Since the legendary days of Hollywood’s golden years, Del Mar has been the destination of choice for many a movie star as well as those with a taste for fast horses, beautiful beaches and award-winning cuisine. Along with the Del Mar Fairgrounds, home to the Sun and Surf Circuit and San Diego County Fair, the historic and charming […]
While most kids her age were just learning to crawl, Cheyenne Augsburger was already climbing up onto the back of a horse. The daughter of Lori and Andrew Augsburger of Loxqahatchee, Florida, Cheyenne was riding as soon as she was able to sit up and has spent very few days of her eight-year life away […]
The countdown is on for the Keystone Classic Appaloosa Show Circuit being held for the first time at new facilities in New Jersey over the Memorial Day weekend. One of the premier regional horse shows for the Appaloosa breed, the Keystone Classic, draws the best competitors in the country and has been the largest […]
The spring show season is underway and that means exhibitors are enjoying their American Quarter Horses, with many focusing on qualifying for the2014 Bank of America Amateur and AQHA Open World Championship Show. As of March 31, there are 2,102 qualifiers – 1,058 amateur and 1,044 open – for more than 90 events at what’s […]
Get on the trail to Iowa this summer! Exciting changes have been made by the Iowa Show Circuit based on exhibitor feedback for the 2014 event in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2013, the Iowa Show Circuit was the second largest AQHA show, and year after year, the event welcomes every type of exhibitor. The show dates are […]
When you combine great weather, large classes and fierce competition you get the 2014 Texas Amateur Show being held April 23-27. The show is held at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex in Waco, Texas. The judges for the week include Gretchen Mathis, Jennifer Lynn Thompson, John Dean, Suzy Jeane, Tom McBeath and Tom […]
This marks the sixth breeding season since the Great Recession gripped the United States in 2008. There is no question, the economic downturn unseated the horse industry. Since 2008, breed associations have experienced fewer registrations. Although 2013 figures have not been released for all associations, three of the major breed associations have reported declining registrations […]
When you combine great weather, large classes and fierce competition you get the 2014 Texas Amateur Show being held April 23-27. The show is held at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex in Waco, Texas. The judges for the week include Gretchen Mathis, Jennifer Lynn Thompson, John Dean, Suzy Jeane, Tom McBeath and Tom Robertson. […]
She was 15, competing in a Showmanship class with 70 participants. After hours of standing in the burning sun, the results were called. A few minutes later, young Nettie Olsen’s family saw her walking back to the stalls, a seventh place ribbon in hand, and a smile plastered on her face. Olsen was born in […]
When you see buds on the tree tops, hear the birds chirping and feel sun rays on your skin, you can sense spring in the air. For road warriors, the change in season also means horse show time is in full swing. So, how can you best map out your show schedule? American Quarter Horse, […]
FIRST WORLD SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE – MAY 15, 2014 Visit the PHBA website World Show Staff World Show Manager -Terri Green World Show Chairman – Howard Rea World Show Assistance Manager/Exhibitor Rep – Mary Ann Fielitz World Show Secretary – Shirley Stuart Trade Show Coordinator – Jan Gover-Hallum
Del Mar, California played host to the annual Double Feature Classic April 9-13, 2014. Judges for this year’s event included Margo Ball, Chad Evans, Brad Luebben, Lisa Modern, Suzy Jean, Gayle Lampinen, Adrea Simons, Bruce Army, Stephanie Lynn and Allen Mitchels