Clark and McDonald wed
AQHA trainer Allison Clark, of Bonaire, Georgia, wed Kevan McDonald in an afternoon ceremony on Sept. 2, in St. Simons Island, Georgia. Clark is a top Hunter Under Saddle rider in AQHA and NSBA events.
Zuidemas welcome a boy
AQHA trainer Jamie Zuidema and his wife, Anna welcomed a son on Sept. 1. The new arrival, named Wendell David Zuidema, weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and was 20 inches long. Zuidema owns and operates Jamie Zuidema Show Horses in Cumming, Iowa.
Support horses in need through the Texas Equine Veterinary Association
APHA is teaming up with the Texas Equine Veterinary Association to offer aid to the horses and horse owners affected by Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding. TEVA is coordinating large-scale distributions of feed and veterinary supplies, securing temporary animal housing and more; we encourage APHA members interested in helping to consider donating to TEVA. In addition to physical […]
Whitney Wilson gained new perspective after accident
As the daughter of two highly successful horse trainers Whitney Wilson, of Findlay, Ohio, grew up in the saddle. When she was 7 years old she won the Quarter Horse Congress Small Fry Horsemanship aboard a bay roan gelding named Iron It Out. But one thing a lot of people don’t know about Whitney is […]
AQHA Animal Welfare
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved recommendations from the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission that will affect tie-down roping classes, as well as the use of furosemide (Lasix®) in show horses. Furosemide (Lasix®) After an Executive Committee-requested review of Lasix, the Executive Committee has approved a maximum permitted plasma concentration of furosemide of […]
AAEP Accepting Donations to Assist Horses Affected by Hurricane
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund is accepting aid to help horses in Texas, Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Harvey. Fund donations will be distributed among credible programs and organizations that are helping with recovery and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath and towards preparedness efforts for future disasters. […]
Masterson Farms closes the book for RL Best Of Sudden
Masterson Farms, LLC, the home of RL Best Of Sudden, today announced that it will close his book to outside mares for the 2018 breeding season. Ken Masterson discussed the reasons for having limited his book in the past and for now closing it. He noted “RL Best Of Sudden will be 16 years of […]
Rea and Ferguson tie the knot
AQHA professional trainer Rusty Rea wed Taylor Ferguson on Aug. 27 in Kentucky. Rusty owns and operates Rea Quarter Horses, where he trains all-around horses (with a specialty in Trail) and coaches youth and amateur competitors. His new wife, originally from New Jersey, met Rusty when she moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Louisville.
Stressed? New studies suggest to spend more time with your horse
Horse owners know that spending time with horses is good for the human soul. One whiff of sweet horse scent dissolves stress for a bad day at the office. A positive ride or quiet grooming time melts life’s tensions. “I’ve had clients show up so frazzled from a day at work that I’ll just get […]
The Banta family announces the sale of A Touch Of Sudden
Brian and Sherrie Banta announced the sale of A Touch Of Sudden to Tony Wood via their Facebook page. “On behalf of all of us at Banta Performance Horses we would like to thank each and every one of you who have blessed us with joining in on our journey with our boy A Touch […]
August Internet Horse Auctions
Bidding is now open for the two August Internet Auctions from Professional Horse Services, LLC,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The Reiner, Cutter and Cow Horse Auction will close on the evening of August 23, beginning at 7:00 PM Eastern time, and the August Internet Auction, offering Pleasure, All-Around and Halter […]
Rusty Rea: Kentucky trainer puts success of clients first
Make no mistake, Shelbyville, Kentucky trainer Rusty Rea likes to win. But it’s not his whole life. What’s more important to him is the success of his clients. “My favorite part is watching customers find moments of success with their horses whether it is in the show arena or at the farm,” he explained. “It […]