2015 Paint Horse Congress is Underway in Oklahoma
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Paint Horse Congress is Underway in Oklahoma
The 2015 World Wide Paint Horse Congress kicked off yesterday to a big crowd in Tulsa, OK. with preliminary class numbers like 21 in 14-18 Showmanship, 26 in Amateur Showmanship 19-44, and 31 in Amateur Senior Geldings.
Continue reading …AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
After hearing from AQHA’s members, the AQHA Executive Committee decided at its recent meeting in July to modify the requirement.
Continue reading …Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
Dr. Carter’s first Shorty’s hat was a gift from horse industry veteran, Carol Rose. Over the course of ten years, that particular hat traveled to the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Vietnam, Europe, Central America, and New York City. It went fly fishing on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and visited Israel three times.
Continue reading …UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
“They did a blood test, but it’s going to be hard to pinpoint what was used to poison him,” she says. “Especially since they had to give him other medications because he was colicking. With the video surveillance, we hope someone will be caught. This is a terrible thing to happen in our industry.”
Continue reading …Inaugural $1,000 Buckeye Classic Scholarship Winner is Kirsten Nickles!
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Inaugural $1,000 Buckeye Classic Scholarship Winner is Kirsten Nickles!
“Horses have provided me with more than winning a class or qualifying for the Youth World Show. They have provided me with leadership skills, communication skills, and social skills which will help me to live up to my future potential, whatever that may be.”
Continue reading …Presenting the WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge! Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Presenting the WCHA Ranch Horse Challenge! Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle
What’s a Ranch Horse Challenge doing at a Halter Futurity? We had the opportunity to chat with Committee member, Luke Castle, to find out more about this innovative new event.
Continue reading …PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Show Exceeds Expectations With 6,800 Entries
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on PQHA Mid-Summer Madness Show Exceeds Expectations With 6,800 Entries
The PQHA Mid-Summer Madness show sold over 625 stalls, had total entries of almost 6,800 over the four day/six judge event (an increase of 15% from 2014) and boasted over $30,000 in added money and exhibitor benefits. Exhibitors from over 19 states and Canada were represented at the show.
Continue reading …District IV “No Bling” Show Provides Avenue For AQHA Newcomers to “Get Their Boots Wet”
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on District IV “No Bling” Show Provides Avenue For AQHA Newcomers to “Get Their Boots Wet”
The fun, casual atmosphere of these shows emphasize the “No Bling” idea by encouraging competitors to wear a long-sleeved, collared shirt, jeans, cowboy hat, and boots, (all of which are required in the AQHA Rulebook) as well as no fancy tack required.
Continue reading …Trading in Boots and Spurs For Running Shoes at The Buckeye Classic 5K!
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Trading in Boots and Spurs For Running Shoes at The Buckeye Classic 5K!
Over 70 people registered for this morning’s inaugural Buckeye Blitz 5K, which kicked off bright and early at 8:30 am at the Eden Park fairgrounds in Ohio.
Continue reading …Building the Future, Piece by Piece
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Building the Future, Piece by Piece
“The YES Convention is about meeting new people who share your same love of the American Quarter Horse. It’s about being inspired and giving you something to work for. Everyone who attends, leaves with something, whether it be a new friend or a new outlook.”
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