AQHA and NSBA competitor Hillary Roberts, wed Eric Timchak on Sept. 2, at the Paddock at Championship Circle, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hillary, who studied Agricultural Business at Colorado State University, is the daughter of Susan and Blair Roberts. Together they own and operate Capital Quarter Horses, in Pilot Point, where Hillary manages the AQHA […]
Many horses are bought and sold each October before, during, and after the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and this year will likely be no different. While shopping for a new horse can be an exciting time, it can also be daunting. To avoid buyer’s remorse, you should keep the following in mind when buying a […]
The health and well-being of the American Quarter Horse is the American Quarter Horse Association’s utmost concern. In accordance with AQHA’s mission statement, the American Quarter Horse shall be treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times. The AQHA drug-testing program is designed to ensure that horses competing in AQHA competitions are doing […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to offer additional opportunities to showcase 3-year-old American Quarter Horses at the AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, which is slated for Oct. 27 – Nov. 19 to the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. In addition to the $5,000-added 3-year-old Western Pleasure Stakes, held in […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association’s annual World Championship Show and Breeder’s Championship Futurity is under way in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Temperatures and competition are heating up as the show, which runs August 11-21, 2022, will award over $1,500,000 in cash and prizes. This year’s judges include Doug AllenSissy AndersonBruce ArmyJon BarryMark Baus*John BoxellBruce BrownDanielle Burns*Diane CarneyDolly […]
Exhibitors from across the country flocked to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the 50th anniversary of the American Quarter Horse Association’s Youth World Show. The Ford AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors 18 years and younger. This is the pinnacle event for youth competitors around the […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has appointed Wayne Halvorson of Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Association’s senior director of officials. Halvorson will start his new role in August. “We are excited to hire Wayne as the new senior director of officials,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA chief executive officer. “Wayne’s knowledge, skills and vision for the future […]
AQHA and NSBA professional trainers Jamie and Jason English welcomed their first child, a son, on May 30. The new arrival, named Jayden Craig, was 5 pounds and 4.5 ounces and 18.5 inches at birth. Jamie and Jason own and operate Jason English Show Horses in Madison, Georgia.
AQHA and NSBA competitor Ty Paris, of Adrian, Michigan, married professional trainer Kyle Dougherty on May 30, at the Morris Estate in Niles, Michigan. Ty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is employed by Owens Corning. Dougherty is a graduate of Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky and is an assistant […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Whitney Wilson, married Ryan Small on May 21, at the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina. Whitney completed undergraduate work at Ohio State University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Findlay. She is a Marketing Consultant at Thrivent. Ryan graduated from Appalachian State University and owns […]
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America announced the Golden Horse, High Point winners and the recipient of the Max Eisenberg Memorial Sportsmanship Award at the conclusion of this year’s Youth World Show on Sunday, July 10. The association is holding its World Championship Show in Springfield, Illinois and action started on Thursday, July 7. Open […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association announced today that it will relocate its headquarters from Gurnee, Illinois to Weatherford, Texas this fall. Founded in 1983, NSBA began with the goal to promote kinder methods for training and stage Western Pleasure events. Since then, its focus has expanded to promoting the show horse at every level and […]