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 […]
APHA Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program expansion adds youth-specific category designations and overall versatility champion title Thirteen new categories provide youth opportunities for achievement and recognition FORT WORTH—The Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) program offers Paint Horse owners opportunities to establish permanent performance records for their horses at events outside of traditional APHA-approved shows. PAC […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association is excited to announce the addition of several World Championship Color Classes to the 2014 NSBA World Show Schedule! These classes will give all Color horses the opportunity to compete for an NSBA World Championship Title. For further information concerning these classes, please contact the NSBA office at nsbaoffice@nsba.com or call (847) 623-6722. 2014 […]
American Quarter Horse World Champion Denny Strickland is now adding another accomplishment to his name, Nashville recording artist, with the release of his debut single, “Honky Tonk Highway.” The single is available NOW on iTunes and for radio programmers through CDX. Produced by Dan Frizsell and written by Phil O’Donnell, this upbeat introduction is sure […]
Stallion services that did not sell during the open bidding period that ended December 31st are now available on a first-come, first-served, “BUY IT NOW” basis at one half the advertised stud fee. Take a look at the excellent breeding options by visiting the http://appaloosa.mhfsauctions.com. If you are interested in breeding to a particular stallion, […]