AQHA: Americas Horse TV

The American Quarter Horse Journal

This week, meet Rocco Wachman and AQHA Past President Frank Howell, plus join AQHA Professional Horsewoman Julie Goodnight as she explains the emergency stop.

Here’s a look at what’s new on America’s Horse TV this week. America’s Horse TV is supported by AQHA’s corporate partners.

Newcast Channel, sponsored by Ford

AQHA Newscast

America’s Horse News shares the latest information about the equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak and reminds AQHA World Championship Show-bound exhibitors about the requirement for horses to have a negative blood test for equine piroplasmosis. Also, learn about the reduction in the 2011 Adequan Select World Championship and the military appreciation discount at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum.

America’s Horse Channel, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.

Cowboy U – Arizona Cowboy College, Part 3

Learn more about Arizona Cowboy College instructor Rocco Wachman and how he became a cowboy after growing up in Yonkers, New York. Plus, will America’s Horse earn enough credits to graduate?

People and Horses Channel, sponsored by John Deere

Frank Howell

AQHA Past President Frank Howell got hooked on horses after a stint at a Texas dude ranch. Learn more about this leader’s contributions to the American Quarter Horse industry, including the development of the AQHA Regional Championships.

How-To Channel, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co.

Emergency Stop with AQHA Professional Horsewomen Julie Goodnight

If you find yourself in a tough situation and need to stop your horse quickly and safely, you’ll want to watch this video. Julie explains the emergency stop by using a pulley rein. AQHA Alliance Partner Certified Horsemanship Association presents this tip. Find out more about CHA at www.cha-ahse.org.

Be sure to browse the offerings on the other America’s Horse TV Channels, including the Health Channel, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health; Ranches Channel, sponsored by FedEx; and the Events Channel, sponsored by Bank of America.

All videos on America’s Horse TV use Flash technology, like YouTube, allowing viewers to instantly watch without waiting for a download. America’s Horse TV is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no need for a special cable provider or subscription. All that’s needed is a computer and Internet access.

America’s Horse TV is free, thanks to AQHA’s corporate partners. Be sure to check out special offers from the generous supporters.

To view America’s Horse TV, visit americashorse.tv.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal or America’s Horse, visit AQHA Publications.