$50,000 Hylton Maiden Class Returns to Virginia Classic in 2014- $25,000 to the Winner
January 17, 2014 Comments Off on $50,000 Hylton Maiden Class Returns to Virginia Classic in 2014- $25,000 to the Winner
Over the past ten years or so, Hylton has watched as the horse industry has evolved into a place where more emphasis is put on rewarding maiden horses in western pleasure competition, in addition to younger futurity prospects. This shift away from a sole focus on preparing 2-year-olds for the show pen is a direction that Hylton is proud to have been a part of.
Continue reading …Who Will Win the Battle For the NFR? Las Vegas, FL., or New Contender, TX.?
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on Who Will Win the Battle For the NFR? Las Vegas, FL., or New Contender, TX.?
The rodeo world has been all abuzz during the past few weeks over considerable speculation as to the future location of the National Finals Rodeo beginning in 2015. Various news outlets have reported that negations between the PRCA and Las Vegas are not over yet as a counter offer was made yesterday on behalf of […]
Continue reading …Congress Releases Details of 2014 Spending Bill, Includes Language That Would Reinstate U.S. Horse Slaughter Ban
January 15, 2014 Comments Off on Congress Releases Details of 2014 Spending Bill, Includes Language That Would Reinstate U.S. Horse Slaughter Ban
Congress released the details of a FY 2014 spending bill, which includes language that halts any efforts to resume horse slaughter for human consumption on U.S. soil.
Continue reading …A Dozen Horses Die in Alabama Barn Fire Due to Lightning Strike
January 14, 2014 Comments Off on A Dozen Horses Die in Alabama Barn Fire Due to Lightning StrikeExcerpt and link courtesy of theHorse Fire investigators are blaming a lightning strike for a barn fire that killed 12 horses and several other animals. Capt. Frank McKenzie, public relations officer of the Huntsville Fire and Rescue Department, said his department responded to a 911 call on Jan. 11 concerning a fire at Cheval Farm […]
Continue reading …Former CA City Official Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Phony Losses Related to Horse Ranch
January 13, 2014 Comments Off on Former CA City Official Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Phony Losses Related to Horse RanchOn December 12th, Robert Rizzo, the former Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Bell, California, agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to “hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid federal income tax” (FBI LA Div. PR, 2013). According to an FBI press release dated Dec. 12th, the two felony charges included conspiracy […]
Continue reading …Search For Child’s Stolen Horse and Family Trailer Begins in TX
January 13, 2014 Comments Off on Search For Child’s Stolen Horse and Family Trailer Begins in TX
Pepper, a 16 year old dun Quarter Horse gelding with four black stockings was taken from his pasture along with the family’s gray three horse bumper pull trailer.
Continue reading …AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association filed its appellate brief in the cloning lawsuit with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 26. Again, we are extremely pleased with the brief and look forward to presenting our case to the Fifth Circuit. The appellees’ response, subject to any request for extension, is […]
Continue reading …PRCA and Big Name Cowboys Go Head-to-Head
January 9, 2014 Comments Off on PRCA and Big Name Cowboys Go Head-to-Head
Shortly after the news broke that the PRCA was considering other locations for the National Finals Rodeo after 2014, besides Las Vegas, another issue has begun brewing in the rodeo world. A group of prominent professional cowboys and cowgirls announced their intention to form a new organization recently following the news that their recent proposal change […]
Continue reading …18 Horses Stranded by Floodwaters in UK, Situation Being Monitored by Officials
January 9, 2014 Comments Off on 18 Horses Stranded by Floodwaters in UK, Situation Being Monitored by Officials
The youngsters appeared relaxed, healthy and have about an acre of land to graze and access to drinking water. The horses are protected by a three foot bank and are not in immediate danger.
Continue reading …Horses Rescued After Falling Into Frozen Lake
January 8, 2014 Comments Off on Horses Rescued After Falling Into Frozen Lake
With the recent winter weather and so called “polar vortex” that has been sweeping the nation, it’s no surprise that our four-legged friends are among those taking the brunt of the storm. In Scott County, Kentucky, two horses had to be rescued by the local fire department yesterday after they fell into a frozen lake […]
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