The American Quarter Horse Association has released the qualification guidelines for the 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships. To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or AQHA Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016. NATIONAL […]
“Bidding will close on 2 different days for the December Online auctions,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The Bushy Park Farm Online Production Sale will begin closing tonight, Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Bidding for the December Online Auction will close on Wednesday, December 9 at the same […]
Even though Arne Kühn has only been showing seriously at American Quarter Horse Association events in Europe for four years now he has already learned what takes many others years to figure out – confidence is key. “You hear that so often, but for me it is so true,” says the Berlin, Germany native. “Horse […]
Funeral services are pending for noted halter trainer Jack Brizendine, who died November 30. Jack showed in AQHA competition since 1971, starting in working cow horse, reining, western riding and western pleasure. In the last several years, Jack has been known for his success in halter, leading such greats as My Tru Luv. Jack trained […]
Knowledge of Paint Horse genetics is rapidly evolving, and researchers are constantly unearthing new genes that impact our horses’ expression of color and their overall health. Breeders and owners can put the power of genetic testing to work with a quick and easy DNA test. Why Test? Make smarter breeding decisions. Knowing which color, pattern […]
Election time is fast approaching, and the two candidates for APHA’s Sixth Committee Member position recently sat down to introduce themselves to APHA members and explain why they want to serve on the APHA Executive Committee. Karen Thomas of Morganton, North Carolina, and Alison Umberger of Broad Run, Virginia, are both lifetime APHA members who […]
“Bidding will close on 2 different days for the December Online auctions,” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “The Bushy Park Farm Online Production Sale will open for bidding on Saturday, December 5 and close on Tuesday, December 8. Bidding for the 75 horses in the December Online Auction will […]
Jeff and Debbie Meredith were not searching for a Quarter Horse breeding stallion that day they first spotted Custom Invitation back in 2004. The Covington, Ohio couple were looking for a new Amateur show horse for their eldest daughter, Amy, who had been competing under the guidance of Tim and Lynn Puthoff aboard a 1999 AQHA […]
Leather lounge chairs, high-top tables, bubbling water fountains and landscaped beds set against a backdrop of logoed stall drapes beckons clients and visitors alike to enjoy a brief break from a hectic horse show. The décor is inviting, a home-away-from home. While it’s the accessories that capture a passersby’s attention, it’s the stall drape […]
During the past week, the top exhibitors and horses from around the world have competed at the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The 2015 Farnam Superhorse Award is the top honor at the Lucas Oil World. It is awarded to the horse that earns the […]
American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horseman Gil Galyean, of Purcell, Oklahoma talked Western Pleasure Thursday afternoon in a Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinic at the World Championship Show now underway in Oklahoma City. Galyean, who was recently honored as the first exhibitor to reach the National Snaffle Bit Association’s $1 million mark in earnings, […]