Four new All American Quarter Horse Congress Champions were crowned in Ranch Riding on Friday at the 50th anniversary of the world’s largest single breed horse show in the world, held annually in Columbus, Ohio. Mozan McKibben, of Whitesboro, Texas was the star of the show as he piloted two different horses to victory. McKibben […]
The 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Class at the All American Quarter Horse Congress is always one to watch. It’s a place to witness the best movers in the pleasure industry compete for what’s one of the biggest purses at the annual event in Columbus, Ohio. But this year’s class will be especially interesting … especially for the Jamie Zuidema and […]
Native of: Warren, Pennsylvania. Age: 30. Activities: I played baseball when I was young until I got more involved in the horses. I was involved in 4-H and also did a lot of skiing, hunting and fishing. Introduction to Horses: I grew up around horses. We had a little farm and my family had a few horses. When I was […]
Native of: Ludington, Michigan. Age: 28 Family: Parents, Brian and Gerri Schultz; sister, Bre Schultz; brother, Brian Schultz. Education: Attended Ludington High School but was home schooled most of high school, living with my horse trainers at the time and hauling for national titles; 2006 graduate of American Schools. Occupation: National Director of Donor Relations for Be Someone’s Hero, a […]
It was an emotional journey to the 2016 Palomino World Show for Kim Spann, of Williams, Oregon. But when Kenny Lakins loped forward on Withouta Doubt to accept a World Championship title in the 2-Year-Old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure, sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association, her excitement was eclipsed by an overwhelming relief that she had helped do her young […]
Cutting, Reining, and Roping Horses Arrival: 8:00 am Wednesday, October 5th All other horses with pre-assigned stalls Early Arrival: 8:00 am Thursday, October 13th Regular Arrival: 8:00 am Friday, October 14th Stall office operates 24 hours a day through the end of the show. Latest departure is Monday, October 31st by 8:00 am QUARTERHORSECONGRESS.COM
“You can still enter your yearlings in the 2016 Farnam APHA Breeders’ Trust Select Yearling Sale, which is offered as an Internet Horse Auction for the first time,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The entry deadline has been extended to October 5, or until the Sale fills.” Bidding for this auction […]
It’s time to dream big and practice hard—the APHA World Championship Show is right around the corner! Make plans to attend this year’s fun-filled event by first checking out the tentativeWorld Show Schedule available online at apha.com/oawcs/show-schedule. The World Championship Show takes place November 2–13 in Fort Worth, Texas. World Show classes will run November 2–12, with exciting supplemental […]
“Don’t miss the last chance to enter your horse in the 50th Annual Congress Super Sale,” urges Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Act quickly and your horse can be included in the sale catalog and a lot of the promotion that will still be done for the Best Show Horse Sale in America. […]
One way to keep a unique style in your home or office is to embrace your love for the west with a fresh, modern approach. Designers agree the rustic charm created with western furniture and complimentary accent pieces is appealing for many reasons. It is a reflection of those involved in the ranch, rodeo and western lifestyle. It’s rugged, yet elegant. It’s simple but durable. Inspired […]
The American Paint Horse Foundation announces a new research initiative established by Mountain View Paint Horse Ranch, home of APHA Leading Sire The Gift Of Midas. The initiative will fund continued research on equine genetics. Chuck and Sherry Marx, owners of Mountain View Paint Horse Ranch in Prescott Valley, Arizona, got their start in the […]
Congratulations to Carly and Wade Parks on the birth of their son. Caden Wade Parks yesterday evening weighing in at 7 pounds and 1 ounce. Both mom and baby are doing wonderful. This is the first child for the couple who married in 2013. The Colbert, Georgia trainers specialize in training and showing American Paint Horses.