Trail Symposium

Written by Press Release | 13 January 2012
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The majority of horse owners are trail riders — and trail riders today are continuously challenged with losing trails throughout the country. At Horse Expo Pomona, politicians and trail enthusiasts gather to discuss how to keep our horse trails open and maintained, now and in the future, and how to work in harmony with state and federal officials who oversee many of these trails.

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California Cattle Ranch Arson

Written by CBS News | 13 January 2012
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FRESNO, Calif. - Animal rights activists have claimed responsibility for a fire that engulfed 14 tractors and damaged several trailer rigs parked at California's biggest beef processor. No people or animals were reported hurt during the blaze, which began before dawn on Sunday at the Harris Ranch feedlot, in Coalinga, California.

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New Testing Options for APHA

Written by Press Release | 12 January 2012
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The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will use UC Davis exclusively for genetic testing as of January 1, 2012. Working with the California-based lab, APHA will offer a variety of testing options to APHA members. The new testing packages are designed to increase member awareness of the genetic possibilities when breeding their American Paint Horses. Included in the testing options are a comprehensive coat color package, comprehensive disease diagnostic package and selected individual tests.

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67th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show

Written by Press Release | 11 January 2012
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In its 67th year, the 2012 Del Mar National Horse Show will run Thursday, April 19, through Sunday, May 6, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena.  The Del Mar National Horse Show continues to be among the most respected, distinguished and popular equestrian events on the West Coast. Consisting of three distinctly different equestrian disciplines — Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper — the Del Mar National represents the best in competitive opportunities for serious and world-class equestrians and is unrivaled in its entertainment appeal for everyone.

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Online Horse Auction

Written by Press Release | 09 January 2012
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Professional Auction Services, Inc. is producing it’s first online horse auction. Entries are open now for the 43^rd Mid Winter Sale for Quarter Horses and Paints.  The online catalog is available online now and bidding will open on Friday, January 20, 2012.

This marks a shift of the east coast’s longest running catalog auction for Quarter Horses and Paints away from a live auction format to a national online only auction.  “The Eastern Mid Winter Sale changed the way Quarter Horses were sold at auction on the east coast in 1970 and it will change the way they are sold at auction again in 2012,” said Mike Jennings, President of Professional Auction Services, Inc.  “We will do everything that we do for a live auction, handle the promotion, the paperwork and the transaction for the sellers, except rent a facility and hire auction day staff” continued Jennings.

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NRHA Futurity & North American Affiliate Championship

Written by Press Release | 02 January 2012
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The 2011 National Reining Horse Association $540,000-added Open Futurity finals was held at the NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This year’s riders were mounted on world-class reining horses all aiming for the $150,000 championship purse and their share of NRHA Corporate Partner and Futurity Sponsor awards.

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