Anthrax Case Confirmed in Texas Horse
August 14, 2015 Comments Off on Anthrax Case Confirmed in Texas Horse
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which is a naturally occurring organism with worldwide distribution, including certain parts of Texas.
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Stephanie Lynn as Director of Operations
August 13, 2015 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Stephanie Lynn as Director of Operations
The National Snaffle Bit Association announced today that Stephanie Lynn has joined the association’s staff as director of operations. Lynn will work in the NSBA headquarters in Gurnee, IL. Lynn will work in partnership with NSBA’s executive director Dianne Eppers, as well as with the NSBA board of directors and Executive Committee. She will be […]
Continue reading …7 Cases of West Nile Virus, 7 Cases of EEE Confirmed in Texas Horses
August 12, 2015 Comments Off on 7 Cases of West Nile Virus, 7 Cases of EEE Confirmed in Texas Horses
The common thread in all positive cases is that the affected horses were not previously vaccinated against the disease. The WNV cases are spread from south Texas to the Dallas area and into the Panhandle.
Continue reading …Important Note For AQHA Level 1 Championship Qualifiers
August 10, 2015 Comments Off on Important Note For AQHA Level 1 Championship Qualifiers
“We are working on correcting this issue and will have new information sent out sometime next week. We do our best to prevent errors, and we apologize for any inconvenience. We appreciate your understanding and are working diligently to get this issue corrected as quickly as possible,” said Patti Carter, AQHA director of shows and Professional Horsemen.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHYA Equitation Finalists!
August 6, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA Equitation Finalists!
137 entries were narrowed down to the top 15 last night in the Hunt Seat Equitation Preliminaries at the 2015 AQHA World Championship Show. The riders that will return to the finals this afternoon will show to judges Holly Hover, Dianne Grod, Lainie DeBoer, Kim Hall, and Jennifer Leckey.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHA Youth World Hunter Under Saddle Finalists!
August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHA Youth World Hunter Under Saddle Finalists!
After five cuts, two quarter finals, and a semifinals, 108 entries were narrowed down the the top 15 in Hunter Under Saddle Preliminaries this afternoon at the AQHA Youth World Show.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Showmanship and Western Pleasure Finalists!
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Showmanship and Western Pleasure Finalists!
Congratulations to the 15 qualifiers that will return this afternoon for the Showmanship Finals at the 2015 AQHYA World Championship Show! This will also be your working order.
Continue reading …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.
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