He can be intensely shy and it pains him to have to tell a customer their horse may not work out in a specific discipline because of its mind, ability or soundness. But for Ohio trainer Brent Garringer, watching a horse he started progress over time provides him with all the motivation he needs. Garringer […]
She’s a fierce competitor in the show arena but outside the pen 19-year-old Leah Burgess is a big softy, especially when it comes to abandoned animals. Burgess volunteers at her local Humane Society and has been known to bring home all sorts of pets. “I have a crazy soft spot for abandoned animals, and I […]
“BIDDING WILL CLOSE on 3 Stallion Service Auctions this week, featuring breedings to 360 Top Halter and Pleasure Stallions registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC and Color Breeds,” according to Mike Jennings, of Professional Auction Services, LLC. “Many World Champions and World Champion Sires are offered in these auctions.” 1 – CLOSING Wednesday, January 24, beginning […]
Sleep can be elusive. It can be fitful and rejuvenating. For Shirley MacArthur sleep is an incubator of ideas for her artwork. When her head hits the pillow and she closes her eyes, visions of horses, dogs and hairy highland cows dance in her head. “I go to sleep with paintings in my head that […]
It has been said that “before something great happens, everything falls apart.” For Bobby Canady, a 40-year old farrier by trade, nothing could be more true. Bobby grew up in North Carolina, in a conventional American family. He says he was always obsessed with horses. “At one time, I had over 1,500 Breyer horses,” he […]
She may only be 14, but Hanna Olaussen loves to soar. You could see it when she competed in gymnastics and now you see it when she steps into the show pen. Born in Stavanger, Norway, the teen has yet to complete more than two years of school in the same district. “I have attended […]
Zach and Michelle Favorite welcomed a baby girl into the world. Ella Favorite was born on January 14, 2018 and joins big brother, Cruz. Zach Favorite is the owner and operator at Zach Favorite Show Horses in Kent, Ohio.
APHA is proud to recognize the hard work and leadership of Professional Horsemen and judges to improve and grow the Paint Horse community. Join us in celebrating the following horsemen and -women for their tireless efforts to serve Paint Horses and those who love them. APHA will honor these leaders during Convention, taking place March 2–5 in Irving, Texas; all […]
Convention doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Check out what Jacksonville has to offer! Wine Tasting – Saturday, March 3 Join us at Morton’s The Steakhouse Saturday, March 3, for wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Morton’s has designed the ultimate wine and food experience especially for AQHA members. Sample wines from the restaurant’s award-winning […]
AQHA is soliciting host-site bids for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Adequan® Select world championship shows. The inaugural AQHA Select World Championship Show was held in 2003 in Amarillo, where it has remained since that time. Interested organizations or facilities must complete this form to submit a bid. Please be sure to include information you would like the AQHA […]
Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the new tax law on December 22, 2017, federal policy makers began immediately to discuss the likelihood of moving legislation in 2018 to address technical changes and clarifications to the 1,100-page law. While the American Horse Council takes a deeper dive into the tax law to address in more detail those provisions […]
A 3-day workshop designed for equine industry professionals, therapeutic riding center coaches & staff to explore opportunities for engagement and expansion of current or new riding programs. Any interested stakeholder can come and learn about NSBA competitive events and the inclusion of Equestrians with Disabilities or Veterans using horses as a form of therapeutic riding. […]