What Your Horse’s Hoof Angle Might be Telling You
April 4, 2019 Comments Off on What Your Horse’s Hoof Angle Might be Telling You
A horse should have roughly a 50-degree angle of the front wall of the hoof to the ground. The angle of the hoof should match the angle of the dorsal surface of the pastern. If this angle, or line, is broken, it indicates a poor trim due to either too much toe, a concave break in the line, or too much heel, a convex break in the line.
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AQHA competitors traveled to Lake St. Louis, MO. March 28-31 for the Mapleleaf Circuit. Hosted by the Missouri Quarter Horse Association, the show provided a revised schedule judged by Brad Kearns, Chele McGauly, Clint Fullerton, Jeff Greaves, Daren Wright, and Tom McBeath.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Premieres National Championship in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation
April 2, 2019 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Premieres National Championship in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation
Scott Reinartz, leading Investin A Goodbar, was at the top of his game all week and was crowned the National Champion in Select Showmanship. He appreciated the opportunity to show against the other competitors, adding, “You work hard all year and it’s really nice to be recognized in this way.” Dan Yeager with Cracking The Code, Heather Lange with Tell A Rosey Storey, and Karen Lee Tegner-Manseth with Gotta Lotta Style were also in The Final Four.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA Stallion, Double Up Investment
“I first saw Simon when he lived at Highpoint Performance Horses, and I knew there was something special about him then. I knew I wanted foals by him. Never did I know that I would one day have the opportunity to own him.”
Continue reading …WCHA Welcomes Back Junior Weanling World Championship Classes
April 1, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Welcomes Back Junior Weanling World Championship Classes
An additional “twist” to the format of the class is that the exhibitors must be a limited non-pro. “A limited non-pro for these classes is defined as any amateur or youth exhibitor who has not won two AQHA World Championship titles in the last five years,”explains Falcon. AQHA Select World and AQHA Youth World Championship titles are exempt.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- WSQHA No Silver, No Sequins Show
March 29, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- WSQHA No Silver, No Sequins Show
At the No Silver, No Sequins show, Washington State Quarter Horse Youth Association hosted a drive for diapers, socks, clothes, wipes, and more for children in crisis. Also, we accepted AQHYA’s March challenge and dropped off over a truck bed full of items to Hand in Hand. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Continue reading …Quarter Horse and a Canoe Save Calves From Rising Floodwaters
March 28, 2019 Comments Off on Quarter Horse and a Canoe Save Calves From Rising Floodwaters
When the Kottwitz family of Mule Creek Junction, Wyoming knew their calves wouldn’t be able to cross the rapidly rising water, they concocted a genius plan to bring them to safety, with the help of a few friends, a Quarter Horse, and a canoe.
Continue reading …All American Quarter Horse Congress Adds Super Sires in 2019
March 27, 2019 Comments Off on All American Quarter Horse Congress Adds Super Sires in 2019
“With a combined effort of the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the Super Sires program, we will be offering three Super Sires classes this year,” said Dr. Scott Myers, OQHA Executive Director. “In a joint effort to help improve our industry, we are looking forward to working with this exciting new program and we feel these classes will be a great addition to our show.”
Continue reading …Weaning Foals Using the Farmers’ Almanac
March 27, 2019 Comments Off on Weaning Foals Using the Farmers’ Almanac
The Old Farmers’ Almanac has maintained an enduring and faithful readership since its inception in 1792. Early farmers took the Almanac’s advice very seriously for planning, predictions, planting, and animal health. While the world has changed much over the centuries, the Almanac’s Best Days advice continues to be one of its most popular features, right in league with its long range weather forecasts.
Continue reading …Orphaned Foal Adopted by Loving Dog
March 26, 2019 Comments Off on Orphaned Foal Adopted by Loving Dog
“I’m really not sure where Zip gets this from, unless because he was a shelter dog he can sense what’s happening and can tell that the foal was orphaned.”
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