Gut Jaidhof Expands Equine Operation to Texas With Purchase of 70+ Acres in Tioga For Gutmann Farms
February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Gut Jaidhof Expands Equine Operation to Texas With Purchase of 70+ Acres in Tioga For Gutmann Farms
“I think that the exchange of knowledge between the U.S. and Europe is a very important thing, and that’s what we will try to accomplish on different levels with the two facilities, our horses, and trainers. I’m excited to see what the future holds in both the U.S. and Europe.”
Continue reading …2016 APHA Year-End Results Are Official!
February 1, 2017 Comments Off on 2016 APHA Year-End Results Are Official!
Year-end results for the 2016 APHA show season are now official. Congrats to a few of the big winners! Open Top 20 #1- Lauren Bork with Theultimate Advantage Classic Amateur Top 20 #1- Kylee John with Krumsunized Masters Amateur Top 20 #1- Coleen Bull with Timeless Assets and Karen Pumphrey with Gotta Hot Invite Novice […]
Continue reading …Horse Dies During Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
January 31, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Dies During Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, a horse involved in the Saddle Bronc event at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo died Sunday evening after running into the arena wall. The Livestock Program Administrator for the PRCA commented on the rarity of animal death in this type of competition. Click here to read […]
Continue reading …Final Horse Protection Act on Hold Due to Transfer of Power in Washington
January 27, 2017 Comments Off on Final Horse Protection Act on Hold Due to Transfer of Power in Washington
Recently, President Trump ordered a government wide freeze on all new federal regulations pending review. This order has put an indefinite hold on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) final regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA).
Continue reading …The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May
January 25, 2017 Comments Off on The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May
“We’re pleased to announce that through a combined effort of the Missouri Quarter Horse Association and the Solid Gold Futurity, we will be offering a Maiden Series: three Yearling Halter Slot classes, three Western Pleasure, and two Hunter Under Saddle Futurity classes. After discussions with owners, breeders and trainers, it was felt our industry needed this type of event to promote the horses that hadn’t made it to the show pen yet.”
Continue reading …Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
The legendary AQHA mare, Vital Signs Are Good, was euthanized today as the result of a septic coffin joint and secondary deep flexor tendon rupture.
Continue reading …Showbills Now Available For SOQHA Madness and Challenge, Stalls Almost Sold Out
January 19, 2017 Comments Off on Showbills Now Available For SOQHA Madness and Challenge, Stalls Almost Sold Out
The Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Challenge and Madness are fast approaching and the word is that stalls are almost sold out! Check out the links below to view the showbills, courtesy of Mark Harrell Horse Shows.
Continue reading …Horses, Facility Safe After Devastating Fire at Starland Ranch in Oklahoma
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on Horses, Facility Safe After Devastating Fire at Starland Ranch in Oklahoma
“It scares you to death, because you can’t control it. You’re trying to move horses out, and they’re scared and nervous because of the smoke.”
Continue reading …Inclement Weather Forces Rescheduling of OQHA Convention and Banquet
January 11, 2017 Comments Off on Inclement Weather Forces Rescheduling of OQHA Convention and Banquet
Due to the inclement weather expected in Oklahoma City this weekend, the OQHA Executive Board has decided that it is in our best interest to RESCHEDULE THE 2017 OQHA CONVENTION AND HALL OF FAME BANQUET. The OQHA Convention and Hall of Fame Banquet will be rescheduled for January 27th and 28th, 2017. The time and location will remain the same.
Continue reading …95,806 NW Stock Show Fans Celebrate Opening Weekend Marking Second Highest Attendance in History
January 9, 2017 Comments Off on 95,806 NW Stock Show Fans Celebrate Opening Weekend Marking Second Highest Attendance in History
Tomorrow, the Stock Show is offering fans a chance to enjoy the grounds at no cost. Tuesday, January 10th is FREE Grounds Admission Day at the National Western Stock Show. Visit the NW box office to get a ticket and enjoy the day.
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