John Pirri Jr., a retired veterinarian and alumnus from the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, has pledged a gift totaling more than $6.8 million for the immediate and long-term facility needs for UK Ag Equine Programs’ undergraduate efforts. Pirri graduated from UK in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and […]
To own a successful breeding stallion today Brian and Sherri Banta, of New Liberty, Iowa, say it’s important to “be there with your customers for the highs and the lows.” The Bantas own Congress and American Quarter Horse Association World Champion producer, A Touch Of Sudden and say it’s what they try hard to do […]
The Virginia Paint Horse Club (VPHC) recently announced they will host the 2017 Northeast Paint Horse Championship as part of a new Colors of Spring Paint Horse show. The show will be held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia, and is a new partnership with the Shenandoah Blue Ride Appaloosa Association (SBRAA) Lee […]
Time to enter up, Paint riders! The 2017 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is right around the corner, and the premium book is now available. The show takes place June 26–July 9 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. 2017 Premium Book Online Now! The own/lease, pre-entry, stall reservation and RV reservation deadline […]
Nine-year-old Isabella Buckley, of Preston, Connecticut, has a Breyer horse collection worth as much as most people spend on their first car. But it’s her show partners, Krymsun Konfidential and Dee Chocolate Star, with whom Isabella has been spending most of her time. Isabella is the daughter of horse trainers – William and Tara Buckley […]
Joyce Ann Wyatt, 81, of Claysville passed into eternity with her Father in Heaven March 26, 2017, in Grove City Medical Center, Grove City. Born May 29, 1935 in Springdale, she was a daughter of the late Adrian “AJ” and Janet McNally Girard. Ms. Wyatt was a 1953 graduate of Springdale High School where she […]
Equine competition may seem like an American hobby, but in fact, individuals across the world share this same passion. When searching large associations like the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) or American Paint Horse Association (APHA), you will find that the membership is quite diverse and includes members from countries all over the world. But […]
Extra Paint Horse prizes are making their way to Iowa! The Midwest Paint Horse Championship is returning to the Zone 5 show April 22–23 in Cedar Rapids. Class winners receive beautiful Gist Silversmiths buckles, and medallions are presented to second–sixth place; awards are courtesy APHA, and the show can earn up to $3,500 in additional award […]
The World Equestrian Center and Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club has been approved for Phase One construction of the planned World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Construction has begun. Slated to host events in 2018, the new venue will be a world-class equestrian sports venue adjacent to the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club property. […]
The Virginia Quarter Horse Association’s Spring Breakout/Dave Higgins Memorial Show is in full swing at the Virginia Horse Park in Lexington. The show got started Thursday with Halter, Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation classes. Today featured Ranch competition followed by Western Riding, Horsemanship and Western Pleasure. Judges include Holly Hover, Clint Fullerton, Marilyn […]
The 2017 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet March 19 at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio. “Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor possible in our Association, and we welcome these deserving individuals into the Hall of Fame,” said […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has released the 2016 AQHA Annual Report, and it is available to download at www.aqha.com/annualreport. The annual report contains complete statistics for AQHA membership, horse registrations and transfers, show and race statistics, and more. “AQHA’s annual report dives into the Association’s functions, goals and how we operate as a business dedicated to […]