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“The 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale will be held as an INTERNET auction. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Congress Tri-Chairmen and Sale Committee made the decision to go forward with the Super Sale in an online format in order to provide breeders and owners with a strong marketplace for their horses this fall.

Purina, the American Quarter Horse Association and the Women's Professional Rodeo Association are looking for the outstanding registered American Quarter Horse in each of the PRCA’s timed-event categories and WPRA's barrel racing category.

“Show exhibitors and riders wanting to improve their skills can bid now for lessons with Top trainers in a number of disciplines in the 2020 AQHA Guy Stoops Scholarship INTERNET Auction,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. 

The NRCHA Stallion Stakes, historically held in the Spring, will return to the South Point Hotel and Casino August 22 - 30. The Stallion Stakes features 4-and 5-year-old horses who are sired by subscribed stallions.

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The Arizona Fall Championship is working diligently to produce a complete set of Futurity classes. Below is the list of Futurity classes that will be held at the show. Anyone interested in sponsoring can contact AzQHA CEO Doug Huls 480-390-6867.

The 2020 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby presented by Markel set many records, including three new NRHA Two Million Dollar milestones being reached: Rancho Oso Rio LLC became the newest NRHA Two Million Dollar owners, Jason Vanlandingham crossed the NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider mark, and A Sparkling Vintage became an NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire.

In a year of unprecedented challenges and seemingly endless unknowns, associations have struggled with difficult choices. Key among them has been making decisions that are best for the most members. The National Reining Horse Association, like other equine organizations, has waded through difficult waters, very aware of the reality that what benefits one member can negatively impact another.

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“The Internet catalogs are available for buyers to shop horses in the Pleasure Broodmare and Prospect INTERNET Auction and the July INTERNET Auction,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC.   “There is a nice selection of horses offered in the two auction that include Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and Paints. ” 

The Fan-Favorite Series Returns to RIDE TV on Women’s Equality Day 
RIDE TV is excited to announce that the
long-awaited third season of Cowgirls is premiering on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, which coincides with Women’s Equality Day – this year marking the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment.

It was business as usual for Sanctus LTE $58,232 on Sunday, July 12. Shown by Rodrigo Taboga for Scott Durham, Fort Worth, Tex., the Metallic Cat son scored 223 points to top the first go-round of the NCHA Derby during the 2020 NCHA Metallic Cat Summer Cutting Spectacular in Fort Worth, Tex.

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) 2020-2021 Western National Finals will be held during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Pacific Coast youth have organized a virtual horse show challenge page. Each week, a new challenge is posted and available to enter.

A Vintage Smoke blew into the Jim Norick Coliseum during the Level 4 Open Finals of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby presented by Markel. At the reins was his trainer, Jason Vanlandingham.

Champayne Dreams, owned by Scotty Rice and shown by Tag Rice, came through the 20-horse NCHA Derby Open Finals of the NCHA Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular, with third-place earnings of $19,336.

The 2020 Legacy Ranch Horse Sale will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the historic Prescott Rodeo Grounds in Prescott, Arizona. This highly anticipated annual sale is a collabora- tion between three of Arizona’s largest ranches – the K4 Ranch, Campwood Cattle Company, and the Diamond A Ranch.

Life is full of choices, whether it be simple or one that is tough and takes much deliberation. Even when you finally make up your mind, sometimes you question if you had made the correct choice.

Question: When is it OK to start riding my mare after foaling?

Answer: My initial response is the same as a human obstetrician’s answer would be to a patient who asks how soon she can run a marathon after having a baby: “It depends.” What was her condition before the pregnancy?

Nothing pulls at your heartstrings quite like the sound of a newly weaned foal whinnying frantically to its out of sight mother. Although weaning can be done any time after the foal receives an adequate amount of colostrum, ideally you will wean your foal when it is between 4.5 to 6 months of age. With proper planning and management, you can minimize the stress on both foal and dam during this process.

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In lieu of a serious injury or illness, feed makes up the majority of the annual cost of maintaining a horse. Forage, such as hay or pasture, makes up the bulk of the diet for most horses, and in some, the entire diet.

It only takes one trip to the feed store to marvel at the vast array of equine feed products. The well-stocked shop also features a wide variety of forage, from baled hay to chopped, cubed and pelleted options.

Every year, horse owners gear up for a major battle: fighting flies. This is a battle best fought on two fronts—first, minimizing the number of flies to begin with, and second, keeping your horse comfortable.

What is a pre-purchase examination? At its core, it is an examination to determine the current health status of a horse being considered for purchase. The controversy and problems, up to and including litigation, stem from misunderstanding concerning what the term “examination” means, the role of the seller, the role of the buyer, and the role of the veterinarian.

When Stephenie Bjorkman decided to enter her horse's photo in Farnam's 2019 SuperMask® SuperModel contest, she had no idea how much the competition had grown.

Learn how to match up horses and humans for the most successful horseback-riding combination.

With the right care, you can ride in the same quality saddle for decades.

Complete in Scottsdale, Arizona. A thrilling day of reined cow horse action  wrapped up the main event at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Jack and Phoebe Cooke Memorial Derby. Open and non pro riders took center stage at the WestWorld of Scottsdale in sunny Arizona.