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Published 05/20/2013 - 7:42 p.m. CDT

Pictures of one of the Orr barns after the tornado hit on May 20th. Photo © Orr Family Farm
An estimated 75 to 100 horses were killed when a massive tornado tore through Moore, Okla., on Monday afternoon, reported Yahoo News. The horses were located at the 106-acre Orr Family Farm which was devastated by the huge twister. It has been reported that the horses' stalls and barns took a direct hit from the deadly tornado, whose strength has been estimated as an F4 or F5. Right now, concerned fans of the Orr Family Farm are leaving comments on their Facebook page.


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Published 05/20/2013 - 5:00 a.m. CDT

Black Creek Crossing's 2013 filly by Vested Pine out of Cruisin Air Annie.
For Lori Watkins at Black Creek Crossing, there is heightened excitement on the arrival of the 2013 foals. According to Lori, moving Vested Pine and Pure Dynamic to Cooper Quarter Horses in late 2010 has proven to be wonderful for the stallions and mare owners. Also, adding, young sire, The Good Ranger to her stallion line up has completed the full spectrum of bloodlines that Lori can offer to mare owners.



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Published 05/17/2013 - 8:59 p.m. CDT

New all-around judges were recently approved by the American Quarter Horse Association. (Journal Photo)

Fourteen judge applicants were approved by the AQHA Judges Committee to take the AQHA all-around judges’ exam April 30 - May 1 in Gainesville, Texas. Based on test scores and other criteria, the Judges Committee then approved a list of prospective new all-around judges, which were then reviewed and approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.




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Published 05/17/2013 - 8:00 a.m. CDT

"I knew the minute I got on him that there was something really special about him," Megan states. Photo © Terri Cage Photography
Teammates Megan Ryden and Must Be Sensational (Mikey) of Fort Worth, Texas are a perfect match--both are full of personality and they love to show. "He’s overloaded with personality and you can’t leave anything around him or he’ll try to eat it," she says and laughs. "He’s such a funny guy though – he loves wine. He’ll practically knock you over to get some win--probably not a great thing since I do show the showmanship!"



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Published 05/16/2013 - 8:00 a.m. CDT

Jerry credits the American Quarter Horse breed for giving him a passion and pursuit he never plans to give up. Photo © KC Montgomery
It was a mare named Bold Starlette who turned Novice Amateur Jerry Allen’s head back in 1982. The Tennessee native was at the World Show Sale, saw the pretty bay in the workout arena, and knew she was the one. It wasn’t until Jerry got her home to Tennessee that he learned “Lucy” didn’t really lope. She preferred to buck. For most riders looking for a show horse, that would have been the end.


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Published 05/14/2013 - 7:28 p.m. CDT

"He is a really good show horse and seems to really like his job," says Starnes about his mount, GQ. Photo © Chelsea Celeste Design & Photography
Rock Star Horse Show's NCQHA District V Spring Show was just held May 10th through the 12th in Williamston, North Carolina. The exhibitors loved the $315.00 flat fee that included one stall and unlimited AQHA classes/divisions for one horse. Also lots of great prizes were awarded randomly from their sponsors Tag Heuer, American Express and Tiffany & Co.



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Published 05/14/2013 - 3:00 p.m. CDT

Featured on the cover is Black Creek Crossing's outstanding stallion, Vested Pine, who was welcomed into the Watkins’ family in 2006 and moved to Cooper Quarter Horses in Georgia in late 2010. Cover design © Holt Advertising.
It is often said that, "April showers bring May flowers." As snow continues to fall across many parts of the country into May, many would argue that statement. However, May always brings further excitement about the summer shows and futurities.  May is also the time when a lot of cute babies are on the ground as evidenced by this month's beautiful cover, featuring multiple AQHA World Champion sire, Vested Pine.


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Published 05/14/2013 - 8:48 a.m. CDT

"Testing for the APHA judge’s card was both challenging and rewarding," says AQHA World Champion exhibitor and trainer, Keith Miller of Reidsville, North Carolina.
"I'm incredibly excited about the 2013 APHA judges. They are a very talented class and worked very hard to achieve this accomplishment," says Dave Dellin, APHA Director of Judges. "We look forward to them being a representative of the APHA."




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