Thoughts and Prayers For Horseman, Mark Purdy
February 28, 2019 Comments Off on Thoughts and Prayers For Horseman, Mark Purdy
We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to horseman, Mark Purdy, who suffered from a recent heart attack. We received the following information from his friend and business partner, Jillene Overby.
Continue reading …The Great AQHA Sire, Invitation Only, Has Passed at Age 29
February 15, 2019 Comments Off on The Great AQHA Sire, Invitation Only, Has Passed at Age 29
The 29-year-old AQHA stallion by Barpassers Image and out of Bears Raisin Kane is best known as AQHA’s All Time Leading Sire of Point Earners. He was the sire of 210 World Championships, Congress Championships, Reserve Championships. In addition, he was a 2008 NSBA Hall of Fame Inductee, AQHA Leading Sire for eight years in a row, AQHA’s #1 All Time Leading Sire of ROM Earners, AQHA’s #1 All Time Leading Sire of Point Earners, the All Time Leading Sire of Money Earners, the All Time Leading Sire of Western Pleasure Earners, and the All Time Leading Sire of NSBA Money Earnings.
Continue reading …EIA Confirmed in Nine Quarter Horses in Texas
February 14, 2019 Comments Off on EIA Confirmed in Nine Quarter Horses in Texas
EIA is an incurable, infectious viral disease spread through blood-to-blood contact, not through close proximity or casual contact. The virus can be transmitted from an infected equine to a “clean” equine by biting flies, the use of unsterilized or contaminated medical instruments, or through a blood transfusion. The most common clinical sign of acute EIA is fever, which often precedes the development of other signs. In chronic cases, symptoms such as weight loss, weakness, anemia and swelling of the lower legs, chest and abdomen may occur.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Hot N Blazing (1997-2019)
February 13, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Hot N Blazing (1997-2019)
“We hadn’t even been thinking about a stallion. When we saw Hot N Blazing, we knew he was special. He was a once-in-a-lifetime horse.”
Continue reading …Oregon QHA Cancels Sweetheart Classic Due to Winter Weather
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on Oregon QHA Cancels Sweetheart Classic Due to Winter Weather
“Due to current and expected winter weather conditions regionally, OQHA has decided to CANCEL our February show in Eugene, OR this week. Although it was not a decision made lightly, we simply felt we had to put the safety of our horses and exhibitors first. We will be working towards rescheduling the event if possible, so please keep an eye out for additional information!”
Continue reading …Gone Too Soon- AQHA Stallion Epic
February 7, 2019 Comments Off on Gone Too Soon- AQHA Stallion Epic
Our sincerest condolences go out to several of our friends in the horse industry, Carolyn McGaughey, Holly Saigo, and Matt Woodson, following the loss of a promising young sire, AQHA stallion, Epic. By The Top Secret and out RPL My Te Touching, 5-year-old Epic was an impressive physical presence in the show pen at 17 hands tall with striking black coloring.
Continue reading …2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
The decision is based in large part on increasing the window between the Congress and the AQHA World Show. In the past, these shows have been back-to-back with very few days in between to recover and prepare for the Open/Amateur AQHA World Show. In 2018, there were three days in between the shows. The new date implementation will take effect in 2020 in hopes that exhibitors and attendees will have time to plan accordingly.
Continue reading …AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocating Headquarters
February 4, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocating Headquarters
According to this open letter by AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines, AQHA is seriously considering relocating the association headquarters from Amarillo to Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden
January 23, 2019 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC Announces Availability of ICSI Breedings to RL Best Of Sudden
With the increasing popularity of ICSI procedures (and its minimal use of frozen semen) the decision has been made to make frozen semen available to customers for ICSI use with their mares.
Continue reading …25-Year-Old Cowboy, Mason Lowe, Passes Away During National Western Stock Show
January 18, 2019 Comments Off on 25-Year-Old Cowboy, Mason Lowe, Passes Away During National Western Stock Show
Professional bull rider, Mason Lowe, 25, passed away this week following injuries sustained at the Professional Bull Riders event at the National Western Stock Show.
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