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Congress on a Budget

October 17, 2015 Comments Off

It’s no secret that the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the largest, single breed horse show in the world bringing over 6,500 horses and close to 650,000 people to the Ohio State Fairgrounds every year. It’s also no secret that these numbers equal money for the Central Ohio economy—$200 million dollars to be exact.

Horse Trailer Shopping Guide

October 16, 2015 Comments Off

If you’re a horse lover, you understand the excitement of standing in a huge lot of brand new horse trailers, gleaming in all their splendor, beckoning for you to explore. You can picture your horse inside, with you proudly at the wheel of your truck, a reflection of comfort and class.

Right Dorsal Colitis in Horses

October 15, 2015 Comments Off

Horses occasionally develop inflammation and ulceration of the gut lining, most commonly in the stomach (gastric ulcers). Colitis, or inflammation of the colon, is more rare, but can be very serious. For some reason, this problem tends to occur more in the right dorsal colon.

Cinching the Clinic

October 14, 2015 Comments Off

Clinics are popping up all over the place these days. They range from demonstrations to pre-World Show boot camps and everything in between. Large horse shows like the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, APHA, ApHC, and AQHA World Shows, and the Arizona Sun Circuit are just a few events that now include free clinics in their schedules as a perk for exhibitors and the public.

Katsy Leeman – Reaching the Top in Divergent Disciplines

October 13, 2015 Comments Off

Striving to become a champion in any discipline is a challenge, but one that’s not too daunting for 22 year-old Katsy Leeman, of Massillon, Ohio, who often takes on many events at a time. Leeman competes in Reining at top NRHA events and Western Pleasure at the top AQHA and NSBA events and is determined to be the best at both.

Performance Halter – What Are Judges Looking For?

October 12, 2015 Comments Off

In an effort to encourage and reward the concept of form-to-function, AQHA introduced Performance Halter classes in 2007. Since their inception, they have steadily gained popularity and are now some of the largest classes at shows across the United States. Performance Halter was designed to reward performance horses that are conformationally correct and structurally sound.

Tax Matters – Are “Ag-Gag” Laws Constitutional?

October 11, 2015 Comments Off

“Ag-gag” is the term used to describe anti-whistleblower laws that apply within the agriculture industry. About half a dozen states have passed laws to criminalize surreptitious filming of alleged abuses of animals on farms and ranches. These laws are an attempt to prevent undercover investigative reporting or whistleblowing by employees, and to suppress the use of the videos to build support for stronger penalties for the abuse of cows, chickens, hogs or other animals. Ag-gag laws are justified as a way of preventing interference with agricultural production.

Mark Harrell Horse Shows Takes Over Florida!

October 10, 2015 Comments Off

If you’re active in the horse industry and enjoy competing at some of the nation’s largest breed circuits, chances are you’ve attended a show put on by the team at Mark Harrell Horse Shows, which routinely handles more than 100,000 AQHA entries annually.

What You Didn’t Know About Liability Insurance

October 9, 2015 Comments Off

Every year, you write the check to your insurance agent, fully expecting that you’re covered for liabilities arising from your horse-related activities. But what if a claim or lawsuit is brought against you, and you discover that you’re not covered for it?

Headley Quarter Horses – It’s All In The Family

October 8, 2015 Comments Off

Steve and Kathy Headley and their daughter Sarah have come on strong in the Halter world over the past ten years. Their involvement in the horse industry has grown from a wholesome family hobby to a powerhouse in breeding, sales and competition.