The horse industry is on pins and needles waiting for the first installment of a new television series that will premier tonight, 9/8 pm CST. Yellowstone is the story of the Dutton family, owners of the largest contiguous ranch in the United States and the violence that erupts with land developers and clashes with an Indian reservation.
Continue reading …A $10,000 purse is guaranteed by OQHA for the 2019 Hunter Under Saddle Sale Stakes Class for 2 year-olds. Once 15 horses pay the nomination fees, the purse will grow larger.
Continue reading …“I think he’s one of the up and coming stallions for all-around horses, and this will open up a whole new avenue for him.”
Continue reading …The funding will enable an expansion of services that use equine-assisted therapy in conjunction with mental health care treatment and services to veterans.
Continue reading …In 1919, Sir Barton won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes to achieve what’s considered the greatest accomplishment of a thoroughbred racehorse. Today, almost 100 years later, Longines had the honor of timing Justify’s win at the Belmont Stakes, marking a Triple Crown victory that has only happened 12 times before.
Continue reading …Guatemala is home to 228,000 horses, donkeys, and mules – the highest number of equines in any Central American country. Guatemala is also home to 16.3 million people, with more than 9% of the population living below the international poverty line. Much of the working equine population in Guatemala is used for transporting agricultural products such as corn, beans and wood and for carrying water from wells to homes.
Continue reading …The Quarter Horse News recently relayed the sad news of a fatal crash that involved a horse transport vehicle just days prior to the Australian NCHA Futurity. Sadly, one person was killed, two were injured, and nine horse were euthanized at the site of the accident.
Continue reading …a. earn the required number of points to qualify for Select Amateur Performance Halter at the AQHA Select World Show OR show at ten (10) shows in a performance halter class during the qualifying period (shows will be counted by show numbers on a one-horse/one-exhibitor basis);
Continue reading …Interviews conducted with 38 former students, grooms, trainers, and members of his local Riding Club reveal the extent of the abuse that spanned decades and was often overlooked by disbelieving parents who were more concerned with what Williams’ status and skills as a horse trainer could do for their children, many of whom had dreams of competing at the Olympics.
Continue reading …The items that were stolen include custom Western and English show and work saddles, show pads, halters, show clothing, and headstalls. Brands include Harris, Blue Ribbon, Wenger, Show and Tell, and more. Rebecca Baker, the President of the Henry County Saddle Club has confirmed that round-the-clock security has been hired and more security cameras will be installed.
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