He’s only 32 years old but when Jay Starnes, of Summerton, South Carolina, walked out of the arena with a check for $50,000 for winning the 2013 Congress Masters Western Pleasure, it appears he walked into a place in history by becoming the first Western Pleasure rider to reach the $1 million in earnings mark. […]
To sum up 2013 for the American Quarter Horse show industry, “upward and onward” would do just fine. From wildfires, floods, tornadoes and a historic blizzard, horsemen across the United States were reminded this year to count their blessings before they lay their heads down at night. But despite all the loss and heartache, those […]
Edward F. “Bud” Alderson, 91, of Sharpsville, Indiana, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. Alderson was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2004. Born August 21, 1922, to Dewey and Mabel (Cooper), Alderson grew up taking care of many animals an even showed draft horses in 4-H. He graduated from Prairie Township High School […]
As falling leaves turn trees bare and the cold winter air sets in, the holidays are upon us and before we know it, we will be ringing in a new year and a new breeding season. So, what key concepts should mare owners know to ensure their breeding season is both enjoyable and successful According […]
Newly crowned Appaloosa Pleasure Horse Association (ApPHA) World Champions proudly accepted their prestigious awards during the World Championship Appaloosa Show held in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 24- Nov. 2. One of the stars, 19-year-old, Macenzie Fallis, assistant trainer at Heeley Pleasure Horses, Van Meter, Iowa won both the Open and Limited 2-year-old Western Pleasure Futurities […]
Becky Bailey has been at the helm of Bailey Farm in Batavia, Ohio since she and husband, Craig, bought a soybean field in 1999 and turned it into a full-fledged breeding facility, focusing on superior pedigree. Bailey was introduced to horses at a young age, spending her summers trail riding with her family. When her […]
Just like a light shining down from the heavens, Don Bell of Weatherford, Texas, is a truly blessed man with so many God given talents. Whether it’s drawing, sculpting, writing music, or showing World Champion Quarter Horses, Bell has achieved great success. His gifts as a horseman have helped transcend his creative interpretation for Western […]
U.S. District Court in Amarillo granted in part AQHA’s Motion for Stay of Equitable Relief Pending Appeal. Today, the U.S. District Court in Amarillo granted in part AQHA’s Motion for Stay of Equitable Relief Pending Appeal. The effect of the order is that pending resolution of AQHA’s appeal, AQHA is not required to register clones […]
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum Youth Art Show kicks off on December 3. The public is invited to view artwork created by middle and high school students from Region 16. To prepare for the show, students learned about the role the American Quarter Horse played in the history of the United […]
Strictly Show Horses is the name of Adrienne Cober’s training operation, located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. And, according to the Pennsylvania native, her life right now is “strictly business.” “I used to do some modeling and enjoying fishing but my situation is unique because I work full time for the Department of Corrections and train […]
As the AQHA Amateur World Championship week came to a close and the open week of competition kicked off, AQHA World Show spectators, exhibitors, and enthusiasts alike joined for a fun night of celebration with the AQHA Super Horse contenders’ parade and entertainment provided by Denny Strickland. Although Strickland, 23 of Nashville, Tennessee, has always […]