A horse dozing in a green pasture under the summer sun certainly conjures up a peaceful image in our minds. Ah, mid-day naps can be a wonderful thing. But when a seemingly healthy horse seems to suddenly wobble and buckle at the knees, and then snaps back to alertness, it may remind you of falling asleep in a high school science class […]
This year’s Bavarian Championship was record-breaking before it even took off – more than 400 horses were entered in AQHA, NSBA, NRHA and VWB (an open-breed association from Bavaria) classes until the entry deadline. The Bavarian Championships were held at Gut Matheshof, Kreuth from May, 12th, to May ,17th. Judged by Jitka Kynclova (CZ), Doug […]
The Sun and Surf Circuit is underway in beautiful Del Mar, California. The show, held annually at the Del Mar Horse Park, draws top exhibitors from across the country. The 65-acre North San Diego County property is just two miles from the Del Mar Racetrack and the Pacific Ocean. “Clay McLeod does a great job with the […]
When she was just 6 years old, Jaclyn Landers asked her mother if she could have a horse. The answer was simple: “If you still like horses in a year I will get you riding lessons.” Sure enough, Landers was riding a year later. “My first lessons were on an old horse named Smirf,” Landers recalled. […]
Have you already qualified for this year’s Adequan® Select World Championship Show? If you’re not sure, Check out the points required to nationally qualify in your class(es). The deadline to qualify is May 31, 2016. Find shows to attend between then and now by using the online AQHA show calendar atwww.aqha.com/showschedule. Call AQHA customer service […]
The 40th Anniversary of the Silver Dollar Circuit showed a continued uphill swing for this fantastic circuit. Boasting over 11,000 entries their Senior, Amateur, and Select Trail were each nine point classes. Not to mention the huge points put up in the Senior Western Riding, Amateur Horsemanship, Senior Pleasure and all of the Showmanship classes. […]
According to Rule SHW 300.2, AQHA judges have the authority to require the removal or alteration of any piece of equipment or accoutrement which is unsafe, or in his opinion would tend to give a horse an unfair advantage or which he believes to be inhuman. AQHA judges will now have the authority to also […]
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. It is the goal of AQHA to educate members and non-members on this issue. The AQHA […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is soliciting host-site bids for the 2016 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse and John Deere AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships, to be held in spring 2017. The inaugural Zoetis VRH World was held in 2008 in Denver, during the National Western Stock Show and then relocated in 2011 to […]
Grace Ann Himes has a close bond with her show partner, Gota Lota Lace. She likes to think she knows everything about the 2003 American Quarter Horse bay mare by Gota Lota Potential out of Iron N Lace. Like how she oinks like a pig when Gracie pokes her on the nose. Or like how she gets so excited when […]
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” Georgia trainers Nick and Carmen Mayabb say that’s the best advice they’ve ever been given and it’s reflective of their operation. Growing up in Dacula, Georgia, Carmen’s mother, Christie Moss, was a horse trainer so she grew up on a farm and at age 4 she […]
A new halter futurity has been added to the 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress, October 6-30 in Columbus, Ohio. “We are pleased to announce that through a combined effort of the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the Elite Halter Futurity, we will be offering six weanling halter Futurity classes this year,” said Dr. Scott Myers, OQHA […]