“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.
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 […]
