To 46-year-old Donnie Recchiuti, of Heath, Ohio, watching horses that he started, trained and exhibited still in the show arena competing and winning at the industry’s biggest events, is all the reward he needs. “I always feel a sense of achievement because it’s a testament to the foundation they were given and the hands they […]
Joetta Meredith Bell, of Weatherford, Texas, was just 9 years old when she won the Congress Small Fry Horsemanship in 1990 on Lady Legacy. Back then it was the only Small Fry event offered at the Congress. On Sunday, 29 years later, Joetta watched from the stands as her 9-year-old daughter, Trinity, won the Small […]
Horse crazy starts at a young age for most little girls and it was no different for Edmond, Oklahoma native Shelly Presley. The only difference was she found her passion drawing the animal she loved so dearly. “I grew up showing horses in 4-H with my sisters as a child,” she said. “I pretty much […]
Beginning Jan. 1, American Quarter Horses competing at AQHA-approved shows that test positive for natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics will be considered in violation of AQHA Rule VIO401.1, which prohibits any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative that could affect the performance of a horse. Per AQHA’s revised administrative penalty guidelines, which will be […]
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced new veterinary inspection requirements for horses entering Ohio from states reporting vesicular stomatitis cases. This applies to all horses, including those intending to participate at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. “All equine entering Ohio from a state where VSV has been diagnosed within the past seven days, or a state […]
For Cave Creek, Arizona professional trainer Erica Owen, her own training business wasn’t exactly planned but since taking over her boss’ business after she retired Owen has thrived doing what she loves. Growing up in Stanley, New York, Owen began riding at the age of 3. Her maternal grandmother had horses even before she was […]
American Paint Horse exhibitors from across the country gathered in Fort Worth, Texas for the association’s annual World Championship Show. Exhibitors will compete for World Championship titles and over $900,000 in cash and prizes. English classes kicked off the show this year and one of the first ones to trot down the middle was Keith […]
The American Paint Horse Association’s Annual World Show got underway September 16, 2019 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. APHA exhibitor’s from across the country will compete for World Championship titles along with over $900,000 in cash and prizes. Competition continues through September 29 so check back often as we update […]
(Editor’s Note: This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available) A month before the All-American Quarter Horse Congress is scheduled to open, the Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced that it is prohibiting the import of horses from counties within states – including Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wyoming […]
The AQHA Select World is underway this week in Fort Worth, Texas. The show draws exhibitors 50 and over from across the globe to compete for globes in This is the pinnacle event for Select amateur competitors around the world who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to secure […]
In order to ensure the health of all horses attending the 2019 APHA World Championship Show Sept. 16-29 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the following horse health requirements and arrival instructions will be in effect. Health certificates within 30 days are required for all horses. A negative EIA (Coggins) test is […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced that this year, entry forms and qualifier information will be emailed to all current owners of qualified American Quarter Horses for the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show by the end of August. The email will be sent from worldshow@aqha.org to the current owner of the qualified horse. AQHA has posted […]
