Paint Alternative Competition

Paint Alternative Competition

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 […]

New Color Classes at NSBA World Show

New Color Classes at NSBA World Show

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 […]

Country Newcomer Denny Strickland Releases Debut Single

Country Newcomer Denny Strickland Releases Debut Single

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 […]

APHC Stallion Auction

APHC Stallion Auction

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, […]

Winter Adjustments

Winter Adjustments

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 […]

Helpful Cold Weather Tips

Helpful Cold Weather Tips

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 […]

Dowdy and Hartman Engaged

Dowdy and Hartman Engaged

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.

Find Your AQHA Level

Find Your AQHA Level

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 […]

Humphrey and Phillipsborn wed

Humphrey and Phillipsborn wed

On New Year’s Eve surrounded by friends and family Ryan Humphrey and Megan Phillipsborn tied the knot. The couple, who have been dating for several years, are the proud parents to 8 month old daughter, Mia . Together they own and operate Humphrey Quarter Horses in Whitesboro, Texas, where they stand AQHA Stallion Born To […]

THIS IS HOW WINNING COUTURE ROLLS – WITH NEWLY DESIGNED AIRSTREAM

THIS IS HOW WINNING COUTURE ROLLS – WITH NEWLY DESIGNED AIRSTREAM

Debbie Hodde, of Brenham, Texas, will roll out the newest addition to Winning Couture, her English attire-based business, specializing in custom patterned hunter shirts and collars, at the 2013 American Paint Horse Association’s World Championship Show, Nov. 6-16 in Fort Worth, Texas. “‘The Lois’ is a 1970 Trade Wind model Airstream trailer that we purchased […]