“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 […]
At all times Reid Thomas has lists. A daily list. A weekly list. A monthly list. A yearly list. And the Texas trainer makes no apologies. There’s full disclosure. “If you are not a tad OCD – and list oriented – I always warn that you won’t enjoy working for me or with me.” Meghan […]
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is pleased to announce that Kurt Crawford has joined the association to lead sales and sponsorship efforts as director of business development. In this role, Crawford will work to build APHA’s market position by developing, defining, negotiating, and closing sponsor and commercial advertising relationships. With deep roots in the […]
Nearly 200 of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrians will converge in Oklahoma in July to compete for top prizes in the 2017 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals. The 2017 Western National Finals will once again be held at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City on July 1 […]
Two decades ago Erin Shapiro Boatwright learned a very important lesson about show horses. “You have to love your horse on bad days too,” she said. Erin was just 11 when she got her first taste of competition at the Wayne County Fair in Ohio aboard an old Arabian named Flower. “She would never trot […]
Eight new APHA judges have been approved for 2017. Applicants underwent rigorous testing by the APHA Judges Committee, which included a rulebook test, live and video judging, and interviews; the final phase of testing took place May 22–24 at the Diamond T Arena in Denton, Texas. “This was a great group of applicants,” APHA Director […]
