Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Announces Expanded Equestrians With Disabilities Show
January 26, 2016 Comments Off on Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Announces Expanded Equestrians With Disabilities Show
“We had the largest EWD show in the nation last year, and we are expecting more entries this year. We already have participants from Texas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi who have made stall reservations and are planning to attend.”
Continue reading …New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit
January 25, 2016 Comments Off on New Addition to Mark Harrell Horse Show Calendar is 2016 Sun and Surf Circuit
The 2016 Sun and Surf will host six AQHA shows over four days with judges to include Scott Neuman, Kelly Chapman, Brad Kearns, Sissy Anderson, Pierre Briere, and Steve Meadows.
Continue reading …Strong Reaction to Changes in APHA World Show Point Allocation/Breeders’ Trust
January 22, 2016 Comments Off on Strong Reaction to Changes in APHA World Show Point Allocation/Breeders’ Trust
Following the announcement earlier this week that APHA has made changes to the way World Show points will be allocated, starting in 2016, the news was met with a strong reaction among members. Here’s what a few of our readers had to say.
Continue reading …Test Tube Foal Born Using Egg Harvested From Mare That Died 11 Months Earlier
January 21, 2016 Comments Off on Test Tube Foal Born Using Egg Harvested From Mare That Died 11 Months Earlier
“At the moment, we can freeze stallion sperm reliably but not horse eggs or embryos. However, ICSI embryos are smaller and more robust to the freezing process. Now that this method has proved successful, it could be possible to use it more routinely and widely for the purposes of conservation.”
Continue reading …APHA Trainer Tina Langness Breaks Into the Jewelry Biz With CHARMING, Elegant Horse Hair Jewelry
January 20, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Trainer Tina Langness Breaks Into the Jewelry Biz With CHARMING, Elegant Horse Hair Jewelry
“Doing the memorial bracelets has been rewarding. There is such a connection and a special feeling I get knowing the importance of the hair I’m handling.
Continue reading …8-Year-Old Pony Trainer Addy Kenley is Saving For Her Future and Helping Kill-Pen Ponies in the Process
January 19, 2016 Comments Off on 8-Year-Old Pony Trainer Addy Kenley is Saving For Her Future and Helping Kill-Pen Ponies in the Process
“It’s through this tiny training operation that Kristin hopes her daughter will learn the values of honesty, integrity, how to overcome her fears, and money management.”
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Horses Prove They Can Do More Than Go Low and Slow During AZ. Sun Circuit Horse Race
January 18, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Horses Prove They Can Do More Than Go Low and Slow During AZ. Sun Circuit Horse Race
“The crowd was ecstatic to see some of the best Western Pleasure horses in the country, along with an A-list of trainers, in a flat out gallop around the arena.”
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If you plan on attending the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Jan. 15- Feb. 6th, don’t be surprised if you see someone on the Carnival Midway, buying cotton candy, while carrying a handgun in a shoulder holster.
Continue reading …BIG CHANGES- Modifications Approved to AQHA Stewards Program
January 14, 2016 Comments Off on BIG CHANGES- Modifications Approved to AQHA Stewards Program
A change is coming to American Quarter Horse Association competitions, as modifications to the AQHA stewards program roll out in 2016. Under these modifications, stewards will now be assigned to specific regions, will no longer be permitted to actively show in AQHA competition and will be required to attend steward seminars to expand their knowledge on animal welfare.
Continue reading …Soggy Start to Arizona Sun Circuit Gives Way to Clear Skies and Competition
January 13, 2016 Comments Off on Soggy Start to Arizona Sun Circuit Gives Way to Clear Skies and Competition
More quick thinking and help from WestWorld resulted in an alternate location for Trail classes. An area dubbed “The Pad” was built up with good footing on top of a parking area adjacent to its customary arena and lights were brought in.
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