Arizona Sun Circuit
Sun Circuit’s March dates provide great weather, happy exhibitors
For 43 years the Arizona Quarter Horse Association has presented the Sun Circuit (the American Quarter Horse’s top show circuit in 2016) in January, first at Paradise Park and Siminoff Stables in 1973, then for a while in Tucson. But scheduling conflicts with West World facility, a premier equestrian center situated on 386 acres of […]
Grant Awarded to APHA Foundation in Preparation for Stockyards Move
The Amon G. Carter Foundation has awarded the American Paint Horse Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Paint Horse Association, a $125,000 grant to support their 2017-2018 Capital Campaign. The grant will fund the restoration and relocation of the “Legacy of Color,” four large bronze statues depicting American Paint Horses, from their location outside APHA’s […]
The Congress Futurities & Sweepstakes Entry Book is online and in the mail.
Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle *Two-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.) – Presented by Coughlin Auto Three-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd) – Presented by InStride Editon Congress […]
Three Show Management Workshops Set for Spring
Ever thought of holding an American Quarter Horse Association show and want more in-depth information about the ins and outs of show management? How about just sharpening your management skills for existing shows? By attending one of AQHA’s show management workshops, you can do just that! Upcoming dates and locations of AQHA show management workshops are: […]
Denny Thorsell Passes at 78
Dennis “Denny” Thorsell, 78, of Burbank, Ohio, passed away on February 28. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 3, 1938, he dreamed of being a cowboy and spent the rest of his life living that dream. He was a life member of the American Quarter Horse Association and a founding member of the Northern Ohio Quarter […]
23 Rules Passed at the 2017 APHA Convention
APHA national directors voted to pass 23 rules February 27 at APHA Convention in Irving, Texas. A total of 24 rule change proposals were brought out of their respective committees for voting. National directors are elected by their fellow APHA members to serve three-year terms and lend a voice to represent their area’s needs and views. Below […]
Silver Dollar Classic draws competitors from coast to coast
The Silver Dollar Classic, held Feb. 24 to March 1, drew competitors from coast to coast to the South Point Hotel Casino Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s show featured a full slate of American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) classes as well as added money Open events including Novice Horse Western Pleasure (Open […]
Results are in from Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit, Fun In The Sun
There was plenty of sunshine and tough competition this month in Venice Florida. Between the Fox Lea Farm Winter Extravaganza Jan. 7-13, which offered six sets of AQHA points, and the Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, Jan 10 and 11, which featured a full slate of NSBA classes, there were contests for every level horse and exhibitor. […]
Florida Gold & Gulf Coast Circuits welcome exhibitors with sun & fun
We are ringing in a new year and a new show season in Tampa, Florida at the annual Gold and Gulf Coast Circuits. Exhibitors have come from as far away as Texas to compete this year and we have learned additional judges have been brought in to accommodate the large numbers. Full results for […]
Georgia Classic and NSBA Rider’s Cup draws exhibitors to Georgia
There’s nothing like a break between Thanksgiving and Christmas for a horse show as exhibitors found this week at the Georgia Classic Quarter Horse Show Circuit, in Perry. This year’s show is being held in conjunction with the National Snaffle Bit Association’s Rider’s Cup. Action got under way on Wednesday and competition continues through […]
Candids from the All American Quarter Horse Congress
The 50th Annual All American Quarter Horse Congress got underway on October 6, 2016. The month-long event is the largest horse show in existence and features a full slate of AQHA and NBSA classes. Held annually at the Expo Center then event draws competitors from across the nation and the globe to compete for […]