The American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse exhibitors ages 18 and under around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to compete in each of the classes representing halter, English and western disciplines. More than 2,500 […]
Premier Paint Sires is excited to announce that they will be giving away a photo shoot with Kirstie Marie Photography. The giveaway is part of a new campaign the program is launching called “Guess Who?” “Mike and I are constantly looking for new ways to spread the word about Premier Paint Sires and get people […]
There has always been a procedure in place for AQHA judges to follow when they encounter a horse being shown that is obviously lame. Now AQHA has a system in place to check every horse for obvious lameness prior to that horse entering the show pen. “We had a procedure in place for the judges […]
There’s nothing quite like the versatility of a Paint Horse to make a young rider dream big. Two Youth recently earned AjPHA’s highest honor: the Superior Youth Champion award. Sydney Schmidt and Alexandra Fink recently joined the ranks of only a handful of Youth who have achieved this honor since 1978. The Superior Youth Champion […]
There was a time, not so long ago, that it was doubtful that Olivia Hennelly, of Franklinville, New Jersey, would live…let alone walk or ever show a horse again. But tomorrow the 17-year-old high school senior will enter the arena at the American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City with her […]
The votes are in—after the AjPHA National Convention at the 2014 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, AjPHA national directors were invited to vote for Youth to represent the association. For 2014–2015, the following Youth will the lead AjPHA: President: Meredith Milton, Aledo, Texas President-Elect: Sydney Schmidt, Lowman, New York Vice President: Mackenzie Chapman, Bellevue, Michigan Secretary: Anna Tucker, Dubberly, […]
Two, all-new Level 1 (formerly known as Green) stakes classes have been added as ancillary classes to the 2014 AQHA World Show schedule. A $5,000-added Level 1 western pleasure class is slated for Tuesday, November 18, and a $5,000-added Level 1 hunter under saddle class will be offered Friday, November 21. “We are very excited […]
Amateur and Non-Pro contender April Baryton, of Conyers, Georgia really knows her show partner, After Midnite. “Midnite is very willing to do anything you ask him…. but you must ask nicely, you never tell him what to do,” she explains. “He loves to eat anything you’re eating but will beg and stalk you for peppermints.” […]
Although through the years, there have been several different Longe Line score sheets approved by the National Snaffle Bit Association, understanding the current scoring system and how your longe liner is evaluated by the judges is a crucial element for success in the show arena. In the third section of our in-depth four part series […]
For 27-year-old Dave Archer, the best thing about being a horse trainer is that no two days are the same. “Every day is a new adventure with the horses,” he says, “and I learn something new every day.” Archer specializes in the training and preparation of Western Pleasure horses, futurity prospects and the western all-around […]
The final wishes of Carolyn Fleming Smith, per her will, included the donation of Iron Age to a major University. That transaction was completed after breeding season for ease on all parties with The Ohio State University. “The deal with OSU was put together by Amy Gumz due to her reproduction work with them,” Adria Smith, owner […]
Surrounded by friends and family, Maggie Kerola said “I do” to AQHA trainer Brian Cox on Saturday, July 19, in a beautiful ceremony followed by an elaborate reception at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio. Maggie was escorted down the aisle by her father wearing a gown created by Pnina Tornai which she purchased at the incomparable Kleinfeld Bridal Salon in New […]