Beth Case says Willy Has Potential is “literally the easiest horse ever to show” and that paid off big this morning. Case piloted the 2009 bay gelding to a win first thing this morning in the Breeders Championship Futurity 4-6-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle class of 21 entries at the 2015 National Snaffle […]
The equine industry has found stability and shows positive signs of growth, especially among young adult horse owners and event participants, according to results of a survey by American Horse Publications, sponsored by Zoetis. The survey included responses from over 10,662 horse owners. Among the highlights, the third online nationwide equine industry survey shows: For […]
Perfectionist |pərˈfekSHəˌnist| noun A person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection Richard Carr is a self-described perfectionist. He finds it impossible to settle for “good enough” and for that he makes no apologies. That process of improving something until it is free of flaw is how he’s succeeded in business and […]
Youth from across the globe have gathered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the American Quarter Horse Association’s Youth World Show. The event, held July 31-Aug. 8, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse exhibitors ages 18 and under around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning […]
After two days, two goes and 79 entries it was Deanna Green aboard Blazinmytroublesaway who walked out of the Jim Norick Arena with the coveted AQHA Youth World Show golden globe tucked under her arm. Scoring an impressive 232the 16-year-old from Pilot Point, Texas was thrilled with the ride her 2007 palomino mare gave her. “We’ve been practicing a […]
Youth from across the globe have gathered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the American Quarter Horse Association’s Youth World Show. The event, held July 31-Aug. 8, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse exhibitors ages 18 and under around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning a […]
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and Mike and Stephanie Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC are inviting owners of Paint, Appaloosas and color breed horses to sell in the 49th Annual Congress Super Sale, to be held on SATURDAY, October 17. The entry deadline is August 14, or until the auction fills. According to Mike […]
While not required, AQHA highly encourages all exhibitors to wear their exhibitor number when working their horse(s) at the AQHA world shows. An extra schooling number and a number for the halter will be provided in entry packets when exhibitors pick up their packets from the show office. AQHA recently followed suit of other segments […]
The 2015 APHA World Championship Show is coming up fast, and this weekend is your last chance to make sure your Paint is qualified to participate in the world’s premier Paint Horse competition. Remember, APHA World Show qualification is based only on a horse’s participation, never on points. The qualification period for the APHA World […]
Get ready, Zone 5 Paint Horse exhibitors—the Midwest Paint Horse Championship is coming to Iowa in September. In addition to the Zone 5 Show’s regular slate of classes, the competition will also offer 15 designated Paint Horse Championship classes. The event takes place at the Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 26-27. “We […]
The Yankee Color Classic Regional Appaloosa horse show was held July 24-26, 2015 at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The show has been the second largest regional Appaloosa show in the nation for the past several years. “We work throughout the year to collect sponsors so we have many paybacks and prizes to give […]
Defending national champion South Carolina has announced its schedule for the 2015-16 season, featuring five competitions against teams that advanced to the semifinals at last year’s national championship. For the first time in the dual meet era, the Gamecocks will open the regular season on the road in back-to-back seasons. South Carolina will travel to […]
