The News
Longtime Horseman Vaughn Cook Passes Away
Longtime horseman Vaughn Myron Cook passed away October 19 at his home peacefully, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, pepaw, and friend to many.
Racetrack Superintendent Johnnie Jamison Dies
Johnnie Fillmore Jamison, 63, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Turf Paradise QH Meet Begins January 2
Turf Paradise and the Arizona Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (AZHBPA) have agreed to resume live racing at the Phoenix oval with an 84-day meet starting January 2, 2021.
Challenge Championship Update
This letter from AQHA Chief Racing Officer Janet VanBebber goes out to all Challenge Championship participants: Dear participant in the AQHA Bank of America Racing Challenge
LQHBA Offices To Remain Closed
Please note that the LQHBA office in Alexandria flooded as a result of Hurricane Delta, according to Bruce Salard, the association's Executive Director.
Articles
Dealing with Ringbone
Ringbone is the common term for osteoarthritis of the pastern joint or the coffin joint. This problem occurs most often in the front limbs, and can be very painful if it is articular (in the joint).
Recurring Colic
One of the more dreaded health problems faced by horse owners and trainers is colic. It is possible for equine colic to develop into a more serious crisis that requires surgery or could even be fatal.
Disaster Preparedness
Being prepared is your best defense to safeguard your property, and your horses. This article was featured in our October 2017.
Upcoming Speedhorse Races
Speedhorse Graham Paint & App Futurity - G1
Trials: May 16, 2020
Finals: May 30, 2020
For Two-Year-Old APHA or ApHC • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Remington Park in Oklahoma City
Speedhorse Futurity - G3
Trials: July 10, 2020
Finals: July 25, 2020
For Two-Year-Olds • 350 Yards • 122lbs • To be run at Fair Meadows in Tulsa
Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Futurity-G1
Trials: July 11, 2020
Finals: July 25, 2020
For Two-Year-Olds • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Fair Meadows in Tulsa
Speedhorse Graham Paint & App Derby-G1
Trials: March 6, 2020
Finals: March 21, 2020
For Three-Year-Old APHA or ApHC • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Remington Park in Oklahoma City
Speedhorse Derby
Trials: July 11, 2020
Finals: July 25, 2020
For Three-Year-Olds • 350 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Fair Meadows in Tulsa
Speedhorse Paint & App Champ. Futurity-G1
Trials: October 24, 2020
Finals: November 14, 2020
For Two-Year-Old APHA or ApHC • 400 Yards • 124 lbs • To be run at Will Rogers Downs in Claremore, Oklahoma
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