Libby Trucco, of Delaware, Ohio, describes herself as a very small, boutique breeder. But out of her program, which focuses on quality over quantity, has come some of the most decorated champions of the American Quarter Horse and National Snaffle Bit associations “To own both the sire and the dam of foals that become champions is beyond mind boggling […]
APHA is excited to welcome 10 new approved judges; they are among the applicants to successfully complete the extensive two-day APHA Judge Applicant School May 23–25 in Denton, Texas. The applicant exam included a closed rulebook exam, both live and video judging tests, and an interview with the APHA Judges Committee. “We are extremely excited […]
We’ve got great news for stallion owners: the 2016 Breeders’ Trust stallion subscription deadline has been extended to September 30. If you’ve been on the fence about subscribing your stallion to the Breeders’ Trust—which pays you CASH for points earned by your stallion’s offspring and provides extra incentives for foal owners—now’s a great time to […]
New York trainer Dodie Howard said it’s not always easy to tell people what they don’t want to hear but if it’s truthful and comes from the heart most will understand. Howard’s parents always instilled in her the message that honesty is the best policy and as a professional horse trainer that advice has always served her well. “I […]
The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association welcomed exhibitors to Centre Hall May 20- 22 for its Summer Kick Off Show Circuit. “This show is inviting to the little guy but we have the class size to supply the points that our contestants came to get,” said Terri Clark, show manager. Show management tested out new technology […]
Gather your lucky notepad and get your entries in for the 2016 Youth World Championship Judging Contest, taking place July 2 at the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, and co-hosted by AjPHA and the Appaloosa Horse Club. The contest is open to all Youth members of AjPHA or ApHC, including 4-H […]
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. […]
