RGP Database Reaches Billion Dollar Milestone
April 1, 2015 Comments Off on RGP Database Reaches Billion Dollar Milestone
Purchased by the American Quarter Horse Association in 2014 to enhance AQHA member services, the RGP database currently contains more than 264,000 horses, 1,500,000 performance lines and $1 billion in horse earnings, covering every performance event related to American Quarter Horses.
Continue reading …Ever Heard of a Rider Swap Class? Sounds Like Fun!
March 31, 2015 Comments Off on Ever Heard of a Rider Swap Class? Sounds Like Fun!
The class that is generating the most excitement seems to be the rider swap class. This class consists of a team of two riders and one horse. The first rider will ride the horse, walk, trot and canter/lope the first direction and then come to the middle where the second rider will mount and do the same to the other direction.
Continue reading …EC Foal of the Day: Courtesy of All Time Fancy
March 31, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal of the Day: Courtesy of All Time Fancy
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day is actually a video clip! Check out this cutie named “Vana,” an APHA filly by All Time Fancy and out of Reserve World Champion Zippin Outa Lace. Proudly owned by Kyle and Stacey Pape.
Continue reading …Last Minute Reminders For SOQHA Madness Show
March 30, 2015 Comments Off on Last Minute Reminders For SOQHA Madness Show
For those of you watching along at home, iEquine.com will be broadcasting the entire show. Click here to watch: http://www.iequine.com/events/2015/04/madness-show-2015
Continue reading …Maryland Horse Chase- Statewide Scavenger Hunt This April
March 27, 2015 Comments Off on Maryland Horse Chase- Statewide Scavenger Hunt This April
Scavenger hunt participants will have the opportunity to visit many of the centers, earn points by completing challenges and then have a chance to win more than $10,000 worth of horse-related prizes, including free riding lessons, riding apparel and tickets to horse events.
Continue reading …NCHA Super Stakes Has Begun in Fort Worth- $2.8 Million Payout!
March 27, 2015 Comments Off on NCHA Super Stakes Has Begun in Fort Worth- $2.8 Million Payout!
Those then 3-year-old horses will now return to Fort Worth for another shot claiming their portion of what is one of the largest payouts in equine history. Slated to offer more than $2 million in cash and prizes, the Super Stakes focuses on the breeding of top cutting horses and all horses entered must have been sired by a prescribed stallion.
Continue reading …In Honor of AQHA’s 75th Anniversary, “They Still Ride Good Horses”
March 27, 2015 Comments Off on In Honor of AQHA’s 75th Anniversary, “They Still Ride Good Horses”
In honor of the American Quarter Horse Association’s 75th anniversary, author Jim Jennings wrote about the Association’s past 25 years. The book tells about the trials and tribulations of what is still the largest equine breed registry in the world from 1990 through 2014.
Continue reading …North Texas Tack Swap- April 12th in Fort Worth
March 26, 2015 Comments Off on North Texas Tack Swap- April 12th in Fort Worth
“We’re really pleased with the variety of tack that’s coming. People are bringing everything from high-end show clothing and other show tack to equipment for the casual and beginner equestrian.”
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We would like to send Happy Birthday wishes to one of our good friends in the horse industry, Carol Harris, of Bo-Bett Farm of Reddick, Florida. Carol celebrates her 92nd birthday today, March 26th!
Continue reading …Remembering APHA Competitor Lauren Michelle Kelly
March 26, 2015 Comments Off on Remembering APHA Competitor Lauren Michelle Kelly
Fond Memories of APHA Competitor Lauren Michelle Kelly
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