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 […]
Murfreesboro, Tennessee will play host to the 9th annual Lucky 7 Classic held this year from May 5-8, 2016 at the Miller Coliseum. The six judge, four day show year, features a full slate of AQHA classes and is ranked among the top 10 AQHA shows in the country. The judges for this year’s Lucky 7 […]
It’s billed as the Little Futurity with a lot of fun and each year Larry and Gale Little work hard to make sure that happens. This year the futurity is celebrating 12 years of competition June 12-14. Judges are: Jeff Allen, Rhonda Replogle, Terry Thompson, Jonathan Meilleur and Jessica Gilliam. The futurity is held in […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the judges for the 2016 Built Ford Tough AQHYA, AQHA Select and Lucas Oil AQHA world championship shows. “The AQHA world championship shows are the most prestigious events in the equine industry, and it is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge these […]
