Theft of 15 Championship Buckles Saddens APHA Youth Exhibitor and Enrages Horse Community
September 24, 2013 Comments Off on Theft of 15 Championship Buckles Saddens APHA Youth Exhibitor and Enrages Horse Community
“There’s not a lot you can say,” she says. “People steal. It’s just part of life, and I hate that it happened to her. We will do all we can to find them. I believe in the power of positive thought and prayer.”
Continue reading …AQHA Files Notice of Appeal This Week in Cloning Case
September 24, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Files Notice of Appeal This Week in Cloning Case
Unless and until a stay is granted or AQHA prevails on appeal, the court-mandated rules regarding the registration of clones and their offspring are being incorporated into AQHA’s rules of registration.
Continue reading …The CO. Flood Aftermath: Ten Days Later and the Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Rebuilding Process Has Just Begun
September 23, 2013 Comments Off on The CO. Flood Aftermath: Ten Days Later and the Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Rebuilding Process Has Just Begun
“I’ve seen 197 tornados, but taking the drive up to their place that day I was as nervous as heck for some reason. It was because I knew what I’d probably end up finding and it would hit me personally. I don’t wish this upon anyone.”
Continue reading …“Skinless” Horse and Rider Finds Permanent Home in New York City Times Square Body Worlds Exhibit
September 21, 2013 Comments Off on “Skinless” Horse and Rider Finds Permanent Home in New York City Times Square Body Worlds Exhibit
BODY WORLDS reveals the splendor, form, and function of the human body through Plastination, the science of specimen preservation invented by German anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens. The exhibitions, seen by more than 37 million people worldwide since 1995, have opened to critical acclaim in major global cities including London, Milan, Vienna, and Berlin, but have not, until now, had a permanent home.
Continue reading …Ride an American Quarter Horse, Tour AQHA Hall of Fame, and More During National Day of the Cowboy July 27th in Amarillo
September 7, 2013 Comments Off on Ride an American Quarter Horse, Tour AQHA Hall of Fame, and More During National Day of the Cowboy July 27th in Amarillo
The National Day of the Cowboy is an event that is celebrated around the country, including right here in Amarillo. Local groups have joined forces to teach, entertain and celebrate the eighth annual National Day of the Cowboy with the public. The celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 27 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. This free event will provide entertainment for the whole family.
Continue reading …Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Buying and Selling Horses – Guide to Different Options
When it comes time to sell your horse, the idea is usually met with dread and a hint of cynicism. It’s a difficult process that takes time and a dedication to getting the right pictures, videos, and sales pitch. Buying can be just as painful– the constant searching, questioning, and fact checking. And once it’s all over, there’s a “buyer beware” neon sign flashing in your mind, reminding you that not everyone is always honest.
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It’s world show season and to those of you who have qualified, a big congratulations. Some of you are veterans, but for others this will be your very first time in the coliseum.
Continue reading …Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Sales Disputes Waiting to Happen
When people buy and sell horses, disputes – and sometimes lawsuits – can follow. These conflicts are often avoidable. As a lawyer who drafts contracts and has tried equine contract cases in two states, I write to discuss some problems that can occur in equine sale transactions and suggestions for avoiding them.
Continue reading …EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
August 31, 2013 Comments Off on EC Color Classic – Redefining the Color Breed Horse
Held at the world-renowned Reichert Celebration horse show in Fort Worth, Texas, The Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2 Year-Old Western Pleasure futurity class was created 15 years ago to promote and bring attention to color breed horses in our industry. Today, the class has become a rich tradition at the Reichert Celebration, attracting professional trainers, respectable owners, and a group of the country’s finest two year-old color breed horses each year.
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Fierce competitor, conscientious judge, dedicated breeder, trainer and coach Jarrell Jackson is the owner of Jarrell Jackson Show Horses. He is a true modern horseman, combining a Bachelor Of Science degree in Equine Studies and Reproduction with hands-on, paid-your-dues experience, resulting in one of the top Halter horse breeding, training and showing operations in the country. Originally located in north-central Louisiana, Jarrell Jackson Show Horses have earned multiple World Championships, Reserves and Top Tens in the AQHA, AQHYA, PHBA, ABRA, IBHA World Shows, the AQHA Select World Show, as well as the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.
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