Show horses, as a general rule, are well vaccinated. It’s worth the expense to keep these horses on a regular vaccination schedule for the flu/rhino vaccine (Equine Influenza and Equine Rhinopneumonitis) strangles and equine herpesvirus I and IV since these respiratory viruses may be “shared” between horses. “Vaccination will help to reduce the chances of […]
The Premier Sires program has announced that it will cancel its Kentucky event, scheduled for May 27-31. The following is an announcement from founder Claire Binkowski: We are disappointed to have to share the news that The Premier Kentucky, which was scheduled to be held May 27-31 at the Kentucky Horse Park and managed by Michelle Forness […]
In 2017, American Quarter Horse Association competitor Katherine Tobin found herself in an interesting predicament. She had purchased Hereicomagain (Chloe), a 2013 brown mare by Good I Will Be and out of Lookouthereicome as a yearling, and the mare was already winning Green Western Pleasure classes and racking up AQHA points. Tobin knew she had […]
Now is the time to turn horses or saddles into cash or shop for your new horse. Entries are still accepted for the two April Internet Auctions. Shoppers can view the Internet auction catalogs for the Spring Reiner and Cow Horse Internet Auction and the April Internet Auction,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The auctions have been […]
The awards – trophy jackets, ribbons and buckles – that exhibitors bring home from shows serve as memorable keepsakes they can display forever. Some people are fortunate enough to have many years of successful shows, filling their homes with incredible mementos. One trend increasing in popularity over the last decade is repurposing awards to create […]
The following seven rule change proposals were passed with early implementation at the 2020 APHA Convention on March 1. Six go into effect April 1, and one goes into effect May 1. Additionally, the elected directorship voted on implementation of new APHA By-Laws, which went into immediate effect as of March 1, 2020. A following […]
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been closed due to concerns about coronavirus after a local man with no recent travel history tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Sylvester Turner made the announcement on Wednesday, causing participants and spectators to scramble to make alternative arrangements. Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a news […]
Rebecca Bailey’s American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) mare Ona Impulse was a Western Pleasure powerhouse in her day. She won the Open 2-year-old Championship at the Congress and the AQHA World Championship Show. As a 3-year-old, won the Open 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the Congress and has an AQHA Youth World Championship to her credit. […]
He’s the kind of horse that catches your eye. With his striking bay roan color, two hind socks and a snip of pink on his nose, VS Goodride (Boss), a 2015 stallion by VS Flatline and out of World Champion and World and Congress Champion producer, Goody Goody Gumdrops, draws attention even on a walk out to […]
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Youth World Show scholarship program helps youth win money that can be put toward their education at the college, university or trade school of their choice. In fact, each year, the APHA Youth World Championship Show awards more than $160,000 in scholarships. Mark your calendars now for the 2020 […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the appointment of Stephanie Lynn as executive director effective Jan. 1. Dianne Eppers, who has been employed by NSBA since 2005 and served as Executive Director for over a decade, will move to the position of senior advisor. “Since its inception, NSBA has been a part of my […]
Two Internet Horse auctions, offering close to 100 horses, close on tonight and on Dec. 5. The Show Prospect Internet Auction which includes weanling through 3 year-old prospects for Pleasure, Halter and Performance events, closes tonight The December Internet Auction closes on Dec. 5, according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. The December Internet Auction features AQHA Supreme Champion Stallion, […]