horse Congress is fast approaching. The show will take place August 1st-5th at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Continue reading …#RoadToYouthWorld- Behind the Scenes at Boot Camp
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on #RoadToYouthWorld- Behind the Scenes at Boot Camp
Reid drills us on parts and pieces of the patterns, but we try to avoid putting everything together until right before we leave, so that our horses don’t anticipate the patterns.
Continue reading …Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Actor, William Shatner, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From NRHA
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Actor, William Shatner, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From NRHA
William Shatner cultivated a career spanning over 50 years as an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, and for his contributions as a horseman, horse industry promoter and philanthropist, NRHA is proud to honor him with the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.
With hundreds of illustrations, dozens of charts, and in-depth explanations, EQUINE LAMENESS FOR THE LAYMAN provides readers a complete course in observing, identifying, and decoding equine lameness. To further clarify important points and lessons in training the human eye to recognize equine lameness, over 100 video case studies are referenced throughout and can be accessed with a simple scan of your smartphone.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Never Too Early to Start
July 28, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Never Too Early to Start
Check out this teeny-tiny competitor, 2-year-old, Sadie Grace, showing APHA gelding, Cool Hotrod, at the country fair! It just goes to show that it’s never too early to start.
Continue reading …Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy at AQHA Headquarters Today
July 28, 2018 Comments Off on Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy at AQHA Headquarters Today
A highlight of the event will be the chance to ride an American Quarter Horse. This event has given more than 1,400 children in the past eight years the opportunity to experience their first ride on an American Quarter Horse.
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