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, […]
You may not be showing every weekend during this time of the year. But with some advice from top trainers and a whole lot of determination you can use the winter months to improve techniques for the upcoming show season. A sharper pivot or smoother transition and you might just find yourself at the top […]
With temperatures dropping to single digits this week, Michelle D. Harris, VMD, DACVIM, lecturer in the Section of Emergency and Critical Care at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, offers the following tips to keep horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter. 1. More Calories: People joke about “bulking up for winter,” but for […]
Shane Dowdy of Argyle, Texas asked his long-time girlfriend, Jamie Hartman to marry him yesterday. The couple, both trainers at Shane Dowdy Horses are beyond excited to start this new chapter in their lives. Congratulations to the happy couple.
AQHA exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners can now use an online system to help them determine their level eligibility. To determine level eligibility for 2014, visitwww.aqha.com/leveling to access the AQHA leveling program Web-based verification system. AQHA divisions – youth, amateur and open – are divided into levels. The leveling program uses an objective handicapping system […]
