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 […]
That flash of long blonde hair you usually see streaking from show pen to show pen at horse shows is most likely that of American Quarter Horse Association youth competitor Erin Mask. Mask competes in all-around events in every sense of the word. She’s up early to stand in the Halter pen and out late showing in Ranch Riding and in every class in between. […]
Still Time to Sell Your Horse in the May Online Auction from Pro Horse Services “We will accept entries for the May Internet Auction through May 9th, or until the auction fills.” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “The May Internet Auction will close on May 25th. Early entries include […]
“Where Good Horses Come To Show” is how the Lucky 7 Classic American Quarter Horse Association Show Circuit is billed and judging by the turnout this weekend at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, that is no exaggeration. “We try to take care of everyone and make it fun for exhibitors,” said Patrick Kayser, show […]
