Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
Offer horses frequent drinks of water during work in hot weather. Allowing them to drink during work helps maintain water balance and relieves the urge to drink a lot of water after exercise. After a hard workout, water horses out gradually.
Continue reading …Team USA Starts Strong at 2014 World Equestrian Games
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA Starts Strong at 2014 World Equestrian Games
“When Andrea’s pattern was complete, the crowd continued cheering and stomping until the score was announced—a 224. Then, the crowd erupted again! I have never experienced this level of enthusiasm in my life. The Europeans really love reining.”
Continue reading …REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on REMINDER: Quarter Horse Congress Entries Are Due Monday, August 25th!
Did you know: OQHA no longer requires one payment per agent, therefore, individual checks or credit card information may be submitted for multiple entries. However, entries must be submitted in one packet in order to be stalled together.
Continue reading …With Proper Protocols in Place USDA States There is No Reason to Cancel Horse Shows Due to VS Concerns
August 19, 2014 Comments Off on With Proper Protocols in Place USDA States There is No Reason to Cancel Horse Shows Due to VS Concerns
USDA does not recommend cancelling livestock and equestrian events due to VS concerns
Continue reading …12 New Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in TX, Total of 54 Premises in 11 Counties so Far
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on 12 New Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in TX, Total of 54 Premises in 11 Counties so FarThe Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of 12 new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Central Texas, one in cattle and the remainder in horses. Ten new premises are located in Bastrop County. Two new premises are in Williamson County, the first case reported in this county. One premises is located 1.8 miles […]
Continue reading …Halter Horse Industry Legend, Mr. Yella Fella, Has Passed Away at Age 19
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on Halter Horse Industry Legend, Mr. Yella Fella, Has Passed Away at Age 19
“We felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a horse like him,” Gordon says. “I feel like he has left behind a record and a legacy that will stand the test of time.”
Continue reading …Justin Ware and My Ohhh My Win Yearling Fillies at 2014 AQHYA World Show
August 2, 2014 Comments Off on Justin Ware and My Ohhh My Win Yearling Fillies at 2014 AQHYA World Show
UPDATE: Justin Ware just led Dock Holliday to his second World Championship of the morning in 3-Year-Old Geldings.
Continue reading …Ireland Cofrancesco and Vincenzo Zini Win Aged Geldings at 2014 AQHYA World
August 1, 2014 Comments Off on Ireland Cofrancesco and Vincenzo Zini Win Aged Geldings at 2014 AQHYA World
In his first year in the Aged Geldings division, Vincenzo Zini, led by Ireland Cofrancesco, won the World Championship title this afternoon at the 2014 AQHYA World Show. Last year, Cofrancesco and “Vinny” were the World Champions in the 3-Year-Old Geldings class.
Continue reading …11-Year-Old Reece Hooker and I’m Plumb Obvious Win 66 Entry Performance Halter Geldings
August 1, 2014 Comments Off on 11-Year-Old Reece Hooker and I’m Plumb Obvious Win 66 Entry Performance Halter Geldings
“When I was in the top two, I was jumping up and down because it was so cool!”
Continue reading …Jack Medows Leads SurprizenthePrincess to Win in Performance Halter Mares at 2014 AQHYA World
August 1, 2014 Comments Off on Jack Medows Leads SurprizenthePrincess to Win in Performance Halter Mares at 2014 AQHYA World
“A lot of reiners are shorter built, and she’s one of the only ones, I’ve seen, that has the balance and strength to go on top of it. We looked at her papers, and her mother goes back to Impressive, so that makes me think that’s where she gets it.”
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