“Several World Champion show horses are offered in the February Online Auction, along with a number of other proven show horses, well-bred prospects and breeding stock,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “This auction features some of the best Pleasure and All Around show horses we have had in our online auctions.” […]
American Quarter Horse youth competitors from around the world will flock to Tamworth, New South Wales June 23 – July 3, 2016, for an international showdown. The Australian Quarter Horse Association will be hosting the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in 2016 at the Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre. The Youth World Cup […]
“The first part of Steve Heckaman’s Complete Dispersal will be featured in the Pro Horse Services February Online Auction,” announced Mike Jennings, of Pro Horse Services. “Steve’s broodmares will be offered in Part 1. Show horses and prospects, as well as, tack and Equipment will be offered in the March Online Auction.” Bidding for the […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce that Craig Huffhines, currently executive vice president of the American Hereford Association, has been selected to assume the executive vice president leadership role for AQHA. Huffhines will begin his new duties shortly after AQHA’s convention in March. Following a five-month, extensive search effort, the six members […]
Just a few hours after its birth, the long-legged brown foal stands in its stall, appearing on first glance to be sound, sturdy and healthy. But something is very wrong with this newborn horse. The foal seems detached, stumbles towards people and doesn’t seem to recognize its mother or have any interest in nursing. It […]
Established in 1997 in honor of the late Merle Wood, this award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies an ethic of meritorious kindness and benevolence in providing opportunities for all young people to be involved with the American Quarter Horse. The Merle Wood Humanitarian Award will be presented to an individual whose outstanding […]
American Quarter Horse exhibitors still have plenty of time to qualify for the 2015 AQHA Level 1 Championships. The SmartPak AQHA West Level 1 Championships in Las Vegas is tentatively scheduled for September 30 – October 4. The Nutrena East Level 1 Championships in Lexington, Virginia, is tentatively slated for September 30 – October 4. Due […]
To compete at the APHA World Show, horses must qualify by participating at APHA-approved shows during the qualifying period, which runs August 1, 2014, to July 31, 2015. APHA qualifying is strictly participation-based and is required for the horse only. Most horses must compete at a minimum of four different APHA-approved show events with at […]
It comes as no surprise that Fox Lea Farm would make history by hosting the first United States Equestrian Federation-recognized western dressage event. The event, held on January 10 in conjunction with an AQHA split/combined horse show in Venice, Florida, was the first of its kind. And judging from the level of participation and enthusiasm, […]
University of South Carolina equestrian coach Boo Major on Tuesday announced the signing of western rider Meredith Milton (Aledo, Texas/Southwest Christian School) to a National Letter of Intent to join the Gamecocks for the 2015-2016 season. Milton is a western rider and will be competing with South Carolina’s horsemanship team. She chose South Carolina over […]
Bidding will close TONIGHT, January 20 for the January Online Tack Auction and tomorrow January 21 for Horse Auction from Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Tonight bidders will have the chance to get great buys on tack, art, and equipment that includes a trailer, truck and a tractor with implements,” according to Mike Jennings, of Professional […]
APHA’s Paint Horse Championship shows offer exciting new venues for local Paint exhibitors to earn recognition beyond the tradition show format. The first event in 2015 is the Southeast Paint Horse Championship, which takes place in conjunction with the Zone 9 Southern Classic, February 14–16 in Jacksonville, Florida. For more information about the show, visit […]
