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 […]
On January 29, the United States House of Representatives passed a multi-year farm bill known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. The bill will set national agriculture policy and reauthorize many U.S. Department of Agriculture programs for the next five years. The horse industry is not as dependent on programs authorized by the farm bill […]
If there’s one way to describe The Krymsun Kruzer, a 2004 bay stallion by One Hot Krymsun and out of Pleasure N Passion, it’s that he’s not afraid of the winner’s circle. He was the American Quarter Horse Association’s 2009 Featherlite Superhorse, a title given to the horse that earns the most points in three […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce the 2013 Hall of Fame Inductees. The Appaloosa Hall of Fame was created in 1986 with a purpose of recognizing individuals and horses whose contributions have made an impressive and lasting impact on the industry as well as the ApHC. Each year nominations for the Hall […]
The Arizona Sun Circuit is in full swing through Feb. 2 at West World in Scottsdale, Arizona. Presented by the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, the Sun Circuit has enjoyed the top spot in the American Quarter Horse Association’s Top 5 Shows rankings the past few years with 2012 entries topping 15,000. The circuit includes […]
He is the ex-bull rider, turned pleasure horse trainer out of Staunton, Virginia. He’s 32-year-old trainer, Lucas Cash. Born in Waynesboro, Virginia to parents Scott and Gail Cash, Lucas grew up in the horse industry. “My father showed from the time I can remember,” he says. Starting out as an amateur exhibitor, the elder Cash […]
In February 2014, APHA debuts its one-meeting-per-year convention format. Scheduled for February 21-24 at the Westin DFW Airport in Irving, Texas, APHA’s Convention & Membership meeting features an extended format and educational opportunities for exhibitors, judges, show managers and more. “Our national directors really pushed for a longer committee sessions,” Executive Director Billy Smith said. […]
New classes including para-reining roll out for the AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities program. For 2014, the AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities program has added 11 classes, including para-reining, which was demonstrated at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show. The changes rolled out January 1, and theChisholm Challenge is the first show to include the full slate of new classes […]
