The American Quarter Horse Association has appointed Wayne Halvorson of Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Association’s senior director of officials. Halvorson will start his new role in August. “We are excited to hire Wayne as the new senior director of officials,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA chief executive officer. “Wayne’s knowledge, skills and vision for the future […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce that Karl Stressman has been selected to assume the executive vice president leadership role. Stressman will take the reins as the leader of the largest equine breed registry in the world on May 16. Culminating an extensive search effort, the members of the executive vice president […]
Congratulations to Richard and Betty Carr, of Bremen, Indiana, on their purchase of Congress Champion Best To Be Lopin (Carla) from Non-Pro competitor, Courtney Moses, of Pilot Point, Texas. The 2018 bay AQHA/APHA mare by The Lopin Machine and out of Congress Masters Champion, Its Best To Be Hot, was bred by Jay and Kristy […]
“Entries will be accepted for the 55th Annual Congress Super Sale, to be included in the Sale Catalog, until Sept. 20. This is a live auction to be held on October 16th at the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio,” announces Mike Jennings, with the auction management company, Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The Congress, […]
The Internet catalog is posted and available for buyers to shop horses in the June INTERNET Auction. Bidding will open on June 14th and close on June 17th,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The auction features some very nice Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and Paints.” To view the Internet Auction Catalog and shop horses go to: […]
Bidding is open now for the 2021 Ohio State University Buckeye Bonanza Internet Auction. Five 3-year-old American Quarter horses are offered in this auction,” states Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC, host for the auction. “Buyers will find prospects for Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Ranch and All-Around events. These horses have been raised and […]
Decorated AQHA show horse Zippos Tiger Bar was laid to rest today in Wisconsin at the age of 32. Bred by Reynolds Inc. in Lexington, Nebraska, the 1989 gelding was sired by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Lori Tiger (by Tiger Leo). Known in the industry simply as “Butch,” his legendary show career […]
Funeral services have been set for former Palomino Horse Breeders of America President Terry Furnish, of Middletown, Indiana, who passed away unexpectedly on March 22. Terry loved the PHBA and was proud of his service to the association. He is survived by his beloved wife Melonie and his son Ben, daughter Betsy, grandchildren, his brother […]
“Sellers can take advantage of the new special entry fee of $ for the April Internet Auction. Bidding for all sessions will open on April 5 and close on April 8,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Sellers should enter by Monday, March 29 for the Special Fee. This auction gives sellers the opportunity to conveniently sell from […]
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) have successfully developed a new test to systemically detect the local administration of illicit, gene doping therapies in equine athletes. The findings from the novel study, supported in part by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, are a significant breakthrough […]
Well known AQHA breeder and founder of the Hylton Maiden, Cecilia M. Hylton, passed away today, following a long battle with several health issues. Cecilia was the founder of the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Maiden Western Pleasure slot class that originated at the Reichert Celebration. She moved the prestigious event to her home state […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has made great strides in the way the Association supports members and customers; however, AQHA leadership realizes there is much more to do to enhance AQHA programs and services offered. To support the effort for technology improvements and maintain strong service-staff teams, AQHA has restructured the Association’s leadership team and […]
