While the equine industry as a whole generates approximately $122 billion in total economic value, it’s commonly thought that the “big three” that are the primary economic drivers: Recreation, Racing, and Competition. However, the American Horse Council Foundation (AHCF) felt it was also important to bring in a new sector of the industry’s economic impact: […]
Carrie Balkcom has been named the new chair of The Humane Society of the United States’ National Agriculture Advisory Council. . The HSUS formed the National Agriculture Advisory Council in 2016 to advance more humane, regenerative and sustainable animal husbandry practices on farms and ranches and to highlight producers who subscribe to these standards. Balkcom […]
The 2018-19 AQHA Executive Committee was elected at the AQHA convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Congratulations to our newly elected AQHA Executive Committee, which is committed to serving the AQHA membership. The AQHA Executive Committee was elected at the 2018 AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through […]
Last October Blakely Abbott jogged into the Celeste Arena at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and pointed her show partner, Made Just Right’s right shoulder to the rail when magic started to happen. As the announcer called for the lope in split one of the L1 Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under, she remembered what […]
The Arizona Sun Circuit got underway last weekend in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. The week-long show features a full slate of AQHA classes and new this year features NSBA Rider Cup classes. The purse, estimated to be $75,000, will be shared between the owner of the horse exhibited and the professional rider or trainer associated with […]
Made N The Shade, a 2014 bay gelding owned by Natasha Blanchard of Lumberton, Texas has been named the National Snaffle Bit Association’s 2017 Horse of the Year. The award is based on NSBA participation, show record and points earned in a year. On his way to multiple championships throughout the year, Natasha Blanchard and […]
Continuing in the tradition of a premiere event, the Iowa Quarter Horse Association will host the Mayflower State Show in the climate-controlled Jacobsen Exhibition Center, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa May 3-6, 2018. Along with a full show schedule, a fun-filled slate of activities and exhibitor perks will be part of […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has named honorees for its Hall of Fame and Jack Benson awards. The association will recognize individuals and horses from the industry at its annual awards banquet during the 2018 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity in August in Tulsa, Oklahoma.. Hall of Fame, Individual – Bill Price […]
We are very excited to congratulate Taylor Kungle on her purchase of No Doubt My Maria. Taylor and “Maria” made their debut this past Sunday at the Arizona Sun Circuit in the Level 1 Amateur Western Pleasure and ending up the class winner! Taylor and Maria will next compete in the NSBA riders cup in […]
AQHA honored Dan Trein, Holly Hover and Gretchen Mathes at the 2018 AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. Three industry professionals were recognized by their peers March 4 at the 2018 American Quarter Horse Association Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. The Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year, AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional awards […]
The 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees were honored at this year’s AQHA Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. The 2018 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet on March 4 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida. “Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor […]
Twenty APHA shows proved they were the cream of the crop in 2017, This annual list is complied based on total entries per judge, and full results appear in the April 2018 Paint Horse Journal. For the second year in a row, the Zone 12 European Championships claimed the No. 1 spot. Taking place August 27–September […]