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2020 BHF Adds Yearling Longe Line, Mare Power Program, New Schedule

February 6, 2020 Comments Off

We will be offering our first performance class at our 2020 event: Yearling Longe Line. This class will have a purse of $25,000, which was generously donated by Headley Quarter Horses. All nominated yearlings will be eligible to participate in this class. If you have a 2019 weanling that was not nominated, please contact the BHF office. We are going to make a one-time exception and allow these horses to pay the 2019 nomination fee now, and the 2020 nomination fee, making these horses eligible for the 2020 Yearling Longe Line Class only. Foals sired by all BHF Stallions – Amateur, Open and Color Division – are eligible for this class.

Georgia Cook is Proud, New Owner of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Famous N Foolish

January 31, 2020 Comments Off

Eight-year-old Georgia Cook has received quite a spectacular gift from her family. She is the proud, new owner of the multiple World and Congress Championship earning gelding, Famous N Foolish, that was shown to much success by the Rippeon sisters, Allie and Madeline, in 2019.

AQHA Approves Zimeta as Therapeutic Medication

January 28, 2020 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has approved the use of Zimeta (dipyrone injection) as a conditionally permitted therapeutic medication under AQHA Rule VIO403 in the Official AQHA Handbook of Rules and Registrations, effective immediately.

MAF Awards $1 Million to Research Australian Wildfires’ Impact on Wildlife

January 25, 2020 Comments Off

Australia is home to more than 300 native species, most of which aren’t found anywhere else in the world. Local experts estimate the ongoing wildfires have destroyed more than 12 million acres of land and impacted between 500 and 800 million animals, including koalas. These immediate issues will soon turn into long-term effects that could drastically change the animals’ future habitat and health.

AVMF Will Match Australia Relief Donations Up to $50,000

January 17, 2020 Comments Off

“As part of the global veterinary community, the AVMA and AVMF are grateful to be able to provide this critical support to our colleagues in Australia who are helping save the lives of countless animals,” said Dr. John de Jong, chair of the AVMF Board of Directors. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this devastating disaster.”

Rankings For 2020 AZ Sun Circuit National Championship

January 13, 2020 Comments Off

Sun Circuit is excited to have The Equine Chronicle sponsoring the National Championships for Equitation in 2020. Farnam is the sponsor of Horsemanship, while Adequan is sponsoring Showmanship.

Monster Fire Blazes Across Australia- Horses, Humans in Imminent Danger

January 10, 2020 Comments Off

“I’ve had friends call me frantically saying that the fires have come up so fast that the only thing they could do is to open their gates and cut the fences to give their animals a small chance of outrunning it. When they return, they’re having to identify the remains of retired show horses or kids’ ponies by their distinctive markings.”

APHA Open For Business in Historic Fort Worth Stockyards

January 9, 2020 Comments Off

APHA’s iconic Legacy of Color Bronze will soon occupy prime real estate on Mule Alley, located less than 50 yards from APHA’s front door. Stockyards visitors from around the world will relish the opportunity to take selfies with this beautiful piece of artwork.

Kathy Tobin is Proud, New Owner of AQHA Sire, VS Code Blue

January 7, 2020 Comments Off

“It has always been one of Kathy’s goals to see foals by her stallions growing up and making their way in the industry, so this is a continuation of that dream.”

Florida Nonprofit Helps Bahamas Farm Struck by Hurricane Dorian Rebound

January 5, 2020 Comments Off

“90% of the island had gone under water. When we finally arrived on the property, my heart just sank. I just stood there in sheer awe of the destruction.”