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 […]
Yesterday was another busy day at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals! Great riding and skilled horsemanship made for a second straight day of strong competition. Beyond the riding, participants and attendees were able to shop, gain instruction on college preparations, watch a Dressage demonstration, attend the speaker symposium, and celebrate with their families […]
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) kicked off the 2016 IEA National Finals yesterday at the Alltech Arena in the Kentucky Horse Park. This is the first time in four years that the Hunt Seat and Western Finals have combined in one event. This year, with the finals held in the Horse Capitol of the World, […]
More than 600 of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrians are currently converging on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, as the 2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals prepare to get under way on Wednesday, April 20 and continue through Sunday, April 24. The student-riders have traveled from across the […]
No. 6 seed TCU was able to fight its way all the way into the National Championship meet on Saturday, April 16, but in the end, it was No. 1 seed Auburn that was able to hold on for an 8-7 win for the Tigers’ first National Championship since 2013. With all-SEC finals the first […]
When Carly Epp first moved from her home in Ontario, Canada to attend Texas Christian University, all she wanted to do was fit in, she didn’t even care about showing. But with the help of trainers, Will and Elizabeth Knabenshue, she has learned the benefits of standing out. Born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, 22-year-old Epp has had […]
Exhibitors at the Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses for the opening day of competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The show kicked off at 8 a.m. with Level 1 youth ranch riding in the Jim Norick Arena and Level 1 youth working hunter in the Performance […]
Breeding is not for the faint of heart. And nothing quite drives home that message as strongly as the prospect of raising an orphan foal. It’s heartbreaking. It’s challenging. It’s confusing. Do you try to locate a nurse mare? Would bottle feeding work? What about socialization? We talked to several breeders who have either raised […]
With more than $165,000 offered in scholarships—available in every world championship class—the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show promises to be one to remember. Exhibitors can now enter online through our secure entry platform at apha.com/ywcs. Submit your entries today Almost everyone can use the online entry platform, but there are a few things to know in […]
Riders from around the world will converge in Kreuth, Germany, August 27–September 3 to compete for international recognition during the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games. Participation in the biennial event has more than doubled since 2014; this year’s event will feature 60 Youth competitors from 15 countries. Teams composed of four riders and an […]
“Bidding is open for the April INTERNET Auction from ProHorse Services. If you need a horse and want to show, trail ride or improve your breeding program, you can fill your need with horses in this auction,” according to Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The April Internet Auction features World and National […]
Taft Dickerson, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, piloted Extremely Hot Diva to a win in the 2016 Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic, in Lexington tonight, collecting a check for $30,200. “She was great. I couldn’t ask for anything else,” Dickerson said of the 2013 bay mare by […]
