The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced that it has become the newest affiliate of the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA). “NSBA is excited to be a part of the Youth Equestrian Development Association. NSBA shared YEDA’s mission to provide an equestrian riding program for youth riders. We look forward to working together to grow […]
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show is Aug. 1-10 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City and features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. If you received a qualifier packet in the mail, please review this additional information before submitting your entries to your youth adviser. The qualifier […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Chelsea Turner Jones and her husband, Amos (Doc), of Raleigh, North Carolina welcomed their first child, a son, last month. The new arrival, named Everette (Rhett) James Jones, weighed 8 pounds and 8 ounces and measured 21 inches at birth.
Vicky Holt Parker has become the 29th member of National Snaffle Bit Association’s Quarter Million Dollar Club. Holt, who divides her time between Texas and North Carolina, becomes a member of the group of riders who have won $250,000 in NSBA lifetime earnings. Holt grew up in Santa Barbara, California, competed as a youth and […]
John Ackerman, of McHenry, Maryland, known at AQHA shows across the United States as the “gate guru” died on April 19 at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1941, Mr. Ackerman retired from the Coca-Cola Company as a Route Supervisor and was a welder’s helper for Local 798 […]
Professional trainers Carley (Veldman) and Wade Parks welcomed their second son on Feb. 13. The new arrival, named Corbin Thomas, weighed eight pounds and measured 20 inches at birth. He joins a brother, Caden.Carley and Wade own and operate Parks Show Horses, in Sabina, Ohio.
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced the appointment of John Lutz of Amarillo as the Association’s new chief revenue officer, sales and business development. Lutz begins his role with the Association on June 3. As the AQHA chief revenue officer, sales and business development, Lutz will be responsible for the development, execution and management […]
Marlee White, of Seneca, South Carolina, grew up riding horses, roping with her grandfather and trail riding with her dad. But when she turned 12, her mother thought she’d give Marlee the opportunity to show. They connected with Georgia trainer Terri Layer to go shopping and ended up with a $6,500 package deal including a […]
It was the fall of 2017 and the hunt was on for a new show partner for Brooke Granzow, of Iowa. Although Brooke had already enjoyed tremendous success in the show pen during her youth career, with horses like Rockum And Shockum, Only And Forever, Dressed To Party, Heavenly Mac and Cool Krymsun Lady, this […]
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) hosted two Western Semi-Finals Competitions – one in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on April 6-7 and the other in Columbus, Ohio on April 13-14. These large competitions were made up of approximately 285 youth Western riders in grades 6-12 who qualified based on their regular and post-season results. The IEA Western Semi-Finals is the last […]
The time has come to nominate individuals who support our industry’s youth for the American Quarter Horse Foundation Merle Wood Humanitarian Award. Established in 1997 in honor of the late AQHA Honorary Vice President Merle Wood, this award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies an ethic of meritorious kindness and benevolence in providing opportunities […]
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) has announced the 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees. This prestigious honor is determined automatically by production/performance records OR through a vote by the ApHC Board of Directors on nominated horses and people that have been reviewed and recommended by the Hall of Fame Committee. The 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees include: People […]
