Sudden Scoop

TULSA - The Pinto Horse Association of America Inc. announces a new format for its annual fall horse show. The formerly Pinto Congress will become the Color Breed Congress in 2010. This new format will offer classes for horses registered with the PtHA as well as the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, International Buckskin Horse Association and the American Buckskin Registry Association. Adding the three additional breed association classes will bring new horses and colors to the annual fall show. The Color Breed Congress is set for November 3-7, 2010, at The Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla.

Produced by the Pinto Horse Association of America Inc., the 5-day competition will showcase colorful and talented horses and their exhibitors in a wide array of disciplines including English, western, barrel racing, and halter.

"This show has a reputation for maintaining high quality competition in a very relaxed atmosphere." said Darrell Bilke, Show manager and PtHA Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. "We are excited to share that with more exhibitors this year and are happy to give our fellow color breeds another opportunity to compete."

Special events at the Color Breed Congress will include a Color Breed Cash Challenge that allows any horse registered with PtHA, IBHA, ABRA, PHBA, Appaloosa Horse Club, and American Paint Horse Association to show and includes: Breeding Stock Pinto, Solid Paint-Bred and Good as Gold Palominos. A Champion of Champions class will also be a noted highlight of the show, bringing back top placers from several classes in each breed to compete against each other.

With the cooler fall weather, the social events held throughout the show will give exhibitors a chance to enjoy the season in Tulsa. Pumpkin Painting for all ages will be available, along with the annual cookout, where exhibitors and Congress visitors can come and mingle with friends and enjoy great food provided by PtHA.

A crowd and exhibitor favorite, the Hula Hoop Hoedown, will return offering the opportunity for the top six from select classes to swing their hips for prizes.

For those that need to stock up on the latest products, plenty of vendors will occupy the Color Breed Congress Trade Show throughout the five days. The vendors offer everything a horse lover could want or need and the trade show is a great place to start Christmas shopping. Tack, supplies, clothing, jewelry, furniture, trucks, trailers and much more merchandise will be available for purchase.

Incorporated in 1956, the Pinto Horse Association of America was formed to encourage the promotion of quality horses, ponies and miniatures with color and to establish a registry for maintaining their pedigrees and records. Currently, the association serves approximately 12,000 members and boasts more than 140,000 registered Pintos.

For more information about the 2010 Color Breed Congress, please visit www.colorbreedcongress.com.; All the highlights and up to date information can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/pintohorseassociation or on Twitter at twitter.com/pintohorseassoc.

Registration is mandatory in one of the approved associations to be eligible to compete in the Color Breed Congress. To find out about registering your horse, visit the following websites: Pinto Horse Association of America Inc. at www.pinto.org, Palomino Horse Breeders of America at www.palominohba.com, International Buckskin Horse Association at www.ibha.net, American Buckskin Registry Association at www.americanbuckskin.org, American Paint Horse Association at www.apha.com, or the Appaloosa Horse Club at www.appaloosa.com.

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2010 Reichert Celebration August 6-15, 2010 Tulsa Expo Square

Judges Announced for the 2010 Reichert Celebration

Start planning now for the 2010 Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show by reading the 2010 Fall World Show Premium Book. 

The Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show is home to the vast majority of world-level Open and Amateur Paint Horse competition hosted by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA). The Fall World Show is also home to the Association’s slot classes, the Hart Non-Pro Versatility Challenge and the Breeders’ Futurity classes (which grow in scope annually).

One of the benefits of splitting the World Show into Summer and Fall is an expanded timeframe in which to offer classes, and one of the most obvious avenues of expansion is for Amateur Solid Paint-Bred competition. This year, APHA will offer 13 new Amateur Solid Paint-Bred classes during the Fall World Show:

Halter classes—

- Amateur SPB Weanling Mares

- Amateur SPB Yearling Mares

- Amateur SPB 2-Year-Old & Older Mares

- Amateur SPB Weanling Stallions & Geldings

- Amateur SPB Yearling Stallions

- Amateur SPB 2-Year-Old & Older Stallions

- Amateur SPB Yearling Geldings

- Amateur SPB 2-Year-Old & Older Geldings

Performance classes—

- Amateur SPB Showmanship

- Amateur SPB Western Horsemanship

- Amateur SPB Western Pleasure

- Amateur SPB Hunt Seat Equitation

- Amateur SPB Hunter Under Saddle

The Fall World Championship Paint Horse Show will be held November 4-13, 2010, at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The show will feature all Open and Amateur World competition with the exception of reining and cattle events, which are held during the Summer World Show. Pre-entry deadline is September 10, 2010, but entries are accepted with a late fee until 5 p.m. the day prior to the class.

Click here for the 2010 Fall World Show Premium Book.

Purina recognizes just how critical certain nutritional advantages can be in supporting the healthy structural growth and development of horses. That's why after extensive research and field testing, Purina introduces Ultium® Growth horse formula, a premium nutritional feed specially formulated for broodmares and growing horses. Horse owners can learn more about Ultium® Growth online at http://www.purinadifference.com/Ultium/.

"Purina® Ultium® Growth horse formula helps support equine growth and development through all stages of pregnancy for the gestating mare," said Purina Equine Nutritionist, Director of Research and New Product Development, Dr. Mary Beth Gordon. "This formulation specifically helps mares meet the nutritional demands during late gestation, helps maintain ideal body weight and body condition during lactation and also supports steady, consistent foal growth and development."

A historic amount of research and field testing spanning more than four years went into the development of Purina^® Ultium® Growth horse formula. Initial research began at Purina's Longview Animal Nutrition Center. The 1,188-acre facility, located in Gray Summit, Mo., plays a critical role in the research and development of all Purina® horse feeds. The science and research behind Ultium® Growth horse formula involved monitoring and measuring growth curves, body condition, joint health, activity levels, blood work and more to ensure optimal nutrient delivery to broodmares and growing horses. Purina also performed detailed feeding trials on broodmares and young horses from multiple foal crops that varied in age, breed and management situations across the country.

"Our research team collected millions of data points, and the results were very exciting," said Dr. Gordon. "We created an industry leading formulation proven to support the development, growth and adaptive physiology necessary to help produce a strong, healthy and athletic horse. We were able to develop, test and deliver a new growth feed that translated into a difference horse owners could see in their horses."

For example, broodmares on the study at Longview Animal Nutrition Center fed Ultium® Growth exhibited more consistent body weights from gestation through lactation when the need for nutrients is highest. Broodmares also maintained optimal body condition scores during lactation.

Foals fed the Ultium® Growth formula during research trials sustained higher body weights than foals on a premium control feed. In addition, these young horses demonstrated steady growth curves, indicating smooth, even growth rates, and skeletal growth curves paralleled body weight curves, showing consistent overall growth. In addition, the young horses on Ultium Growth also exhibited higher wither and rump heights and maintained body condition better during weaning.

Ultium® Growth can be fed to foals and young growing horses, including young horses in training, until they reach skeletal maturity, which is two to four years of age, depending on breed.

The data and findings shared by Purina are based upon controlled tests and field trials. Actual results may vary due to genetics and management practices. For more information on Purina® Ultium® Growth horse formula and the exclusive feed trial offer, visit http://www.purinadifference.com/Ultium/.

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Amidst the horse show classes and vast array of other activities scheduled during the annual Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show, the AjPHA (American Junior Paint Horse Association) makes use of the gathering of its constituents to vote on and elect representatives to its leadership board.

The AjPHA and its parent organization, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) formally announce and welcome the young people who have been elected to the 2010-2011 American Junior Paint Horse Association’s Executive Committee. These positions were voted on by the Youth Directors throughout the course of the Summer World Show after the AjPHA National Convention.

AjPHA National Directors represent their state, province, or country. They are responsible for directing association business, including voting on by-law changes and electing the AjPHA Executive Committee. National Directors meet annually at the AjPHA National Convention, and are asked for input on association activities throughout the year.

Zone Representatives:

Zone 1 C.J. Fisher from Oregon

Zone 2 Cassandra Stambuk from California

Zone 3 Bailey Johnston from Colorado

Zone 4 Kelsay Singleton from Texas

Zone 5 Colt Cumpton from Missouri

Zone 6 Helena Hattendorf from Tennessee

Zone 7 Taylor Dixon from Delaware

Zone 8 Sarah York from Indiana

Zone 9 Carlee McDuffie from North Carolina

2010-2011 AjPHA Executive Committee:

President Garrett Skinner of Conroe, Texas

President Elect Kate Peterson of Chico, California

Vice President Danielle Kemper of Gilbert, Arizona

Secretary Madison Malsch of Castle Rock, Colorado

Treasurer Kaitlyn McCulley of Kenney, Texas

“We wish this group of young leaders congratulations and success in leading the youth of the AjPHA in the coming year,” said APHA Director of Youth Activities Shelly deBarbanson.

More about AjPHA

The American Junior Paint Horse Association is the youth association of the American Paint Horse Association. Anyone aged 18 & under (as of January 1st) with an interest in Paint Horses is invited to join the “j.”

AjPHA members enjoy the same membership benefits as adult APHA members, and can participate in APHA approved shows and programs. In addition, the AjPHA offers activities geared toward youth, including a youth leadership conference, art contest, photography contest, short story contest, and horse judging contest.

AjPHA members are part of a huge family of friends sharing a common bond- a love for the American Paint Horse. AjPHA offers something for everyone, no matter how long you have been riding, where you live, or the discipline you enjoy. AjPHA has members who show on a regular basis, members who ride for fun, and even members who don’t own a horse.

To join AjPHA or learn more information about all of the opportunities and activities available to its members, visit www.ajpha.com or call (817) 834-2742.

The Texas Quarter Horse Association names Barbara Linke as Executive Director.

Linke comes to TQHA from the American Quarter Horse Association, our parent organization, where she developed her background of serving the Quarter Horse industry. Most recently serving as the Senior Director of Public Policy and Competition Administration, Linke brings 29 years of industry experience to our organization. “I am so pleased to become a part of the Texas Quarter Horse Association team, developing relationships and programs for the benefit of all aspects of the Texas Quarter Horse industry. I look forward to working for the great horse people of our great state,” says Linke.

Linke will join our team of six employees, overseeing all aspects of the organization including Racing, Showing, and Youth programs. “At AQHA, Barbara has proven year after year how valuable she is to the horse industry. We are so fortunate to have her joining the TQHA team,” says President Robin Frid. Please join us in welcoming Barbara Linke to the Texas Quarter Horse Association!

SLASHING THE PRICE on INTERMEDIATE 2 Year old Western Pleasure and NON PRO 2 Year old Western Pleasure Slot Fees.

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT THE REICHERT SALE COULDN’T GET ANY BETTER…IT HAS!
New for 2010 these sections have been added to the Reichert Sale:

• MAIDEN WESTERN PLEASURE HORSES 2 & OVER Two years and older each come with a PAID UP ENTRY for the Celebration Maiden 3 YO and Over Western Pleasure Premiere Signature Class.
• BROODMARES
• SHOW HORSES

Live video coverage will be available for spectators wanting to watch this year’s American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup July 3-11 in Oklahoma City.

With teams made up of American Quarter Horse Youth Association members from 16 countries, spectators from all over the world can enjoy the exciting leadership and educational clinics, and Olympic-style competition thanks to America’s Horse TV.

To watch the Youth World Cup, visit America's Horse TV for free live-streaming videos starting Saturday, July 3, through Sunday, July 11. To view the schedule of events, including clinics and competition times, click here. Please note trail will be judged “at-will” on Thursday, July 8, and Saturday, July 10. Video coverage of all trail competitors will be replayed 30 minutes following the last class each day.

The pivotal part of the event is the educational portion where the youth are taught by AQHA Professional Horsemen and –women, along with top professionals who volunteer their time and resources during the Youth World Cup.

Clinics and small-group mentorship opportunities help the AQHYA members. The clinics include cutting, hunt seat equitation, hunter under saddle, reining, showmanship, trail, horsemanship, western pleasure, western riding and a versatility class.

“These professionals believe in the Youth World Cup,” said David Avery, AQHA director of international programs, “they donate all their time and monetary resources just to help these kids.”

This year’s list of AQHA experts include David Dellin, Casey Hinton, Patti Carter Pratt and Carla Wennberg, along with top professionals Shawn Flarida, Gil Galyean, Holly Hover, Robin Frid, Boyd Rice, Teddy Johnson and many more.

The Youth World Cup started in 1986 as a way to connect youth from around the world for friendly competition, educational camaraderie and international experience. This event happens every other July and is back in the United States after being in London, Ontario, in 2008.