(26 shown) Champion ($15,000): The Dark Impulse, 2014 brown mare by RL Best of Sudden and out of Dark Jasmine, owned by Joanie Zelnio and shown by Steve Reams. Reserve ($7,500 and $1,000 for Limited Champion) and Limited Champion: StrutinWithMyBoots On, 2014 red roan gelding, sired by Strutin On The Range and out of Ms […]
Adequan® Select World competitors in performance halter classes are not subject to rule change in 2018; however, rule changes will go into effect for 2019 shows. On December 31, 2017, the American Quarter Horse Association announced amendments to AQHA performance halter rules pertaining to the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show, and on April 27, 2018, AQHA […]
“Buyers can find Top Quality horses for Halter, Pleasure, Ranch Riding, Barrel Racing and more in the 2 auctions offered in June by Professional Horse Services. Those auctions are the June HALTER HORSE Internet Auction and the June Internet Auction from Professional Horse Services,” states Mike Jennings of the Pro Horse Services, management team. “Entries […]
New showmanship videos available on HorseIQ Pattern precision, seamless communication between horse and rider, and poise to boot—those skills are essential to a winning showmanship run. APHA’s HorseIQ brings learning to life, and new videos give you even more insight into the skills that will help you find the top of the judge’s card. New […]
APHA welcomes 11 newly carded judges for 2018; they were approved for certification following a thorough, invitation-only 2018 APHA Judge Applicant Exam. The U.S. testing took place May 21–22 in Denton/Pilot Point, Texas. Testing consisted of a written/clip test and video judging, live judging, and applicant interviews with the 2018 APHA Judges Committee. 2018 Additions […]
The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and approved rule changes from the AQHA Show Committee, which were approved by the AQHA Board of Directors at the convention in March. Read the full standing committee reports. The highlights of the approved show committee recommendations, which are not subject to completing computer programming, will be effective January 1, […]
American horse owners gain appreciation for UK-developed healthy forage treatment. Steam trains. Steamed vegetables. Getting all steamed up . . . We’re all familiar with “steam” in these contexts. But, steamed hay? Not so much. Until recently, that is. Although Haygain® Hay Steamers have been available for nine years, primarily in high performance circles throughout […]
Jewelry designers use strands of hair to help horse lovers create keepsakes to commemorate a lost friend or special accomplishment. Somewhere in a drawer in the house or on a shelf in the barn you likely have a bundle of hair saved from a cherished horse that you no longer own. Whether the hair was […]
The Madness kicked off Wednesday with huge numbers in Wilmington, Ohio. The show began with western pattern events and will continue throughout the weekend with a full slate of AQHA and select NSBA classes. The show’s two featured classes are the 3-Year-Old and Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure which will take place Friday May 18 […]
June is the Month to Market your Horses “Sellers who would like to sell their horses by 7th can still enter the 2 auctions offered in June by Professional Horse Services. Those auctions are the June HALTER HORSE Internet Auction and the June Internet Auction from Professional Horse Services,” announces Mike Jennings of the Pro […]
HorseIQ adds reining resource library Fast spins and sliding stops are getting a virtual upgrade, thanks to the latest additions to HorseIQ’s powerful online education platform. Get a digital view from the judge’s chair by watching two complete reining classes. Blank score sheets are provided, along with the set pattern. When you’re done, compare your […]
AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines celebrates exhibitor victories and a record-breaking year for the Level 1 Championships. What a year it has been for the AQHA Level 1 Championships! At this point, three of the shows experienced increases in exhibitor numbers – a whopping 114 percent at the East Level 1, alone. And as entries […]