Three AQHA Trainers, Recchiuti, Schooler, and Hamilton, Participate in Celebrity Harness Race!
June 8, 2016 Comments Off on Three AQHA Trainers, Recchiuti, Schooler, and Hamilton, Participate in Celebrity Harness Race!
Last night, three AQHA horse trainers threw caution to the wind when they climbed aboard sulkies to participate in a special match race at Hoosier Park in New Castle, Indiana during the Indy Circuit and IQHA State Show.
Continue reading …The Loss of a Fellow Competitor and Friend, In Memory of Kiley Marschand
June 6, 2016 Comments Off on The Loss of a Fellow Competitor and Friend, In Memory of Kiley Marschand
On June 4th, 2016, the world lost Kiley Marschand, a 15-year-old girl who fought against all odds all for the love of showing horses. When Kiley was diagnosed with leukemia, we were saddened, but we fully expected that the girl with the bubbly personality and constant smile would pull through.
Continue reading …2016 Redbud Spectacular Results and Photos (6/13 UPDATED)
June 6, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Redbud Spectacular Results and Photos (6/13 UPDATED)
The 2016 Redbud Spectacular is well underway in Oklahoma City and thanks to Don Moore of Mane Events we have results to share from the first portion of the show. All-around judges at the show include Sissy Anderson, Elizabeth Baker, Ryan Kail, Keith Miller, Judd Paul, Nancy Renfro, Curtis Reynolds, Sara Simons, Courtney Fuller, and […]
Continue reading …APHA Lifetime Leading Youth Hunt Seat Horse, Spot Me A Seven, Has a New Side Gig
June 3, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Lifetime Leading Youth Hunt Seat Horse, Spot Me A Seven, Has a New Side Gig
“I had no idea that Harley would be a part of my wedding until rehearsal night… My trainers showed up with him and a carriage that was her great grandfathers that they had restored… His birthday was the same day as my wedding!”
Continue reading …2016 WSQHA Trophy Circuit Sees Entry Boost of 700+
June 2, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 WSQHA Trophy Circuit Sees Entry Boost of 700+
“It was an awesome show with a large turnout and big classes,” says WSQHA Show Secretary Linsey O’ Donnell. “Large classes equaled long days. The biggest classes were L1 Showmanship (19) and L1 Horsemanship (19).”
Continue reading …Former AQHA Youth World Champ, Abby Floyd, Makes Top 10 in Miss USA Competition!
June 1, 2016 Comments Off on Former AQHA Youth World Champ, Abby Floyd, Makes Top 10 in Miss USA Competition!
Congratulations to Abby Floyd who made it into the Top 10 on Sunday evening during the Miss USA finals!
Continue reading …Texas Memorial Day Spectacular Recap with Lucie Lundquist and Mary Katherine Camp
May 31, 2016 Comments Off on Texas Memorial Day Spectacular Recap with Lucie Lundquist and Mary Katherine Camp
Hey y’all! This is Lucie Lundquist and Mary Katherine Camp here from the Texas Paint Horse Club’s Memorial Day Spectacular! We both compete under the guidance of Simons Show Horses in 14-18 all around events.
Continue reading …Prouhet, Foster, Andrews, and Menke Are Big Winners During Premier Paint Sires Limited Series in Utah
May 31, 2016 Comments Off on Prouhet, Foster, Andrews, and Menke Are Big Winners During Premier Paint Sires Limited Series in Utah
The second leg of the Premier Paint Sires Limited Series took place over the weekend at the Utah Paint Horse Club’s Paint-O-Rama/Zone 2 Show and big winners include Dan Prouhet, Kelli Foster, Colten Andrews, and Courtney Menke.
Continue reading …Avoid Clostridial Myositis When Administering Banamine
May 30, 2016 Comments Off on Avoid Clostridial Myositis When Administering Banamine
“I was afraid it might start bleeding, but when I pulled my finger out of the wound, gas rushed out of that hole and the stench was foul. I opened it more, grabbed chunks of necrotic muscle tissue and dragged it out. I opened the infected area, packed it with penicillin-soaked gauze, and started the mare on penicillin injections.”
Continue reading …So You Think You Can Be a Horse Judge?
May 27, 2016 Comments Off on So You Think You Can Be a Horse Judge?
“We practiced transferring our placings to the card that’s then handed in to the ring steward. A working knowledge of the penalties is important in order to be able to quickly scribe while continuing to watch the run.”
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