Organizers report strong prices at Congress sales

Organizers report strong prices at Congress sales

Two separate sales were featured at this year’s All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. Both events were organized by Pro Horse Services. The Ranch Horse Sale was held first on Oct. 1 and featured over 50 horses from a variety of breeds. Sold at $45,000, the highest sale of the Ranch Horse Sale was Heza […]

APHA adjusts Breeders’ Trust Stakes enrollment

APHA adjusts Breeders’ Trust Stakes enrollment

The American Paint Horse Association’s Breeders’ Trust Stakes classes are now available to more 3-year-old Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle horses, thanks to a program enrollment date modification recently approved by the Board of Directors. The former Breeders’ Trust Stakes enrollment deadline has been eliminated. Now, horses can be enrolled in the program up […]

AQHA strengthens performance alteration testing at 2022 World Championship, Select World Shows

AQHA strengthens performance alteration testing at 2022 World Championship, Select World Shows

In an effort to continue protecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse, the American Quarter Horse Association is enhancing an industry-leading performance alteration testing program at the 2022 Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Show, slated for October 27 – November 19 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. AQHA will be using […]

Ride The Pattern clinics at AQHA World Show

Ride The Pattern clinics at AQHA World Show

Watch the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); Adequan® Level 2 Championships; and Nutrena Level 1 Champion of Champions classes. AQHA Corporate Partner Nutrena will sponsor these clinics during the show. Be sure to stop by and watch these free clinics! […]

Karen McCuistion new AQHA chief show officer

Karen McCuistion new AQHA chief show officer

The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce that the AQHA Show Department will transition leadership to Karen McCuistion as the new interim chief show officer. Effective Dec. 31, Justin Billings is stepping down as AQHA chief show officer to serve as executive vice president of operations of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. “We […]

Gentlemen Send Roses passes at age 23

Gentlemen Send Roses passes at age 23

American Paint Horse Association (APHA) leading sire Gentlemen Send Roses (Gus), passed away last month at his home of 23 years in Indiana. Owned by Brent and Julie Harnish, of South Bend, the  1999 homozygous stallion was sired by Whata Investment (by The Big Investment) and was out of HF Runforthe Roses, a multiple World Champion […]

$150,000 up for grabs at 2023 March To The Arch

$150,000 up for grabs at 2023 March To The Arch

Organizers of the March To The Arch, have announced that its 3-Year-Old & Over Slot classes will award $150,000 in guaranteed money in 2023. $100,000 will be presented in the 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure and $50,000 is being distributed in the 3-Year-Old & Over Hunter Under Saddle. To be eligible in either class horses must […]

Deanna Green, Casey Willis exchange vows

Deanna Green, Casey Willis exchange vows

AQHA and NSBA competitor Deanna Green married professional trainer Casey Willis, on Sept. 9, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida. Deanna, who attended Auburn University, is the daughter of Ocala, Florida professional trainer Rusty Green and AQHA judge Tanya Green, of Pilot Point, Texas. Casey is the son of AQHA judge Tracy Willis […]

Hillary Roberts weds Eric Timchak in Fort Worth

Hillary Roberts weds Eric Timchak in Fort Worth

AQHA and NSBA competitor Hillary Roberts, wed Eric Timchak on Sept. 2, at the Paddock at Championship Circle, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hillary, who studied Agricultural Business at Colorado State University, is the daughter of Susan and Blair Roberts. Together they own and operate Capital Quarter Horses, in Pilot Point, where Hillary manages the AQHA […]

There’s a lot to consider when buying a new horse

There’s a lot to consider when buying a new horse

Many horses are bought and sold each October before, during, and after the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and this year will likely be no different.  While shopping for a new horse can be an exciting time, it can also be daunting.  To avoid buyer’s remorse, you should keep the following in mind when buying a […]

AQHA Drugs, Medications Guidelines

AQHA Drugs, Medications Guidelines

The health and well-being of the American Quarter Horse is the American Quarter Horse Association’s utmost concern. In accordance with AQHA’s mission statement, the American Quarter Horse shall be treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times. The AQHA drug-testing program is designed to ensure that horses competing in AQHA competitions are doing […]