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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
