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 […]
The Gordyville Spring AQHA Show Circuit got under way today at the Gordyville Show facility in Gifford, Illinois and continues through March 26. Club directors and officers collaborated to try to find ways to bolster the circuit and received several suggestions to add slot classes. The judges for the 2017 Gordyville Illinois Spring Show […]
There were co-champions today in the $9,000 added National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Green Western Pleasure Slot class held for the first time at the Gordyville Spring American Quarter Horse Association Show Circuit. Amazin Dream, a 2012 sorrel mare by A Dream Remembered and out of Suddenly A Miracle, owned by Amy Bauer and shown by Chris […]
Organizers say more than 15 horses will compete this year in the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure for the chance to win the top cash prize of $25,000, March 25 in Lexington, Virginia. Cecilia Hylton, of Gainesville, Virginia, introduced the class at the Reichert Celebration and relocated it to her home state in […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce the additions of Justin Billings of Ashville, Ohio, and Karen McCuistion of Wilson, Oklahoma, to the Association’s show department. In his new role, Billings will determine and formulate policies/procedures and provide overall direction of AQHA’s shows. He will also plan, direct and coordinate operational activities related […]
Julie Hoefling describes herself as a “small-town farm kid who is trying to make a few dreams come true.” The Michigan native lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband, Jerry, and spends her free time riding and competing at American Quarter Horse Association shows across the United States. “I’ve been blessed with a lot of […]
Randy R. Wilson will join the University of Findlay Western Equestrian Program this fall, as an “Expert in Residence.” Wilson is a National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Hall of Fame member and a five-time winner of American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World and Reserve World Championships. “We are delighted to welcome Randy back to the […]
“Entries are being accepted for the April INTERNET Auction which will close on April 12th,” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “The Spring market appears to be strong this year, judging by the results of our recent March Auction. The top five horses sold for an average of $9,880 and […]
