Budweiser Clydesdales Bed Down at The Sanctuary on Their Way to the Horse Show!
February 24, 2016 Comments Off on Budweiser Clydesdales Bed Down at The Sanctuary on Their Way to the Horse Show!
When it came time to decide where these beloved equines would bed down for the night, the team turned to The Sanctuary, Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, Florida. The beautiful facility with ample pastures set underneath the shade of massive oak trees provides the perfect respite for a little rest and relaxation during their trip to Florida.
Continue reading …$2,000 Harris Challenge Coming to 2016 SOQHA Madness
February 24, 2016 Comments Off on $2,000 Harris Challenge Coming to 2016 SOQHA Madness
In addition to the $15,000 check the winners of the Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP and Coughlin Maiden will each receive, the rider will get an additional $2,000 if he or she wins while riding in a Harris saddle!
Continue reading …An Equestrian Student’s Advice: “Don’t Be So Quick to Judge”
February 23, 2016 Comments Off on An Equestrian Student’s Advice: “Don’t Be So Quick to Judge”
Because TCS affects only her face and skull, Hogya isn’t limited in her riding activities. She does have a bone anchor hearing aid in her right occipital bone. Without it, she couldn’t hear her instructor, or announcers during horse shows. Her riding helmet accommodates her hearing aid easily.
Continue reading …OSU Unveils State of the Art, Multi-Million Dollar Equine Center
February 19, 2016 Comments Off on OSU Unveils State of the Art, Multi-Million Dollar Equine Center
“Our new multi-million-dollar center is state of the art and has a teaching barn, small indoor arena, classrooms, feed and tack rooms, a wash rack and a treatment area, all made possible by the generosity of horse enthusiasts who believe in what we are doing in support of Oklahoma’s equine industry,” said Clint Rusk, head of the OSU Department of Animal Science.
Continue reading …#HappyNationalWineDay! “A Horse is Like a Glass of Fine Wine…”
February 18, 2016 Comments Off on #HappyNationalWineDay! “A Horse is Like a Glass of Fine Wine…”
There’s a saying that goes a little something like this… “A horse is like a glass of fine wine; you can’t have just one!” Maybe that’s not exactly the way it goes, but it fits pretty well with today, February 18th, being National Wine Day.
Continue reading …Don’t be Like Henry VIII; Wear a Helmet!
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on Don’t be Like Henry VIII; Wear a Helmet!
According to research from Yale University, it’s believed that Henry VIII’s erratic behavior may have been the result of traumatic brain injuries sustained during his equestrian pursuits. During one jousting match, a horse fell on top of Henry, which caused him to lose consciousness for two hours. “Historians agree his behavior changed after 1536,’’ Salardini says.
Continue reading …Appaloosa Horse Club and Arabian Horse Club Partner to Host First Multi-Breed National Endurance Championship Ride
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on Appaloosa Horse Club and Arabian Horse Club Partner to Host First Multi-Breed National Endurance Championship Ride
The ApHC looks forward to holding the eleventh Appaloosa National Championship Endurance Ride (ANCER) concurrently with the Arabian Horse Association Distance Nationals. This 50-mile ride is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) and will begin at Frank’s Ranch, 430853 E 220 Rd, Vinita, OK. Registered Appaloosas that are also registered with AHA as half-Arabian may enter both National Championships.
Continue reading …APHA Honored with Texas Historical Marker at Site of Founders’ Meeting
February 17, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Honored with Texas Historical Marker at Site of Founders’ Meeting
Recognized with official Texas historical marker #17745, the sign was installed on the Chilis’ property, which sits on the original site of the Curtwood Motel coffee shop where the like-minded horsemen and -women worked to legitimize the American Paint Horse as a breed with defining standards.
Continue reading …10 Reasons to Enter AQHA Level 1 Championships
February 16, 2016 Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Enter AQHA Level 1 Championships
Entries are due:
March 15 for the Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships
March 15 for the AQHA West Level 1 Championships
April 1 for the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships
Happy Presidents’ Day: Celebrating Our Nation’s Leaders and Their Horses
February 15, 2016 Comments Off on Happy Presidents’ Day: Celebrating Our Nation’s Leaders and Their Horses
It’s a well-known fact that Ronald and Nancy Reagan loved riding horses on the grounds of their Rancho Del Cielo in Santa Barbara, CA. However, did you know that Caroline Kennedy’s pony, Macaroni, frequently grazed on the White House grounds and greeted foreign dignitaries?
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