Baylor Equestrian is New #1 Team in NCEA Rankings
October 29, 2014 Comments Off on Baylor Equestrian is New #1 Team in NCEA Rankings
Following wins against No. 1 Georgia and Big 12 Conference foe TCU, Baylor is the nation’s new No. 1 collegiate equestrian teams, according to this week’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association national team rankings, announced on Tuesday and determined by the NCEA selection committee.
Continue reading …Invitation Only Named New AQHA # 1 All-Time Leading Sire
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Invitation Only Named New AQHA # 1 All-Time Leading Sire
AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to share a pivotal moment in American Quarter Horse history. Invitation Only was named the No. 1 all-time leading sire of AQHA points earned by offspring on October 14, 2014. Since 1996, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame stallion Zippo Pine Bar held the No. 1 […]
Continue reading …Horse Industry’s Push to Save College Equestrian Competition
October 15, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Industry’s Push to Save College Equestrian Competition
The effect will be felt by thousands of young female potential student-athletes currently participating in the industry who have concentrated so much of their training and based their academic and competitive decisions on the hope that one day they too may compete at the highest level for their favorite university. All of that could be taken away based on the recommendation of one committee.
Continue reading …Maggie Bellville and Mozaun McKibben Score Top Titles in Ranch Horse Pleasure at QH Congress
October 10, 2014 Comments Off on Maggie Bellville and Mozaun McKibben Score Top Titles in Ranch Horse Pleasure at QH Congress
The Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure class of 34 entries saw Maggie Bellville return aboard Classic Crome to take the Congress Championship with a score of 222.5. The pair received a check for $400, a coveted Congress bronze, neck ribbon, and bragging rights. Coming in second was Allysn Light with The Fresno Fox with a score of 222.5.
Continue reading …Latest Update on Bingham Herd of 75 Quarter Horses in Desperate Need of Homes
October 8, 2014 Comments Off on Latest Update on Bingham Herd of 75 Quarter Horses in Desperate Need of Homes
“We have about 100 applications for the horses that we are going through right now,” Ewing says. “Most of these animals are going to be companion horses, because they are older broodmares anywhere from 17-22 years of age.”
Continue reading …UPDATE: 75 Registered Quarter Horses Abandoned and in Desperate Need of Homes
October 3, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: 75 Registered Quarter Horses Abandoned and in Desperate Need of Homes
According to a release sent out by Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection (HARPS), the owner of the horses was once a leading AQHA breeder that achieved many National Champion halter titles at horse shows across the country. After the unfortunate death of both her husband and daughter, she lost the family farm in Harvard, IL in 2012.
Continue reading …October Congress Issue of The Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
September 30, 2014 Comments Off on October Congress Issue of The Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
Year after year, the Congress edition is by far our largest, jam packed with original and innovative editorial, stunning photography, and beautiful ads featuring THE best horses in the country.
Continue reading …Four Cases of EEE Confirmed in Ohio Horses
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on Four Cases of EEE Confirmed in Ohio Horses
“The most effective way to prevent EEE in horses is to have the animal vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian,” said Dr. Forshey.
Continue reading …AQHA Takes Action in Black Forest Cruelty Case Including Stallion Dual Peppy
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Takes Action in Black Forest Cruelty Case Including Stallion Dual Peppy
As a result, AQHA has automatically denied any and all privileges set forth in Rule VIO650 including privileges associated with registration related transactions and participation in any AQHA events. Pursuant to Rule VIO657, AQHA has also denied Brunzell access or presence on show grounds of AQHA-approved shows.
Continue reading …Court to Determine Whether Crundwell’s Pension Should be Part of Court-Ordered Restitution
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Court to Determine Whether Crundwell’s Pension Should be Part of Court-Ordered Restitution
According to an Associated Press piece posted by the Peoria Journal Star, a court is set to determine later this month whether Rita Crundwell’s pension fund should be part of the court-ordered restitution to the City of Dixon, Illinois. Crundwell was convicted of stealing approximately $54 million in city funds over a 22 year period […]
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