Most horse owners are worried about how to prepare and plan for the death of a horse. But have you ever considered that your horse may out live you? What happens then? Surely someone will take care of your horse, right? You may think that family members or friends will simply take care of your […]
In the realm of equine sports medicine, regenerative therapies have become commonplace treatment options for the injured performance horse. Regenerative medicine is an encompassing term for treatment modalities that utilize the horse’s own body to encourage the best healing possible. This is achieved by promoting the development of increased blood flow to the damaged area. […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Annelise Kimmel and Michael Majors, of Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter, on Feb. 18. The new arrival, named Montana Jane, weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20-inches at birth. Annelise is the owner of Carolina Moon/Wild West Furniture. Michael is the owner of Majors Supply in Monroe, Ohio.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) have successfully developed a new test to systemically detect the local administration of illicit, gene doping therapies in equine athletes. The findings from the novel study, supported in part by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, are a significant breakthrough […]
Entries are still being accepted for the March Professional Horse Services Internet Auctions. “Entries will stay open longer due to sellers having difficulty getting photos and videos because of the recent bad weather across the Country. Entries close on Feb. 28 and bidding will close on March 2 and 4,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. Sellers can […]
The American Quarter Horse Association announces that the 2021 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), will be held in conjunction with the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show. The 2021 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World are slated for Nov. 1-20 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. “AQHA made several modifications […]
The AQHA Executive Committee recently voted to approve the recommendation by the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission to add medroxyprogesterone acetate to the list of prohibited drugs, per AQHA Rule VIO401. Beginning Aug. 15, medroxyprogesterone acetate will be considered a prohibited substance to protect the welfare and integrity of the American Quarter Horse. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has made great strides in the way the Association supports members and customers; however, AQHA leadership realizes there is much more to do to enhance AQHA programs and services offered. To support the effort for technology improvements and maintain strong service-staff teams, AQHA has restructured the Association’s leadership team and […]
There are many situations where embryo transfer is the way to go. If you have a mare that you want to show, but also want a foal out of, or if you have a mare that you think may be damaged carrying a foal, you might want to consider embryo transfer. Advances in science and […]
“Bidding will close on two Stallion Service Auctions this week, featuring breedings to 240 Top Halter and Pleasure Stallions registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC and Color Breeds,” according to Mike Jennings, of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Many World Champions and World Champion Sires are offered in these auctions.” CLOSING Tuesday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 p.m. EST […]
Legendary mare Ms Flashy Goodbar passed away January 24, 2021 at Voge Quarter Horses in Whitesboro, Texas. The 2002 mare by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Ms Flashy Hotrodder first loped into the spotlight when she was named the Reserve Champion in the Reichert 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Challenge with Randy Wilson. She went […]
The 2020 Tom Powers Futurity marked the opening and the very first horse show held at the new World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. From December 16-20, 2020, top exhibitors flocked to Ocala to not only show with some of the top futurity horses in the country, but to also see “Disney World for Equestrians” […]
