The Hylton Maiden 3 & Over Western Pleasure class will return for a fourth year to the Virginia Classic Show held April 10-13 in Lexington, Virginia with an impressive $50,000 added purse. This year the economy was such that Cecilia Hylton of Gainesville, Virginia was able to contribute significantly to the class. The class, which […]
Spectacular weather, convenient schedules, continuous entertainment and top-notch facilities at WestWorld are just some of the reasons the Arizona Sun Circuit continues to remain one of the Top 5 American Quarter Horse Association ranked shows in the United States each year. Doug Huls, show manager for the Arizona Sun Circuit reports that when the books […]
With more than 30 rule change proposals up for discussion and vote, the APHA Board of Directors passed 28 new rules at the 2014 APHA Convention on February 24 in Irving, Texas. Approximately 115 national directors are elected by their fellow APHA members to serve two-year terms and provide a voice for their respective areas’ […]
Are you still trying to decide the best match for your mare? When considering stallion choices, it is important to examine their futurity eligibility and if discounted breedings can be purchased through stallion service auctions, which enable an opportunity to acquire added futurity payouts. As many organizations throughout the country offer stallion service programs, it is […]
DeGraff Stables regretfully advises of the passing of AQHA World Champion Indian Artifacts on February 19, 2014. Owner, Robin DeGraff commented, “When I think of our journey together, I can hardly believe all that Indian Artifacts has accomplished since I found him as a yearling. In a blink of the eye, 19 years have passed […]
InStride Edition is proud to present Premier Paint Sires, an exciting new program for APHA registered stallions and their offspring. Established by Claire Binkowski and Mike Hachtel, Premier Paint Sires was designed to enhance the breeding prosperity of APHA stallions by giving the offspring of eligible stallions the opportunity to compete for a significant cash […]
The birth mare had never been the warm and fuzzy type, even before she became pregnant. She was the dominant mare in the herd and routinely showed her alpha attitude toward other horses and people. Unfortunately, her abrasive behavior increased exponentially after she foaled. The combination of hardwired surliness and protective maternal instinct turned her into a stall shark. You […]
His riding coach, Becky George says Domenick Heibing is one of those kids trainers beg for in a client. He has God-given talent that makes riding come naturally for the 11-year-old from Hockley, Texas. But he also absorbs everything you teach him, she says. Domenick is a third generation horseman. Both his parents, Tara and […]
With all of the latest information right at our fingertips there is no doubt that the world is a smaller place than it was just five years ago. The equine industry has been significantly impacted by the growth of foreign markets and the services of stallions in the United States are now being offered overseas […]
The NSBA will host a bridleless calcutta this June at the Tom Powers Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan to benefit the NSBA Crisis Fund. The event is open to all professional horse trainers and has an entry fee of $100. All AQHA and NSBA rules will apply to the event. “We were looking for […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has listed its 2014 Riders List. The rankings are determined by earnings and are available for the following: Open Western Pleasure Riders List, Intermediate Open Western Pleasure Riders List, Limited Western Pleasure Riders List, Non Pro Western Pleasure Riders List, Intermediate Non Pro Western Pleasure Riders List, Open Hunter Under Saddle […]
As an artist sometimes inspiration hits you in unexpected ways. For Italian show attire designer Anna Omodeo it’s her favorite songs that inspire her beautiful creations. Born and raised in Northwestern Italy, 33-year-old Omodeo studied design and architecture at the University in Venice where she worked as an assistant teacher for a couple of years. She always had a […]