ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect March 18th- Are You Prepared?
March 13, 2018 Comments Off on ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect March 18th- Are You Prepared?
“This is really an hours-of-service issue. How do you haul livestock, live animals, and comply with the mandate, the hours-of-service law?” Sen. Jerry Moran, republican representative from Kansas said. “From a human and commonsense point of view, what we have today doesn’t work.”
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results from 2018 Bellringer Circuit
March 12, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results from 2018 Bellringer Circuit
“We had a great turnout and had so much fun with the ‘Second Chance to Win Raffle.’ This raffle was for those who did not place first under any judge. We had 55 items to give away, and it was very well received,” she says. “My mission, as photographer, for this show, was to showcase the reason why we show- the horse. Between the great High Point All Around awards, the raffle, and the good numbers showing, it was a great show for all. “
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
The 2009 AQHA stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina was not only a World Champion, multiple Reserve World Champion, and Congress Champion, in his own right; he was also a multiple World Champion and Congress Champion producing sire.
Continue reading …Achieving the Unimaginable, While Keeping Everything in Perspective- 4 High Point Titles For 1 Horse- Classic Circle
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Achieving the Unimaginable, While Keeping Everything in Perspective- 4 High Point Titles For 1 Horse- Classic Circle
“The funny thing is we decided not to obsess about the rankings. We all made a pact to do our thing and focus on our own personal best at every show. None of us wanted the pressure of point chasing. That takes the fun out of why we really enjoy showing. In fact, my mom and Virginia didn’t even let me know that I was leading until after the Congress. That’s when we all sat down and looked at the points and said, ‘Wow, this might happen.'”
Continue reading …Sun Circuit NSBA Donkey Race a Huge Hit For Crisis Fund Charity- $24,600
March 8, 2018 Comments Off on Sun Circuit NSBA Donkey Race a Huge Hit For Crisis Fund Charity- $24,600
What convinced trainers and exhibitors to strap on helmets, sign injury releases, and mount up on some stubborn, but agile, donkeys? It was all for a good cause.
Continue reading …Yearling Longe Line – It Doesn’t Deserve Such a Bad Rap
March 8, 2018 Comments Off on Yearling Longe Line – It Doesn’t Deserve Such a Bad Rap
The brain of a two-year-old prospect is something akin to a short-fused stick of dynamite crossed with a map that remains partly uncharted territory, or a mystery just clues away from being solved.
Continue reading …2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup Kicks Off at AZ Sun Circuit
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup Kicks Off at AZ Sun Circuit
Kathy Tobin rode RA Undisputed to win Amateur Select Horsemanship and William Cox rode Sleep Machine to win Amateur Select Western Pleasure. Aaron Moses rode Lope With Grace for BS Quarter Horses to win 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure and a check for $1,200. Katie Buff and Only After You won the 3 and 4-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
“I was asked to judge the first-ever AQHA show in South Africa, and, of course, while there, I took my first safari. That was all it took. Fast forward to 2018 and now having seven African countries and 19 trips to the continent under my belt, I know that my passion lies in Kenya.”
Continue reading …If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses
The growth of a rider is a beautiful process to behold. Whether it’s a small fry exhibitor moving up into the big leagues, or a novice rider moving up an age division, a rider’s progression often brings with it the necessity for a new equine partner that matches his/her advancing skill level.
Continue reading …SOQHA Spring Into Action Sees BIG Boost From New Dates and Location
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on SOQHA Spring Into Action Sees BIG Boost From New Dates and Location
Formerly known as the Turkey Circuit, the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Spring Into Action Show benefited on three counts from a name change, date change, and location change. There were a whopping 33 competitors in L1 Youth Horsemanship, 30 in 14-18 Horsemanship, and 27 in L1 Youth Showmanship.
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