For the first time in history, the horse that crossed the finish line first was not crowned the champion. Unfair to some, justified to others, and confusing to all, the decision to disqualify Maximum Security in favor of Country House is all that anyone is talking about this week in horse news.
Continue reading …But more than the points, trophies, titles, and accolades, Blaze was a beloved member of the Schroeder family. Joan Schroeder shared the following tribute to her beautiful, Blaze.
Continue reading …The judges for the 2019 QH Congress are as follows: Nancy Alto-Renfro Ben Balow Jon Barry Patty Campbell Butch Campbell Kelly Boles Chapman Brian Dygert Clint Fullerton Karen Graham Mike Hawkins Jan Hoskin-Hay Suzy Jeane Jackie Krshka Clay MacLeod Chele McGauly Scott Neuman Jeffrey Petska Charles Smith Ron Stratton Sandra Vaughn Guy Vernon Kendra Weis […]
Continue reading …The 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships is rescheduled for September 25-29 in Las Vegas at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …“Honestly, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been knowing that the last point came down to my ride. Not only for myself, but for all my teammates,” Alexander said of her ride in the Equitation over Fences competition during Saturday’s NCEA National Championship battle with Georgia. “I kind of just took a minute and regrouped. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Continue reading …“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
Continue reading …“You can hear your teammates in the stands screaming and yelling, it just makes all the hard work and long hours just worth it for those couple moments,” Ridgely said with a laugh. “Everybody needs those little moments to make the work worth it.”
Continue reading …Most studs have preferences, and Radical was no exception. He always liked to have a mare nearby him in the barn, and he favored sorrel mares. His favorite at Select Breeders was Tumbleweed, a long retired mare that was probably more than 30 years old herself. She was happy to have “the good life” in a stall near Radical to keep him content.
Continue reading …“The No. 1 priority of AQHA is to protect the welfare of the horse,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “With the recent reports that horses in attendance at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stallion Stakes event have tested positive for EHV-1, it was necessary for the AQHA Executive Committee, Association staff, facility management and the state veterinarian of Nevada to evaluate whether we should move forward with holding this event. The South Point Arena and Equestrian Center has taken the appropriate biosecurity measures to clean and disinfect the facility. However, all parties involved with this decision believe it is the best option to postpone the show to protect the welfare of our exhibitors’ horses.”
Continue reading …We are saddened to report the news that the Hatten family of five lost their house, as well as all of their belongings, last night in a fire. Family friend, Lindsay Black, will be at the APHA show in Cedar Rapids, IA. this weekend and will be accepting donations for the family. Items may also […]
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