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 […]
The Spring Breakout hosted exhibitors taking in the beautiful weather and breathtaking scenery of the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. The show which will feature the Hylton Maiden Western Pleasure drew exhibitors from up and down the East Coast to compete in a full slate of AQHA classes as well as select NSBA classes brought […]
Mark your calendars for The Championship Show at World Equestrian Center, Ocala featuring an estimated purse of $1,670,000. The Championship Show runs from Sept. 29 through Oct. 24, and features a mix of AQHA and futurity classes. All futurity classes are NSBA approved and the first payments are due June 1. The event will compete with the All-American Quarter […]
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 […]
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has announced the expansion of the futurities and sweepstakes classes for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Over $3 Million in cash and prizes will be awarded at this year’s Congress. “Congress Strong, is what exhibitors will experience with our 2021 Futurity and Sweepstakes classes,” says Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the All […]
The 2021 March To The Arch got underway in Fort Worth, Texas on March 10, 2021. The charity show which benefits Cook’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth has a full slate of AQHA and NSBA Classes in addition to Show For Dough Classes that benefit the AQHA and NSBA Crisis Funds. Judges for this year’s […]
The sun was shining in Scottsdale, Arizona as exhibitors took part in the 48th annual Arizona Sun Circuit held February 27-March 7, 2021. Sun Circuit is the largest AQHA Circuit in the Western US, and features NRHA, NSBA, NRCHA and Versatility Ranch Horse classes along with opportunities for All Breed exhibitors. This year’s judges include Jeff […]
Most horse owners are worried about how to prepare and plan for the death of a horse. But have you ever considered that your horse may out live you? What happens then? Surely someone will take care of your horse, right? You may think that family members or friends will simply take care of your […]
In the realm of equine sports medicine, regenerative therapies have become commonplace treatment options for the injured performance horse. Regenerative medicine is an encompassing term for treatment modalities that utilize the horse’s own body to encourage the best healing possible. This is achieved by promoting the development of increased blood flow to the damaged area. […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Annelise Kimmel and Michael Majors, of Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter, on Feb. 18. The new arrival, named Montana Jane, weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20-inches at birth. Annelise is the owner of Carolina Moon/Wild West Furniture. Michael is the owner of Majors Supply in Monroe, Ohio.
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 […]