APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent modifications to the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity approved by the APHA Executive Committee. The Platinum Breeders’ Futurity is an elite and now exclusively Non-Pro weanling halter futurity that takes place at the […]
For Deanna Bailey, showing horses has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride, with extreme highs and some lows. The passing of her father and an injury almost had her sidelined for good, but with the help of her husband, Matt, Deanna is back in the saddle and loving every minute. In 1994 Deanna was […]
High school Senior Chase Parrish ended his high school career over the weekend with an unbelievable 30-0 record and claiming his second Georgia High School Association AAAAAA football title. What’s even more impressive is he did it after spending a few days in the hospital with an infection. “Going into the game I felt […]
The 14th Annual Audrey Grace Auction to raise funds for the Audrey Grace House, New Horizon’s home for sexually and physically abused children in Abilene, Texas, is now being featured on the Pleasurehorse.com forum. Stallion services, tack, jewelry, show clothing, art work and much more will be up for grabs to the highest bidder now […]
It takes much more today than a set of testicles to make a successful breeding horse. Mare owners take into consideration conformation, show records, temperament and the success of a sire’s offspring when deciding on a cross. In addition, now they are examining genetic test results and the ability and willingness of a stallion owner […]
At its April 2015 meeting, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee barred the use of lip chains in show horses beginning January 1, 2016. Since then, the AQHA Executive Committee has worked with AQHA members, along with the leaders of AQHA alliance partner the World Conformation Horse Association and continued to review potential options […]
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 […]
