The thing about training horses for a living is that if not done right, it tells on you. “That’s why we don’t have deadlines,” said Dwayne Pickard of Byron, Michigan. “They will ruin you. Work hard and be consistent. You can’t put six days-worth of training into one or skip four days and try to […]
Record temperatures in Conyers, Georgia didn’t hinder exhibitors from competing in record numbers at the Stars and Stripes and Big A Circuits. The two week long event features two AQHA shows as well as the second leg of the Premier Quarter Sires, Show For Dough and a Huntfield Derby. Brittany Andrews piloted Faith Is Certain […]
She got her start with show horses when she placed an ad on Craig’s List looking for a trainer. Now, just a few years later, Alexandra Chavez is in the process of building one of the premier Quarter Horse breeding, training and show horse operations in the country. Chav3z Enterprises consists of two facilities – […]
The Oregon Summer Classic took place last weekend in Central Point, Oregon. The show featured a full slate of AQHA classes as well as a select NSBA futurity classes that included Western Pleasure, Trail Sweepstakes, Longe Line and Hunter Under Saddle. Scottsdale Western World saddles and Caliente Saddle Shop saddles are among the prizes […]
Josh and Kaleena Weakly welcomed a baby girl into the world yeasterday morning. Knox Everlee was born at 8:41am weighing 8lb 5oz and measuring 21″ long. She will join their son, Jaxson. “We are all doing amazing and Jax is so proud of his sissy,” Kaleena said. “Well we all are, I hope […]
“Bidding closes on June 21 and 22 for the two Internet horse auctions produced by Professional Horse Services, LLC,” announces Mike Jennings of the auction company management team. “The bidding will close on the evening of June 21 for the Annual Halter Broodmare and Prospect Sale, which will include all of the Halter Horses offered […]
A finished, polished look in the show arena includes considering every last detail on both horse and rider. Since white markings particularly on your horse’s legs stand out to the eye, impeccable grooming of these areas are essential for a winning appearance. Seasoned professional horsemen share their tips on how to finish white markings correctly […]
A total of 47 yearlings have been consigned to the 2017 Tom Powers Stakes Sale, scheduled for July 1 in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Starting with Lot #1, an unnamed sorrel filly, sired by Congress Champion Batt Man and out of Fanciest Hour Yet, by The Radical Hour and ending up with Lot #47, Cant […]
The first leg of the 2017 Premier Quarter Sires Limited Series is underway at the Cornhusker Classic in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Limited Series features a hefty purse for both Limited Non-Pro and Open riders as well as Limited Horses. Each class has an estimated payout of $25,000 and the four classes offered in the […]
AQHA icon Rick Skelly passed away in Wisconsin yesterday. Rick Skelly kicked off his showing career early in life, winning the AQHA High Point Youth Award. Since that time Rick has presented and shown numerous World and Congress Champions including the great “Time To Cash In”, World Show Super Horse. In addition, Rick has trained […]
The Tar Heel Triple Classic is welcoming exhibitors to Raleigh, North Carolina this week for two AQHA show circuits which bookend The Little Futurity, one of the premier futurities of the show season. A new format this year calls for nine AQHA sanctioned shows spread across eight days. Action got started on Thursday with four-day […]
“World Champion and World Champion producing mares highlight the first of the two Internet Horse auctions in June, the Halter Broodmare and Prospect Sale, “announces Mike Jennings, a partner with his wife, Stephanie, in Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The second auction, the June INTERNET Auction, is the marketplace for Pleasure, All Around and Performance show […]
