Charles Edward “Eddie” Jackson, Sr., age 70, born on January 30, 1945 and died on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 of a massive heart attack. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of the late James Herbert and Florence Griffin Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, […]
Stall assignments for the 50th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress have now been posted. Check http://www.quarterhorsecongress.com /stalling-assignments to find out where you will be.
The 2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky April 20-24, 2016. After four years apart, the IEA Hunt Seat and Western disciplines will be reunited for the Finals competition. It is expected that over 600 youth equestrians will qualify to compete at the […]
As show morning arrives, the rush becomes real. Bands for the Western classes and neat, tight braids for the English events. All a part of catching the eye of the judge. It’s easy to notice the hours that go into the preparation of the horses. But what about the human competitor? From the combination of […]
Mary Katherine and Marguerite Camp of Longview, Texas have always been close as sisters, so it was no surprise that when Marguerite began taking riding lessons at a local barn Mary Katherine was right there with her. The two have been competing against and with each other as their passion for the American Paint […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is pleased to announce that the very first ApHC Online World Sale will take place October 27-29, 2015. Consignments are being accepted until September 30th at www.equineauctiononline.com. Some added perks to hosting the sale online include a reduced consignment fee of $150, reduced commission, reduced stress of travel and plenty […]
In celebration of the American Quarter Horse Association’s 75th anniversary, the AQHA World Championship Show will host theAQHA 75th Anniversary Sale, sponsored by Markel, at 4 p.m. on November 14 in Oklahoma City. An exceptional selection of versatile ranch horses has been curated for the sale from some of the industry’s top ranches and breeders. […]
The My Membership Voice Matters Coalition, an international group opposed to the recent ruling by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) banning the use of lip chains at AQHA shows in 2016, conducted a presentation this past weekend at the Breeders Halter Futurity and Championship Show, Des Moines, IA. The presentation was held in the […]
Horse Show Tracker by FunWare Developments, provides up to the minute information on the AAQHC including: • estimated time and location of classes • ongoing status of classes • initial draws and splits • scores and scratches as they are reported • leaders in scored classes • final results for each class/go. The app also provides […]
Elegant, willing and regal. That’s the way Jamie Zuidema, of Cumming, Iowa, describes his Masters Western Pleasure horse, Gettin My Sundis On. “She possesses a certain air about her in the way that she carries herself under saddle and when she is simply standing alone in her stall,” he says. “She is always […]
Owner, exhibitor and breeder feedback is driving changes to the American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund. To make the program more beneficial to all competitors, effective January 1, 2016, competition licenses will no longer be required, and the point cap will change to one plus the average number of points earned during the year. […]
There is still time to enter horses in the 49th Annual Congress Super Sale! This is the Only Major auction for Pleasure, All Around and Halter Horses of all ages this year. You can offer your horses to the largest crowd of potential buyers in the industry. The Congress Super Sale has consistently been the Best All Around Show Horse […]
