Horse Industry Stabilizing and Seeing Positive Growth, According to Recent Study
August 14, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Industry Stabilizing and Seeing Positive Growth, According to Recent Study
“It appears the industry is beginning to recover from the Great Recession of 2008, as indicated by the percentage of respondents participating in the industry, either through owning/managing horses or competing with them, at the same or greater levels than three years ago,” said Jill Stowe, Ph.D., associate professor of agricultural economics at the University of Kentucky, who analyzed the data and consulted on the results.
Continue reading …AQHA Youth World Special Mention #1- The Australian Ladies
August 7, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Youth World Special Mention #1- The Australian Ladies
Three lovely ladies came all the way from Australia to compete here at the Youth World Show. Whether they competed with their own horses or utilized a show lease, each one of these ladies deserves commendation for making it back to a very tough Western Pleasure Finals and placing in the top 16 in the country.
Continue reading …Fantastic Freestyle Fun at 2015 AQHA Youth World!
August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Fantastic Freestyle Fun at 2015 AQHA Youth World!
Winning the Showmanship Freestyle was Madelynne Herlocker with He Invested Wisely. Herlocker chose a Rocky-theme for her pattern to honor her aunt Doris, who is currently battling cancer.
Continue reading …AQHA Youth World Special Mention #2: Three Back-to-Back Finals in One Day
August 7, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Youth World Special Mention #2: Three Back-to-Back Finals in One Day
First up, she showed Call Me Blazin Hot to place fourth in Hunter Under Saddle. Then, she returned in Western Pleasure with Moon Me and placed 14th. Finally, she concluded the day by placing seventh in Equitation with Call Me Blazing Hot.
Continue reading …Born 34 Days Too Early, Premature Palomino Colt Goes on to Become World/Reserve World Champ in Three Different Breeds
August 7, 2015 Comments Off on Born 34 Days Too Early, Premature Palomino Colt Goes on to Become World/Reserve World Champ in Three Different Breeds
34 days too early and born with no hair, the colt had every reason not to survive.
Continue reading …Open Letter From Reichert Celebration to Exhibitors
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Open Letter From Reichert Celebration to Exhibitors
We would like to take this time to confirm that will not be having The Reichert Celebration this year in Texas, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have it in the future.
Continue reading …Multiple APHA World Champion Kassi Jones Signs With TCU Equestrian Team
August 1, 2015 Comments Off on Multiple APHA World Champion Kassi Jones Signs With TCU Equestrian Team
A two-time World Champion in Showmanship, Jones recently claimed APHA World Championship accolades in Horsemanship, while also being crowned the 2015 APHA World Champion in Trail. She also garnered Reserve World Champion honors in Hunt Seat Equitation during the 2014 show season.
Continue reading …A Look at Horse Trailer Accidents: Part 1
July 30, 2015 Comments Off on A Look at Horse Trailer Accidents: Part 1
If there is a fire in or near your trailer, your horse’s first instinct is to run. Horses are prey animals. So when they are trapped lying down in a trailer with fire near, it sets up a traumatic scene. Best move for fire? If you have something that will blindfold your horse, it will ease his stress level.
Continue reading …Best Wishes to Georgia Vernal Following Heart Surgery
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on Best Wishes to Georgia Vernal Following Heart Surgery
Her mother Kim is happy to report that Georgia is now out of ICU and doing well. Her family is appreciative for the continued prayers and support from their family and friends in the industry.
Continue reading …New $52 Million, 250-Room Hotel Planned Within Walking Distance of Will Rogers Memorial Center
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on New $52 Million, 250-Room Hotel Planned Within Walking Distance of Will Rogers Memorial Center
Apparently, this will serve as the primary hotel for the new 14,000-seat arena to be built at the Equestrian Center. Good news for equestrian events that take place annually at the Center the developer will be required to enter into room block agreements for events at the show grounds for ten years!
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