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Moms Stylish Player Dominates NCHA Super Stakes

MomsStylishPlayerMoms Stylish Player & Kenny PlattThe Lucas Oil NCHA Super Stakes wrapped up Saturday, April 16, with the Open finals, a class chock-full of talented 4-year-old cutting horses. Moms Stylish Player and Kenny Platt, who were extremely successful throughout the go-rounds, secured the Championship.

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NCHA Super Stakes Non-Pro Co-Champions Crowned

Costa netoArmando Costa Neto & Watch Me WhipThe Lucas Oil National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Super Stakes Non-Pro was a marathon division, with four full days of qualifiers for the finals. It was clear that the horse and rider combinations vying for top honors in the 20-horse finals were fit for the challenge, and they certainly kept spectators on their toes.

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Frankly Speaking: Best for All Concerned

racehorsesThe AQHA’s suspension of its Multiple Medication Violation System for racing brings to light the need for an industry-wide medication standard and enforcement program. • Photo by Stacy PigottI am sure that most of you are aware of the many and varied opinions on recent drug policies that involve the horse racing industry, as well as those that concern our show and performance horses. After much thought on this subject and especially after the American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) suspension of the Multiple Medication Violation System as it pertains to Quarter Horse racing, I think our equine industry’s efforts should be pointed in a concerted direction.

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Youth World Cup Teams Announced

20th-ywc logoThe 2016 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is slated for June 23-July 3 at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. The following 13 teams will be representing their countries and competing for international recognition at this year’s Youth World Cup: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Demark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, United Kingdom and the United States.

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What Are Doubled and Stitched Reins?

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If you’re looking for a rein that drapes well, has tons of feel and keeps its shape and pliability even in cold weather doubled and stitched reins may be for you says Dennis Moreland of Dennis Moreland Tack.

NCHA Western National Championships

The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Western National Championships, presented by the Four Sixes, will be held April 27-May 6 at the National Western Complex in Denver. In addition to […]

NRBC

The National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) will take place April 17-24 in Katy, Texas. Friday will feature the Rein in Cancer Strut Your Mutt Contest, along with the NRBC Open […]