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 […]
With a lifetime of show horse experience and a knack for fashion, Tammy Dyer of Pilot Point, Texas creates exquisite show apparel with her D Designs Custom Show Clothing Company. Involved in the show industry since she was a child, Dyer and daughter Sharnai Thompson have earned nine AQHA World and Reserve World titles and […]
Dogs and horses go together like peanut butter and jelly. Many show horse owners are also dog owners and enthusiasts, and consider their dogs to be a huge part of their family. As such, dogs often accompany their owners to horse shows. However, there are several health concerns that dog owners should be aware of […]
As summer shows are under way and temperatures rise, it is crucial to the health of your horse to remember that, while you’re cruising down the road in the air-conditioning, your horse is not. So, what effect does hauling in the heat have on your horse? In the first section of our two-part series on […]
The thing that fascinates Allie Stein about the Trail class is that even though the pattern is the same, every horse negotiating the obstacles makes it look different. At 17, the Warren, Ohio native says showing horses is her life. “Horses are a part of me,” she admits. “It’s in my blood and I would […]
AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway Jr. announces his intent to retire. Don Treadway Jr., the executive vice president of the American Quarter Horse Association, announced today his intent to retire in 2015. In making the announcement, Treadway wants to allow ample time to appoint a successor and ensure an orderly transition to not interrupt […]
