The National Snaffle Bit Association’s executive committee has announced that the association has dropped its qualifying requirements for the 2020 NSBA World Championship Show. In addition, the association is offering an on-line only registration special for the month of April. “Facing uncertain times, we feel it is important that NSBA make concessions to afford all […]
The following seven rule change proposals were passed with early implementation at the 2020 APHA Convention on March 1. Six go into effect April 1, and one goes into effect May 1. Additionally, the elected directorship voted on implementation of new APHA By-Laws, which went into immediate effect as of March 1, 2020. A following […]
Growing up in a small town of Rockville, Indiana, Kelsey Tumey, has been involved in the AQHA industry from showing as a youth, amateur and now as a trainer. Recently, Kelsey has been known more for her breeding program. Some of you may know the babies she has bred and raised, which have made huge […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the 2019 AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners. These individuals will be recognized in November at the AQHA Awards Celebration in Oklahoma City, coinciding with the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show. Leonard Berryhill The 2019 AQHA Professional […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the inductees into the NSBA Fall of Fame for 2020. Individual Category – Allen Mitchels Since his first days at NSBA, Allen Mitchels has been all in, participating in the NSBA judge’s recertification process, testing procedure and dealing with animal rights activities and serving as president in 2016. […]
Due to the cancellation of the 2020 AQHA Convention, the AQHA Executive Committee has filled the vacancy on the Executive Committee per AQHA Bylaw Article IV Section 3. In appointing a person to fill such vacancy, the Executive Committee requested the recommendation of the AQHA past presidents who normally recommend a slate of Executive Committee members for […]
Horse showing is evolving and so is the technology surrounding it. The American Paint Horse Association is proud to be the first international equine breed organization to launch an online horse show platform, E-SHOWS. E-SHOWS is the first of its kind where competitors come together from across the globe in the comfort of their own arena […]
Two April Internet auctions will allow sellers to market their horses in early April and do it from home or on the road. Entries are being accepted for the both auctions now. The Spring Reiner & Cow Horse Auction and the April Internet Auction are great marketplaces for Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas, according to Mike Jennings of the […]
As we continue to monitor the situation in our area, the World Equestrian Center management has chosen to limit horse show attendees to exhibitors, their immediate families and staff. This means no spectators or members of the general public will be allowed on the World Equestrian Center property in Wilmington, Ohio, until further notice. The […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced a new resource for AQHA members. The 2020 AQHA Guidelines and Rules for Drugs and Medications is now available online to serve as an educational resource, in addition to AQHA’s official medications rules set forth in the violations section of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations. […]
The 2020 show season is now in full swing. The 11 day Arizona Sun Circuit wrapped up March 8th in Scottsdale with huge numbers in everything from Showmanship to Trail to Reining. “The numbers have been great here in Scottsdale,” said show photographer Jeff Kirkbride. “I bet I shot over 100 reiners in one day […]
The 2020 Dixie National Quarter Horse Show, held Feb. 12-17, at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi, was the largest to date, according to show officials, with 142 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) entries and 116 National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) entries. The Southern Classic is the premier event of the Mississippi Quarter Horse Association […]
