Three Equestrians Die in Texas Wildfires
March 8, 2017 Comments Off on Three Equestrians Die in Texas Wildfires
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of three equestrians who died on Monday in the Texas Pandhandle wildfires. Sloan Everett, Cody Crockett, and Sydney Wallace passed away on Monday while trying to move cattle from Franklin Ranch. Read more in the Amarillo Globe News.
Continue reading …March To The Arch Traveling Trophy to be Presented in Honor of Scott Kennedy
March 2, 2017 Comments Off on March To The Arch Traveling Trophy to be Presented in Honor of Scott Kennedy
In an effort to honor his memory, the March To The Arch horse show has created a new award. The Cowboy Bronze Traveling Trophy is being sponsored by Ronnie and Hannah Casper and will be presented to the High Point Halter Horse at the March To The Arch.
Continue reading …Largest Stall Count in AZ. Sun Circuit History On Tap For This Weekend!
March 2, 2017 Comments Off on Largest Stall Count in AZ. Sun Circuit History On Tap For This Weekend!
“This may be one of the largest stall counts in Sun Circuit’s history. We have added several barns to accommodate exhibitors.”
Continue reading …New Executive Committee Takes the Reins at APHA Convention
February 27, 2017 Comments Off on New Executive Committee Takes the Reins at APHA Convention
“You may not agree with some of the things I do, but you can always be confident that my actions are taken on the condition that they are for the betterment of the Paint Horse and the association,” George said. “No doubt, I will make mistakes. But as my hero Teddy Roosevelt said, ‘The only man who doesn’t make mistakes is the one who never does anything.’ I appreciate your support, and the work I’ll rely upon from you this year.”
Continue reading …23 Rules Passed at 2017 APHA Convention
February 27, 2017 Comments Off on 23 Rules Passed at 2017 APHA Convention
RG-070-1—Allows the registration of foals out of two Paint parents into the regular registry if they carry a Paint pattern gene and don’t have a qualifying area.
Continue reading …Demi Lovato to be Featured Performer at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
February 14, 2017 Comments Off on Demi Lovato to be Featured Performer at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ officials have announced that Demi Lovato will be the new entertainer for the March 14 performance of RodeoHouston® in NRG Stadium after Meghan Trainor had to cancel due to doctor-mandated vocal rest.
Continue reading …National Western Stock Show Announces Purchase of Denver County Fair
February 10, 2017 Comments Off on National Western Stock Show Announces Purchase of Denver County Fair
The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce the purchase of the popular and unique Denver County Fair. The National Western Complex has been home to the Denver County Fair for the past six years, and Stock Show management is eager to build on the event for Denverites and county fair enthusiasts across the state.
Continue reading …Have You Checked Out the AQHA Convention Committee Agendas?
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on Have You Checked Out the AQHA Convention Committee Agendas?
There are a lot of interesting new proposals… exhibiting more than one horse in Showmanship, addition of 13 and under division to the Youth World, switch from 5 to 4 judge system at the World Show.
Continue reading …Trahan Optimistic Sale of Multiple World and Congress Champ, Very Cool, to Fossil Gate Farms Will Open Up New Doors For His Future
February 3, 2017 Comments Off on Trahan Optimistic Sale of Multiple World and Congress Champ, Very Cool, to Fossil Gate Farms Will Open Up New Doors For His Future
“Gary pointed at a painting on the wall of my office and said, ‘I want him.’ It was a picture of Very Cool.”
Continue reading …Solid Gold Futurity Announces Pleasure Series
February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Solid Gold Futurity Announces Pleasure Series
Today, we’re pleased to announce the Solid Gold Performance Series. We’re offering three Western Pleasure classes and two Hunter Under Saddle classes, both Open and Non Pro. Performance classes will be in a nomination format with nominations now being accepted. The goal is to stimulate interest in our industry and promote maiden horses.
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