2018 Southern Futurity Champions

Courtesy of National Cutting Horse Association

James Payne owned the Southern Futurity 3-Year-Old Open after he scored 220 points on Stylish Hailee to win the championship and 216 points on Desires A Gun to claim reserve.

Payne also placed fifth in the seven-horse field on Stella Merada to tally earnings of $32,337 in the $52,637 purse finals.

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AQHA World Show 2018

by Kate Sanchez

The 2018 Lucas Oil American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show took place November 1-17, in Oklahoma City, OK. According to AQHA, there were a total of 4,439 entries at this year’s show and the total purse that they were vying for was over $2.3 million! 

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Emergency Equine Evacuations

Wildfires, mudslides, floods—you name it—there are a variety of emergency situations that could require you to evacuate your horses. That’s why it's crucial to have solid plans in place for a safe evacuation. Decide where you will be sheltering your horse or horses during the natural disaster or other emergency.

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ICSI: Shaping the Industry’s Future

by Kate Sanchez

It’s Fall and it’s breeding season in Diamond Valley.

For most mare and stallion owners, spring is their busy time, but for Dr. Rick Beck of In Foal Incorporated, breeding season lasts all year, thanks in large part to the most recent advances in equine reproductive practices.

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Planning Ahead for Horse Breeding

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Breeding farm managers suggest steps to take now that can save time and money later.

Whether you are breeding 100 mares or just one, breeding farm managers recommend planning early for next year’s season. By thoroughly researching your favorite stallions and making your selection in the fall, you increase your chances of booking the stallion you really want.

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Red Bluff Round-Up Association Lends Hand

Courtesy of PRCA.com

It has been a trying, heartbreaking time for people in California, especially in the northern part of the state. As of the morning of Nov. 17, more than 1,000 people were unaccounted for as California's deadliest wildfire enters a second week.

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A Life of Fulfillment Through Horses

by Kate Sanchez

Stephanie Anderson has shown horses in an array of disciplines throughout her life. From the roping pen, to reined cow horse, and western pleasure classes, the one thing that has been a constant in the horsewoman’s life is the fact that she couldn’t imagine being without horses. No matter what discipline she’s competing in, horses will, and always have been life, as Anderson knows it.

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Laid Back Larry

by Katie Mason

With every month that passes my excitement and anticipation to ride Larry grows. Last month I talked about our work with ropes. This month I will fill you in on how our ground driving went. Larry has packed a snaffle around for a while now. His excitement is uncanny when I walk out of the tack room with his snaffle. He takes it effortlessly and holds it naturally, and he doesn't play with it.

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