The American Quarter Horse Association recently announce significant changes to the Performance Halter rules as they apply to the World Championship Show and now the Youth World Show and the Select World Show. Those rules are being met with overwhelming support from Performance Horse enthusiasts. The American Quarter Horse Association announced on Dec. 31, a […]
When Julie McCallister became an empty-nester it was time to chase her horse show dreams. She purchased Hour Rumors, “Trixie,” and began training with Kip Larson and Michael Davis at Kip Larson Performance Horses for Western Pleasure. Then she added Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation. Earlier this year she won the AQHA […]
One of the most complex, yet most delicate parts of a horse’s body is their eye. Equine ophthalmologists report that eye injuries go unnoticed by owners often for far too long. Often eye injuries are minor and resolved quickly with minimal veterinarian intervention. However, a simple eye issue can turn into a severe problem very […]
Georgia trainer Jamie English says once you really understand and accept that no two horses are alike, it makes you much more successful at training horses. That is the premise behind Jason English Show Horses, where she and her new husband prepare youngsters for Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle futurity classes and older horses […]
Trainers, exhibitors, vendors and spectators joined together for the 2018 Buckeye Classic at The World Equestrian Center located in Wilmington, Ohio. The show began on Tuesday, July 13, 2018 with NSBA classes followed by the first NCEA Junior Medal Horsemanship and YEDA Challenge. A member of Bay Hill YEDA team, sophomore Brianna Merklin was named […]
A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. “The Lucas Oil World is one of the most prestigious events in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior […]
One of AQHA’s Top 10 shows, the Region 6 Super 6 circuit got underway on Wednesday in West Springfield, Massachusetts. As of Thursday evening the show already saw 8,000 entries with over 200 trail runs and 185 in Showmanship classes. Pattern classes weren’t the only ones who saw huge numbers. Halter classes were also very […]
The Tunica Arena and Exposition Center in Mississippi is the site of this year’s Palomino Horse Breeders of America World Championship Show. The youngest competitors take center stage first as the association presents the Palomino Youth World Show through Saturday, followed by the Amateur and Open World Show classes next week. PHBA General Manager Terri […]
Do you know a PHBA Youth National Director wanting to become a part of the Youth Executive Board? The Youth Board of National Directors shall elect at their annual meeting from the PHBA Youth National Directors the following officers: President-Elect, two (2) Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, Treasurer and Reporter. Additionally, the President will appoint three (3) […]
Dean Bogart Performance Horses is proud to announce the relocation of the business back to Georgia. Dean Bogart has had an outstanding career as a professional horseman, judge and trainer of numerous Youth, Amateur and Open Congress and World Champions. His new venture will now be located at Big Sky Farm in Dacula, Georgia. “I am […]
“Bidding is open now for the 2 July Internet Auctions from Pro Horse Services. The Pleasure Broodmare and Prospect Internet Auction, which features the Magnuson Farm Broodmare and Prospect Auctionwill close on Wednesday evening, July 11th,” according to Mike Jennings, of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Bidders can shop for Halter, Reining, Ranch and Sorting horses, […]
“The Magnuson Farm Broodmare and Prospect Auction is a highlight of the Pro Horse Services Pleasure Broodmare and Prospect Internet Auction, which is the first of the two auctions and will close on July 11th,” announces Mike Jennings, of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The July INTERNET Auction features Halter, Reining, Ranch and Sorting horses, as […]
