In a groundbreaking move, APHA has released an innovative new online exhibitor education platform called Horse IQ. The first of its kind, Horse IQ brings exhibitors up to speed with current rules and judging standards in a dynamic, easy-to-access and affordable model. Horse IQ puts the potential for improvement at your fingertips. Each module […]
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has partnered with the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA), Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the American National Riding Commission (ANRC) to bring more knowledge to IEA members on how to prepare for college riding through the “Collegiate Connection” education series. A combination of live webinars and Twitter TakeOvers will […]
InStride Edition, a leading print and digital publication covering the show horse industry, has recently entered into a partnership with the All American Quarter Horse Congress. “The Congress family welcomes InStride Edition as a Corporate Partner,” said Dr. Scott Myers, executive director for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, host of the Congress “This publication […]
Age: 17 Hometown: Gretna, Nebraska Family: Parents, Gayle and Robert Sharf; sister and brother-in-law, Nichole and Kent McKendry; brothers, Kevin and Will Scharf. Education: Member of the class of 2017 at Gretna High School, Gretna, Nebraska. Career Goals: I am planning to go into business. I’ll probably get a degree in general business, although, I don’t know for sure. I […]
Six horses and two horsemen were recently named members of the 2016 Hall of Fame Class. These outstanding individuals have made significant contributions to the Paint Horse industry in their tenure as members and athletes. They include: Horsemen: Gregg Reisinger, Iowa The late Jerry Peddycoart, Alabama Horses: Chicka Mount #18,200 Easter Sunrise #19,700 Teddys Splash #43,964 […]
During the past week, the Farnam Select All-Around Amateur contenders competed in a variety of events throughout the AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). This year, 50 contenders competed for the Farnam Select All-Around Amateur award. The Farnam Select all-around amateur is Jim Bound of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Bound showed American […]
It is with great sadness that Ray and Linda Monaco and the entire staff of Gumz Farms announce the passing of Its All About Blue due to complications from an old injury. He was humanely euthanized and laid to rest at Gumz Farms Its All About Blue (3/16/02-9/6/16) was sired by of the legendary, Skys […]
You can’t take your trophies with you to the grave. They sure do look good on the mantle for now, but the memories are what you take with you and I plane to make as many of those as possible. Sarah Nimigan was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and grew up on the back of […]
“Entries are still being accepted for the 50th Annual Congress Super Sale,” according to Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC, management team. “The Congress Super Sale has proven to be the BEST Show Horse Auction in America, with the LARGEST CROWD to attend any horse auction in the Country. Sellers can still take […]
Congratulations to Maggie and Brian Cox on the brith of their daughter, Vivian Lauretta Cox born at 8lbs 3oz. and 19.5 in on August 24, 2016. This is the first child for the couple who were wed July 19, 2014. Brian and Maggie are long -time exhibitors in AQHA and NSBA events. Brian opened up his own […]
For ten days, the best Western riders and their highly skilled American Quarter Horses from 16 countries exhibited top performances at the Ostbayernhalle in Rieden/Kreuth, Germany. At the 27th European Championship of American Quarter Horses that took place from August 5 to 14, riders from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Czech […]
Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. To many horse enthusiasts, this popular adage may seem like a call to transform their love of horses into a career. The job of a horse trainer may seem glamorous: nice facilities, great customers, being paid to travel and show and, of course…plenty of talented horses. […]