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		<title>Ranching Heritage Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first-ever  American Quarter Horse Association Ranching Heritage Challenge will be held January 13, 2012, as part of the  Fort Worth Stock Show &#38; Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas. The inaugural show will be held as an entry-fee event and will include $10,000 in added money. Open-level exhibitors and non-pros will be able to test their ranch-bred horses against other ranch-bred horses in a class that will show off their reining, roping and cow-handling abilities. “The Ranching Heritage Challenge is part of AQHA’s push to recognize the solid ranch horses the breed was built on,” said Jim Bret Campbell, AQHA senior director of marketing and publications. “Horses bred by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders will be eligible for the contest, whether the owner is a rancher or not. Going forward, eligible ranches will nominate foals to the Ranching Heritage Challenge program, but for the first event in Fort Worth, competitors will only pay an entry fee. We’re excited to partner with Fort Worth on this great addition to their Heritage Weekend. I can’t think of a better place to kick off the Challenge events.” The 2012 event will not require nominations and will be open to all horses that were bred [...]]]></description>
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		<title>URGENT – SHOT Event in San Angelo Postponed</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 19:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to recent events surrounding an EHV1 Outbreak in horses across the country, the San Angelo SHOT Clinic and Show originally scheduled for May 20-21 will be re-scheduled for August 5th and 6th. Though EHV cases have not yet been identified in Texas, the extent of this outbreak is still unfolding. Major NCHA and AQHA events have been cancelled and several large Texas ranches and boarding facilities have prohibited the movement of horses in and out of their facilities. Because we do not know the full extent of this disease in our state, SHOT feels it is in the best interest of our members and their horses that this event be rescheduled. Below is a briefing from the NCHA about the current outbreak and links to more information about this deadly disease. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes our members, but the health of your horses and horses across Texas is our first priority. EHV-1 UPDATE: Tuesday May 17, 9:00 a.m. (Central Time) The NCHA continues to closely monitor the situation of reported cases of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) that were reportedly first clinically diagnosed in horses that attended the NCHA Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah conducted April 29 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tarleton’s success grows in another arena</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bringing home national championships is second nature to Tarleton State University’s rodeo teams, but another equine-related team on campus is also making a name for itself in the competitive arena. Tarleton’s Stock Horse of Texas (SHOT) team is building their reputation as tough competitors in the collegiate and non-pro divisions. The team recently returned from competing in Abilene on March 5-7, where they finished fourth in the collegiate division. Other universities in attendance included Texas Tech University, Texas A&#38;M University, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin University, West Texas A&#38;M University, Clarendon Community College, New Mexico State University and Laramie County Community College. In addition to competing on a team, SHOT team members competed against almost 200 other entries for placings in the competition. Individually for the team, Nicole Kneal from Tomball, Texas, finished second in the novice all-around, third in working cow horse, second in trail, 12th in pleasure and 13th in reining on her horse Doc Hickory Dickory. Also in the novice division, Stephanie Dickson from Bells, Texas, finished 10th in pleasure on a horse her parents bred and she trained. In the limited non-pro division, Laura Pearson from Arlington, Texas, finished 10th in the working cow [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Show brings SHOT concept to Vernon, Texas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Show brings SHOT concept to Vernon, Texas  ABILENE, TEXAS – It was rainy and muddy outside, but inside the Wilbarger County Events Center, more than 150 exhibitors and spectators enjoyed the first ever SHOT show in Vernon, Texas. The association had discussed hosting a show in the Red River Valley area, and partnered with the Archer County 4-H Horse Club to bring the event to life. “We had planned to run two arenas plus the trail outside, but when the rain moved in, we stopped the show for about 30 minutes to divide the indoor arena into two show areas,” said SHOT Executive Director Kim Lindsey. “It caused the show to run longer, but the exhibitors were very understanding.”  One hundred eleven exhibitors braved the elements for the Saturday show, competing in Reining, Cowhorse, Trail and Pleasure in six different divisions. Bringing a SHOT show to this part of Texas brought in several new members and first-time exhibitors. More than 60 riders participated in the clinic, which featured world renowned trainer Chris Littlefield, as well as Ben Baldus and Jimbo Humphreys. The Wilbarger County Events Center provided a fabulous facility to get out of the elements and was well received [...]]]></description>
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		<title>American Stock Horse Association National Expo and Championship Show</title>
		<link>http://www.swhorsetrader.com/2009/09/american-stock-horse-association-national-expo-and-championship-show/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Still time to register for ASHA National Expo and Championship Show and Three-year-old Futurity ABILENE, Texas &#8211; Exhibitors still have time to register for the highly anticipated 2nd Annual American Stock Horse Association National Expo and Championship Show that will be held Nov. 19-22 at Lone Star Arena in Stephenville, Texas. &#8220;We&#8217;re thinking this year&#8217;s show will be even bigger than last year&#8217;s inaugural event,&#8221; said Kim Lindsey, executive director of the American Stock Horse Association and Stock Horse of Texas. &#8220;Interest in this national stock horse versatility competition has been tremendous.&#8221; Riders will compete for national titles and awards in stock horse versatility trail, reining, pleasure and working cow classes. Numerous awards will be given to riders in the competition&#8217;s open, non-pro, limited non-pro, novice, youth and green horse divisions. Jackpot money will be paid back in the open division. ASHA continues to pull in record numbers at sanctioned competitions in Texas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Tennessee and Colorado. State ASHA affiliates continue to be formed. Exhibitors from some of these states are expected to attend the four-day national event. New to this year&#8217;s format is the addition of the 3-year-old ranch horse versatility world championship futurity. The futurity provides [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ranch Horse Versatility event</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Claiming Division Offered at RHV Series Oct 23 and 24, 2009&#8230;The 2009 Open Ranch Horse Versatility Contest Series will continue with an event in October in Burnet, Texas. Held at the Bluebonnet arena, the event will showcase all stages of the ranch horse competition, including cutting, working cow horse, trail, halter and ranch riding. Divisions offered at the show will include Open, Amateur, Youth, Green Horse, Novice Rider, Never Won A Buckle, and Mustang. A new division offered at this October show will be the Claiming Class. Ranch horses will be exhibited all day while the rider tries for the jackpot award, while prospective buyers are able to observe and purchase the horses offered in this class. It will be an opportunity to bring buyers and sellers together in a comfortable environment, and give everyone the chance to honesty show and sell their horse. For more information, visit website www.kellyhaydonhorsetraining.com or email tradingdays@yahoo.com or call 830-265-8048.          ]]></description>
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		<title>ARHA Invites Public and Professionals to Judging and Scribe/Ring Steward Seminars</title>
		<link>http://www.swhorsetrader.com/2009/09/arha-invites-public-and-professionals-to-judging-and-scribering-steward-seminars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:50:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ARHA Invites Public and Professionals to Judging and Scribe/Ring Steward Seminars If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how a judge&#8217;s mind works, you can catch some insight at the American Ranch Horse Association Convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lexington, Ky., on February 17-20, 2010. Between the Judging Seminar and the Scribe/Ring Steward Seminar, people with all levels of judging and showing experience and interest will walk away with a better understanding of how the ARHA show experience works. Space is limited in both seminars, and pre-registration by January 5 is encouraged. In addition to these seminars, the ARHA Convention will feature the popular Friday night President&#8217;s Reception; educational events; the annual awards banquet with the ARHA Charter of the Year and Open, Amateur and Youth presentations; and opportunities to socialize and explore the Lexington area with other ranch horse riders from around the country. A special ARHA Convention room rate can be secured at the Crowne Plaza before January 17; rooms can be booked by calling the hotel at 859-255-4281. ARHA Judging Seminar Held February 18-19, the ARHA Judging Seminar will cover the latest judging techniques, review new and updated ARHA rules, and allow attendees to network and ask questions [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Extreme Cowboy Worlds in Topeka</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roberta Johnston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Extreme Cowboy Association Presents its 2009 World Championship in Topeka Bluff Dale, TX – August 21, 2009 &#8211; The equestrian world’s fast growing sport converges on the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Kansas November 13-15 as Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA) presents its 2009 World Championship. The events will be hosted with live commentary by the organization’s founder, Craig Cameron and will take place in the Expocentre’s R.R. Domer Livestock Complex indoor arena, boasting seating for 1400, a large warm up arena and stalls for 245 horses. Over 300 Horse/Rider teams from across the country—including the game’s most talented&#8211;will be invited to compete for the title of Extreme Cowboy Association World Champion in each of the five divisions: Young Guns, Youth, Non-Pro, Pro and Ride Smart. Each day of the competition, EXCA Founder and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member Craig Cameron will present educational and entertaining riding demonstrations in addition to his live commentary for the competition. Extreme Cowboy events are designed to challenge both horse and rider to maneuver through a series of obstacles. Event scores are given for each obstacle on the course as well as for overall horsemanship and speed. Membership in the Extreme Cowboy Association [...]]]></description>
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