Let's Talk AQHA Episode 7- Karl Stressman, Chad Pierce and Ashley Harkins

02/29/24 • 48 min

Good Horses: Stories of the American Quarter Horse

Episode 7 of "Let's Talk AQHA" dives into 2024 AQHA Convention in Las Vegas at the South Point Hotel & Casino slated for March 15-18. Hosts Bobbi Loran and Jim Jennings sit down with AQHA Chief Executive Officer Karl Stressman and AQHA Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Chad Pierce to discuss all things AQHA Convention including meetings, parties and receptions and governance.
Also featured in this episode are Ashley Harkins and Kelsey Buckley of the United Horse Coalition. Ashley and Kelsey give insight to how UHC promotes education and options for at-risk and transitioning horses.

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Let's Talk AQHA Episode 6- Stan Weaver, Jeana Linton and Scott Dorenkamp

Episode 6 of "Let's Talk AQHA" speaks to the versatility of the American Quarter Horse as AQHA Past President Stan Weaver and Jeana Linton, with the Miss Rodeo America organization, talk about leading the charge in using Ranching Heritage-Bred Quarter Horses for the 2023 Miss Rodeo America Pageant.
With having the Miss Rodeo America Pageant in conjunction with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, we featured Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Livestock Program & Government Relations Manager Scott Dorenkamp for our animal welfare segment.

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Let's Talk AQHA Episode 8- John Pipkin and Dr. Clayton McCook

Episode 8 of "Let's Talk AQHA" jumps into horse showing and the beginning of championship show season. Hosts Bobbi Loran and Jim Jennings interview AQHA Director of Show Officials, John Pipkin. John discusses upcoming AQHA championship events.
Dr. Clayton McCook DVM from Equine Sports Medicine & Surgery joined host Bobbi Loran to discuss livestock and equine care and evacuation in the event of natural disasters.