The American Quarter Horse Association is an organization that works for its members. Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and present year-end awards. The 2016 AQHA Convention is March 11-14 at the South Point […]
American Quarter Horse Association exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management when entering classes. Exhibitors and owners must print their level eligibility to give to show management during the 2016 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2016, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the AQHA […]
Following review and approval from the AQHA Executive Committee, the points required to qualify for the 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show have been announced. View the Lucas Oil World qualifying points. The qualifying period began August 1, 2015, and ends July 31, 2016. The Lucas Oil World returns to Oklahoma City November 3-19, […]
The result of rule changes passed March 2 at the 2015 APHA Convention—along with other policy or program changes—mean there will be a few things different for Paint exhibitors in 2016. Read up on these modifications, which go into effect January 1, 2016, and arm yourself with the most recent information to have a stress-free year. Program changes […]
We will accept entries for the 2 January Auctions through January 4th, or until the auctions fill.” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “The Broodmare Affaire Auction, which closes on January 19th, will be preceded by the Complete Dispersal of Leading Halter Horse Breeder, James Kifer’s JMK Quarter Horses. This […]
Winter temperatures are finally here, and horse owners need to prepare for cold weather. Liz Arbittier, VMD, staff veterinarian in the Equine Field Service at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, offers six important tips to keep horses healthy and safe during the icy days of winter. 1. Provide adequate shelter: Horses can do fine living outside […]
The Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit is held each year in Tampa, Florida at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center. This year the show kicked off on Monday, December 28 with Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Trail and will continue through Thursday, December 31. Taking over the management of the Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit this year […]
She’s only been riding for two years now but 16-year-old Carley Yosurack, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, couldn’t be more passionate about it. Her mom, Tammy Conroy, was very much involved with horses during her youth years, but had to take time off due to career and family obligations. “After 19 years she bought a new horse […]
Kristen and Wesley Galyean welcomed a baby girl into the world. Aislynn Faith Galyean was born this morning weighing 7 pounds,3 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long. She will join big sister Gracelyn. Both mom and baby are doing well. The Galyeans own and operate Wes Galyean cutting horses in Claremore, Oklahoma. They are also […]
Zippin The Breeze, one of the all-time leading producers of Western Pleasure money earners colicked and died Nov. 30, according to Dan and Kathryn Frederick of Ocala, Florida, who owned her for nearly her whole life. “It was very hard on both Kathryn and I,” Dan said. “We didn’t say anything to anyone for […]
In what might be seen as a thaw in Congressional relations, a bi-partisan tax bill, with multiple provisions favorable to the horse industry, has now been passed by Congress. Although the bill has now touched down safely, there were a few gusts and swells that threatened its passage right up to the end. President Obama […]
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that from 2006 to 2010 there were 830 structural fires in barns and other livestock facilities, causing an estimated $28 million in direct property damage. In addition to the loss of farm buildings, agricultural equipment, and livestock, one person died and 10 others were injured in these fires. […]
