2016 Paint Horse Congress Introduces Elite Series, Saddles and Buckles For Non-Pros, 100% Payback in 3-Year-Old WP
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Paint Horse Congress Introduces Elite Series, Saddles and Buckles For Non-Pros, 100% Payback in 3-Year-Old WP
“We’re continuing the tradition of staging a ‘limited’ event at this year’s Congress by offering three Limited Horse/Limited Non Pro classes: Trail, Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure,” says Show Manager Karen Kennedy. “We’re adding to the mix a 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Jackpot class.”
Continue reading …Standing The Test Of Time – The Talent Of Michael Colvin
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on Standing The Test Of Time – The Talent Of Michael Colvin
After Michael Colvin won Senior Trail at the 2014 AQHA World Show, one of the first things he did was credit the past trainer of his mount, PF Put It N Park.
Continue reading …2016 NCQHA Little River Circuit Celebrates 40th Anniversary in New Location!
May 12, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 NCQHA Little River Circuit Celebrates 40th Anniversary in New Location!
“Brad Gibby told us he won a trophy at the Little River Farm Circuit in 1976, when it was held in Southern Pines, NC. at the Little River Farm! The show had to move when the farm was sold around 1990, and it went to Lake Waccamaw, NC. We stayed there with the exception of one year and moved to Camden, SC. in 2010.”
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Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever. It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.
Continue reading …Never the Same- A Personal Blog on the Loss of a Foal
May 11, 2016 Comments Off on Never the Same- A Personal Blog on the Loss of a Foal
I think, as you lose more horses in life, it gets easier on some obscure level; but, it seems to taint you forever. In certain ways, you are even more fragile and loving about your animals, but much harder and stoic about them as well. You almost can’t put your finger on exactly how, but guardedness is forever present, perhaps after that sweet innocence is lost. Or maybe that’s just how it affects me.
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When up-and-coming, young horse trainer Aaron Moses jogged into the Congress pen last year aboard a then 2-year-old gelding named Zippin A Breeze, the judges weren’t the only ones to take notice.
Continue reading …Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
May 9, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
The Elite Halter Futurity is open to AQHA, APHA, PHBA, ApHC, and ABRA stallions. All weanlings sired by enrolled stallions will be eligible to show.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Photos From 142nd Kentucky Derby With Courtney Suthoff
May 9, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Photos From 142nd Kentucky Derby With Courtney Suthoff
Special thanks to AQHA amateur competitor Courtney Suthoff for sharing some great photos from behind the scenes at the 142nd Kentucky Derby! Did you make it to the Derby this year? If so, share your photos by e-mailing b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …Dangers of the Dreaded Red Bag Delivery
May 5, 2016 Comments Off on Dangers of the Dreaded Red Bag Delivery
“The oxygen tank couldn’t inflate the foal’s lungs, so I ended up taking deep draws of oxygen from the tank and blowing into the foal to keep it alive. We ended up running out of oxygen about two miles from the hospital, but by that time it was breathing on its own, with occasional help from me.”
Continue reading …Judges Named For 2016 AQHA World Shows
May 4, 2016 Comments Off on Judges Named For 2016 AQHA World Shows
“The AQHA World Championship shows are the most prestigious events in the equine industry, and it is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge these events,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director of judges.
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