The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce a new platinum level sponsorship with dac® Vitamins and Minerals to host the 2016 ApHC World Sale Presented by dac®. This is excellent news for ApHC members as a live sale has not been held since 2013. “We look forward to this partnership and believe hosting […]
Got a big idea for Paint Horses? APHA members are invited—and encouraged—to take part in improving the association by submitting rule change proposals by August 1. Complete the required Rule Change Proposal form and submit it to Allyson Pennington via mail or email with a postmark date of August 1. Confused about the rule-change process? Use the […]
Again this year, AQHA Corporate Partner Nutrena will sponsor free Ride the Pattern clinics at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. Nutrena will provide free refreshments and prize drawings at each clinic. These free clinics are taught by AQHA Professional Horsemen. Donations will be accepted during the clinics for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s […]
American Quarter Horse Youth Association regional directors and five national officers for the 2016-17 term were elected July 14 at the Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo. AQHYA national officers and regional directors play a major role in the youth association by planning events, participating in community service projects and spreading the word […]
Native of: Norwich, Connecticut Family: Met my husband, Jim Naumann at a sales training class in New Jersey. Married in 1980. We have a daughter, Stephanie, 29, a yoga teacher extraordinaire. Education: Quinnipiac College, Hamden, Conecticut 1972-1974; University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1974 to 1977. Majored in Biology/Chemistry. Occupation: Senior apparel and footwear buyer for Mary’s Tack & Feed, Del Mar, […]
New Mexico State University, along with the New Mexico State Athletics Department, announced Friday that equestrian will continue as a varsity sport for the 2016-2017 season. The funding, however, for future seasons has yet to be determined. “Our students are incredibly important to us,” NMSU Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said. “As the university continues to be […]
The past week the triple series of VWB/AQHA/NRHA/NSBA shows that are held each year at Gut Matheshof, Kreuth, Germany, reached its peak: After the Bavarian Spring Classics and the Bavarian Championships riders from all over Europe traveled to Bavaria to compete at the Bavarian Summer Show from June 28th to July 3rd. Not only were […]
The invitation is open to veterinarians, vet technicians and farriers for the Whole Horse Wellness Seminar, presented by Kinetic Vet, to be held July 22-23. Experts and lecturers from across the country will be convening at The Jaeckle Centre and Equine Performax in Thompson Station, Tenn., for the event. Walk-in registrations will be accepted. This […]
It’s a no-brainer. When you see a horse with black stockings, black mane and tail and a tawny colored coat, you’d expect them to be registered as a buckskin. At first glance, it’s not a surprise that This Iz Why Im Hot (Pandora) is a registered Buckskin, though she is almost considered a grulla. But, you might be surprised to […]
Top American Paint Horse Association stallion Zippos Sensation passed away July 10, 2016 at the age of 23. “I am so proud to have been a part of the most incredible journey with the most amazing horse,” Andrea Simons said on her Facebook page. “I am so grateful to everyone that loved him and shared […]
Scott Kesney didn’t come from a horse family. Growing up in New Hampshire, he cleaned stalls at a Morgan facility and rode for the first time when friends at the barn bet him he couldn’t. But Scott likes a challenge. Like the time, at the age of 18, he left home, drove all night to […]