Photos by Lexi Ale Wide desert skies and towering cacti are the stunning backdrop for the 2022 Arizona Sun Circuit held annually in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. The show offers a full slate of AQHA classes as well as a full range of rail, halter, showmanship, trail, reining and cattle classes with divisions for everyone from […]
The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hard-working individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s year-end high-point awards program. The top point earners in each division of every AQHA event are recognized annually. Horses are awarded in the open division, and youth and amateurs competing with any one horse are […]
The 39th Annual Gallop Auction gets underway at noon (PST) today at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino Family Pavilion in Airway Heights, Washington and pre-bidding and phone in bids will be accepted for all stallion services. The event blends the complementary beauty of horses and children into one uniquely choreographed day. Gallop benefits 100% […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced a restructuring of its rider lists which eliminates the Intermediate Division. OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE RIDERS – Exhibitors on this list are members of the Quarter Million Dollar Club (total NSBA lifetime earnings of $250,000 or more) or are among the top 75 money earners in NSBA Open Western […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced dates for several 2022 events including: AQHA Convention: Feb. 25-28, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas AQHA Championship Shows: • April 27 – May 1, AQHA East Level 1 Championships,World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. • May 18-22, AQHA West Level […]
Youth have the chance to earn prizes and recognition for their American Paint Horse Association (APHA) equine futurity projects starting in 2022. The program is open to all Youth exhibitors and all breeds of horses, with extra incentives offered to Paint Horse futurity projects. The objective is to teach and encourage Youth to learn horse-training skills […]
InStride Edition Advertising Director Courtney Borton Ament and her husband, Jonathan, of Charlotte, North Carolina, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Sloane Madeline, on Dec. 10. The new arrival was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 20.5 inches. She joins a brother, Sawyer Bradley. Courtney competes in AQHA and NSBA Non-Pro Western Pleasure and Jonathan […]
Professional AQHA and NSBA trainers Becca and Blake Britton welcomed their first child on Dec. 27. The new arrival, named Briggs Ronald, was 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 21 inches. Together Becca and Blake own and operate Blake Britton Show horses in Chillicothe, Ohio.
By Katherine Jarve Here’s a twist on a holiday favorite – all the great gifts you can give yourself (and your horse) to ensure a happy and prosperous 2022 while also protecting your legal interests and rights! On the 1st day of Christmas, give your horse your attention! Whether it is a good brushing or […]
The AQHA World Championship Show combined with the AQHA Level 1 Championship is underway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Exhibitors from all over the world have gathered to enter through the Gateway of Champions in hopes of taking home a coveted AQHA globe. Be sure to Like our Facebook page to stay up to date on […]
“Entries will be accepted for the 55th Annual Congress Super Sale, to be included in the Sale Catalog, until Sept. 20. This is a live auction to be held on October 16th at the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio,” announces Mike Jennings, with the auction management company, Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The Congress, […]
The Deeds Family along with Pickard Show Horses is proud to announce that 5-time NSBA World Champion Enticed will stand the 2022 breeding season at Gumz Farms in Kentucky. Under the care of Amy Gumz, Enticed will be open to a limited book of just 40 mares this season until May 15th with the intention […]