Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Show Trail Finalists!
August 3, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Show Trail Finalists!
The high scoring horse and rider pair was Blazinmytroublesaway ridden by Deanna Green. The team scored an impressive 231 to take the top spot. The second highest placing riders were Livvie Van Lanen with All But Sudden and Natalie Alcorn with Chocolates Hot Asset, both earning a 229.5.
Continue reading …WCHA Meets With AQHA to Address Lip Chain Ban at Sanctioned Shows
August 1, 2015 Comments Off on WCHA Meets With AQHA to Address Lip Chain Ban at Sanctioned Shows
Cofrancesco said a very candid discussion was held regarding lip chains and potential alternatives that would address the safety concerns of halter horse exhibitors and still meet the AQHA’s standard for animal welfare. Both parties agreed to continue an open dialogue through the end of the AQHA Youth World Championship Show and then set another meeting to finalize their discussions.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHYA Western Riding Finalists!
July 31, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA Western Riding Finalists!
The highest placing horse and rider team during the preliminaries was Moa Berglund (who came all the way from Sweden) with Grey Asset; the team received a 226. The second highest placing horse was a tie between Strawberri Wine with Kara Vickery and Al Be Sweet On You with Taylor Searles, both earning a 224. Deanna Green rode Blazinmytroublesaway to round out the top three with a 223.5.
Continue reading …Paints, Appaloosas, and Other Color Breeds Invited to Participate in Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale
July 31, 2015 Comments Off on Paints, Appaloosas, and Other Color Breeds Invited to Participate in Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale
“The Congress Super Sale has posted completed sales of around 85% over the last several years, which is an excellent percentage sold, even in a strong economy. The 2014 average price of $6,840 was 21.73% higher than the 2013 average price of $5,619. The price of the high seller, at $55,000, improved by 66% over the 2013 high seller at $33,000.”
Continue reading …EEE Confirmed in Five Texas Horses, Don’t Forget to Vaccinate!
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on EEE Confirmed in Five Texas Horses, Don’t Forget to Vaccinate!
Infected horses may suddenly die or show progressive central nervous system disorders. Symptoms may include unsteadiness, erratic behavior and a marked loss of coordination. The death rate for animals infected with EEE is 75-100%.
Continue reading …AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
After hearing from AQHA’s members, the AQHA Executive Committee decided at its recent meeting in July to modify the requirement.
Continue reading …UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
“They did a blood test, but it’s going to be hard to pinpoint what was used to poison him,” she says. “Especially since they had to give him other medications because he was colicking. With the video surveillance, we hope someone will be caught. This is a terrible thing to happen in our industry.”
Continue reading …Presenting the WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge! Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Presenting the WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge! Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle
What’s a Ranch Horse Challenge doing at a Halter Futurity? We had the opportunity to chat with Committee member, Luke Castle, to find out more about this innovative new event.
Continue reading …FEI Trying to Determine if 3 Horses Testing Positive For (Codeine, Morphine, and Oripavine) is Result of Contamination or Intention
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on FEI Trying to Determine if 3 Horses Testing Positive For (Codeine, Morphine, and Oripavine) is Result of Contamination or Intention
“The combination of Oripavine, Morphine and Codeine have frequently been seen in contamination cases from other equestrian sport regulators, and the FEI already has three outstanding cases from 2014 involving Oripavine and Morphine in which we proactively sought the lifting of the provisional suspensions.”
Continue reading …What Does the Future Hold For Collegiate Equestrian Competition? NEW UPDATE!
July 16, 2015 Comments Off on What Does the Future Hold For Collegiate Equestrian Competition? NEW UPDATE!
The committee noted that although Equestrian, after 13 years, does not meet the minimum NCAA standards as a sport, they believe that further discussions are warranted. The SVPC plans to look specifically at student-athlete participation and opportunities that Equestrian and other sports offer.
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