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 […]
The paperwork has been submitted and the results have been checked twice—and that means APHA is pleased to announce the association’s Top 20 shows of 2013. Leading the pack once again in 2013 was the Western Regional Zone 2 Zone-O-Rama, which took place May 23–25 in South Jordan, Utah. A perennial favorite among exhibitors, the […]
Courtney and Mark Brockmueller welcomed a baby boy, Brim Allen, on February 12, 2014. The first grandchild for Nancy Sue Ryan weighed in at 7 pounds 3 ounces.
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association Executive Committee is inviting the national officers of all equine associations for a one-day youth leadership summit in conjunction with the 2014 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar. The youth leadership summit starts at 8 a.m. on July 10 at the Best Western Premier Old Town Center in Bryan, […]
Paul and Tami Thurston, of Tarboro, North Carolina, have had many successes over the years but it seems since the beginning they were destined to be together. Tami grew up in Ohio and developed a love for horses at a young age even though no one in her family had anything to do with them. […]
At age 29, Dawn Baker, of Sunbury, Ohio, will join the ranks of top female riders such as Katy Jo Zuidema, Tina Kaven and Trisha Yamber as she is inducted into the National Snaffle Bit Association’s $250,000 Club later this year. “I had absolutely no idea, we weren’t keeping track of my earnings or anything” […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the release of OnlineStable.com, a comprehensive, inclusive and all-breeds record-keeping system to help youth stay engaged in the equine industry. AQHA hopes this digital filing cabinet will encourage easy record-keeping from any mobile device and be an accessible and affordable way to reduce clutter, and motivate youth […]
Last month we talked about the new AQHA Genetic Disease Panel test that is available, and two of the diseases that are included in that test. This month we will talk about two of the others included in that test panel – Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Type 1 (PSSM1) and hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia (HERDA). […]
On January 30, 2014 Ohio native Marissa Dalton said ‘Yes’ to the man of her dreams. Lee Ledford proposed on a snowy day in Ohio. The couple, who both attended Oklahoma State University, now reside in Wooster, Ohio.
Cedar Springs Farm in Galatia, Illinois is not only home to the Barnes family, but it is also the center of a breeding operation, tax business, horse training operation and a family’s vision. Priscilla Barnes was familiar with farm life growing up. The only daughter of W.B. and Fern Pulliam, she was always fascinated by […]
Many breeders are anticipating the arrival of foals in the New Year. Yet, turning the pages of the calendar also means our yearlings are now 2-year-olds and many are ready to get started. So what should breeders be doing to ensure their youngster has an easy transition once they arrive at their trainer’s barn? Top […]
The 2014 Annual PtHA Convention will be here before you know it! It is taking place March 5-8, 2014, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Be sure to join us for the Year End Awards Banquet, the Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and more. Voice your opinion, express your association desires and of course, come enjoy time […]