Special One-Year Surgery Anniversary For Congress Champion Small Fry, Miss Allie Paul
November 11, 2015 Comments Off on Special One-Year Surgery Anniversary For Congress Champion Small Fry, Miss Allie Paul
“This is very emotional for both of us, because it still seems like yesterday we were all in the hospital. We are just so proud of her.”
Continue reading …#APHAWorld EC Photo of the Day- Banks is Back!
November 6, 2015 Comments Off on #APHAWorld EC Photo of the Day- Banks is Back!
Many of our readers will remember the inspiring story of longtime APHA exhibitor and former AjPHA President, Banks Ready, who was involved in a devastating car accident on May 24, 2012. Now, he’s back in the winner’s circle!
Continue reading …Kacie Scharf and A Movin Machine Mark Highest Western Riding Score (239) at QH Congress in Past Four Years… Maybe Longer
November 5, 2015 Comments Off on Kacie Scharf and A Movin Machine Mark Highest Western Riding Score (239) at QH Congress in Past Four Years… Maybe Longer
Some stories merit a little investigative reporting… and that was certainly the case when AQHA youth competitor, Kacie Scharf, scored a chart-topping 239 to win Youth 14-18 Western Riding at the 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress with her horse, A Movin Machine.
Continue reading …2016 AQHA Calendar Unveiled- Featuring Member Photography
November 4, 2015 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA Calendar Unveiled- Featuring Member Photography
Earlier in the year, AQHA hosted a photo contest, encouraging all AQHA members to submit photos of an American Quarter Horse. More than 430 entries were received, and AQHA and American Quarter Horse Hall Fame & Museum staff selected 100 to be displayed at the 2015 AQHA Photography Show & Sale, October 24 – November 28 at the Museum. This is the first time member photography has been featured in an exhibit at the Hall of Fame.
Continue reading …Not Your Traditional #ManCrushMonday- Horses and Hunks…
November 2, 2015 Comments Off on Not Your Traditional #ManCrushMonday- Horses and Hunks…
The rippling muscles, long flowing locks, smooth and supple hair coats… Wait a minute. Nope, we’re not talking about a typical Man Crush Monday. We’re going gaga over the stunning equine specimens featured in the 2016 edition of the Horse and Hunk Calendar, which, for the first time ever, is now available in North America.
Continue reading …AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund Online Auction Will Take Place During AQHA World Show
October 30, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund Online Auction Will Take Place During AQHA World Show
“It was freak accident,” Cantleberry recalls. “The severity of smashing this artery is you have a 5 percent chance of making it to the hospital and a 5 percent chance of making it out of surgery, and I was lucky enough to do both.”
Continue reading …Have a Haunted Horseback Halloween!
October 30, 2015 Comments Off on Have a Haunted Horseback Halloween!
Is you’re horse a little spoooooky? While typically not a desirable trait in an equine companion, he will fit in perfectly this upcoming Halloween weekend! There are plenty of haunted hayrides, moonlit trail rides, and horseback costume competitions taking place all over the US.
Continue reading …Celebrate “HalloWhinny” at Kentucky Horse Park Oct. 31st
October 29, 2015 Comments Off on Celebrate “HalloWhinny” at Kentucky Horse Park Oct. 31st
During this popular, season-ending show, park horses and their riders are likely to show up as just about any kind of human/horse costume. Guests will experience fun at HalloWhinny and see some creative costumes with performances set to music.
Continue reading …US Marshals Selling Rita Crundwell’s Trophy Collection
October 29, 2015 Comments Off on US Marshals Selling Rita Crundwell’s Trophy Collection
The collection includes approximately 767 trophies and 122 plaques that Crundwell won at countless horse shows spanning a 22-year period. Not included are 152 belt buckles; those will be sold in smaller lots in a separate online auction of other Crundwell assets in November.
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“We are delighted with this decision,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA Executive Vice President. “Our staff and legal teams have devoted countless hours fighting for our members’ rights, and we’re grateful for the Fifth Circuit’s decision that leaves intact the well-reasoned opinion in AQHA’s favor.”
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