In an effort to recognize and promote the great work that is being done out in the field with Veterans and Equestrians with Disabilities, the NSBA Foundation is seeking financial support for to provide 90 riders with grants to offset their expenses at the 2016 NSBA World Championship Show held in Tulsa, Oklahoma August 13-20, […]
The tentative schedule for the American Quarter Horse Association’s 2016 Adequan® Select World Championship Show is now available online. The Adequan® Select World, which is August 26 – September 3 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, features the world’s top amateur riders, age 50 and over, and their American Quarter Horses. To view the […]
It’s that time again—start dreaming big, because the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is right around the corner! Make plans to attend this year’s fun-filled event by first checking out the tentative Youth World Show schedule available online at apha.com/ywcs/schedule. The Youth World Championship Show takes place June 27–July 9 in Fort Worth, Texas. Youth World Show […]
“Exhibitors, Breeders and Trail Riders can buy their next new horse by March 2nd,” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “This group features World Champion Pleasure and Halter Horses, along with horses that are ready to show in Halter, Pleasure, Reining, Reined Cow Horse and All Around events. The Quarter […]
JAN PITTMAN OF THE PITTMAN RANCH HAS ANNOUNCED THE PURCHASE OF VS CODE BLUE (AKA PEYTON), A 2007 RED ROAN STALLION BY RL BEST OF SUDDEN X VITAL SIGNS ARE GOOD. “I AM SO GRATEFUL TO DONNA BIDDULPH FOR ALLOWING ME TO PURCHASE THIS GREAT STALLION. THE FIRST TIME I SAW “PEYTON” HE WAS JUST […]
The Western Pleasure class has long been a source of controversy with critics complaining about excessively slow gaits, over canted bodies and, most of all, head sets. “Over the years, the most dominant class that we’ve received complaints on, and maybe rightfully so, has been the Western Pleasure classes,” said Alex Ross, the Senior Director […]
When the Adequan® Level 2 championship classes launched at the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, their debut was met with enthusiasm from exhibitors, owners and professionals. In fact, the addition of the Adequan® Level 2 classes increased Lucas Oil World entries by 32 percent over the previous year. Based on the success […]
The tentative schedule for the 2016 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online. The event slated for August 5-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. To view the tentative schedule of events, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld. At the Ford Youth World, […]
APHA’s standing committees have posted their agendas for the 2016 APHA Convention on the association’s website. Committees have been meeting throughout the year via telephone and digital communication sessions, but they’ll get together for several live discussions at the APHA Convention, February 2 6– 29 in Richmond, Virginia. Almost all standing committee meetings are open to anyone who […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to announce the 2015 lifetime horse award winners. This year’s award recipients include Youth Supreme Champion Horse, Open Supreme Champion Horse and the Bronze Production Plaque Awards. The Youth Supreme Champion Horse is awarded when a horse has earned at least 100 points, with at least 30 points earned […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2016. Mark your calendars today with the tentative dates. AQHA Convention March 11-14 – 2016 AQHA Convention at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas AQHA World Championship Shows March 17-20 – Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and […]
A life-threatening accident changed Victoria Middleton’s life, and now the former University of South Carolina equestrian is looking to make a difference in the lives of others through a change in her career. Middleton suffered brain injuries and was in a coma after being knocked down by a horse in the summer of 2009, following […]