Because of the overwhelming response to today’s National Quarter Horse League Huntfield Derby, the estimated start time for the Low Derby has been moved up to noon. There will be 36 entries compete for the top title as well as cash and prizes.
Continue reading …Chocolate or vanilla? Republican or Democrat? Fort Worth or Oklahoma City? It’s a debate that’s been going on for nearly six years now. Since the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) separated the Open/Amateur World Championship Show from the Youth World Championship Show and moved it to November, exhibitors, trainers, and judges alike have had to make the decision between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City for the AQHA World Championship Show. Starting in 2017, there will no longer be a debate.
Continue reading …While there is no doubt in my mind that Wade would not tell this story himself, I want to give him a shout out for being the epitome and perfect representation of what we all should be in the Paint industry when it comes to extending a helping hand and reaching out to others!
Continue reading …The term “family” means different things to different people. The nuclear family, which consists of a pair of adults and their biological offspring, is no longer the social norm in our society. In the horse world, it’s no different. This new type of family, the “blended” family, brings together people from different backgrounds and bloodlines to form an entirely unique family unit. Their paths might cross later in life, in some cases, but their love for one another is strong, despite lacking a biological connection. For families in the horse industry, taking care of horses and traveling to horse shows helps develop a sense of unity. Through these activities, families are united by their mutual love of horses.
Continue reading …One special event that has already taken place was the Michael Colvin Performance Horses Non Pro Trail Derby. Congratulations to the big winner Dylan Patterson!
Continue reading …46 states across the country have some form of an Equine Activity Liability Act. Are people in the four states without such a law – California, Maryland, Nevada and New York – worse off? If two recent California cases are any indication, courts have shown a willingness to dismiss lawsuits involving people who died in horse-related activities, even without an equine activity liability act.
Continue reading …The crowd saw a World Show first-timer and Intermediate rider win one of the most coveted buckles of the show in 14-18 Western Pleasure. Taylor Meckley rode her horse, Sleepin It Off, to win the class.
Continue reading …Trey Dutton and Chase Peffly represented the gentlemen well by claiming the top two spots in Novice Youth Western Pleasure 13 and Under. Dutton rode Beyond Sensational to win the class, and Chase Peffly rode Justified Expense to win the Reserve World Champion title.
Continue reading …Most horsemen define a club foot as hoof and pastern angle of more than 60 degrees, making the foot more upright than normal. The affected hoof is usually stumpy with a short toe and long, upright heel. Contracture of the flexor muscles and deep digital flexor back tendon (which attaches to the coffin bone inside the hoof) results in the horse walking on the toe—and the heel area doesn’t get much wear. The hoof may have a steeper angle than the pastern; the hoof/pastern axis is often broken forward rather than straight.
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