American Quarter Horse Association World Champion producer Gota Lota Potential passed away on March 9, at his home in Bremen, Indiana. “We will truly miss him,” said Richard Carr, who along with his wife Betty, has owned the kind stallion they affectionately called “Webster” since 1999. “I usually don’t get attached to our horses, even […]
The dates for the 53rd annual All American Quarter Horse Congress, held Oct. 1 to 27, have been set by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. The dates for the 2020 Congress have moved up one week to take place from Sept. 22 to Oct. 18. The decision is based on increasing the window between the Congress […]
Tammy and Terry Bradshaw are determined to continue to promote the American Quarter Horse by breeding, raising, showing and selling outstanding stock. So, when the opportunity to purchase a stallion with as promising a future as Extremely Hot Chips arose back in September, the decision was easy. “He is the leading money earning AQHA stallion […]
The Premier Quarter Sires just added Lazy Loper, Lopin My Best and Who To Invite to the program, bringing to 50 the total number of stallions enrolled and filling the roster. With the change in the program the deadline for entries in the PQS classes at the Silver Dollar Circuit in Las Vegas has been extended a few days to allow […]
Craig Huffhines, Executive Director of the American Quarter Horse Association issued the following letter today regarding the potential move of the AQHA headquarters from Amarillo, Texas to Fort Worth: AQHA Exploring Possibility of Relocation The debate over the location of AQHA Headquarters is as historic as the Association itself. While the headquarters was ultimately established […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has released the AQHA Standing Committee Agendas for the 2019 AQHA Convention, which is March 8-11 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2019 convention was December 31, 2018, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are […]
APHA and the Breeders Halter Futurity are renewing the successful partnership between the APHA World Championship Show and the premier halter competition for a fourth year.A total of $20,000 will be available in 2019 for Paint Horses competing at both the APHA World Championship Show and the Breeders Halter Futurity. The additional bonus money will […]
The tentative schedule for the 2019 AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online at www.aqha.com/youthworld. This year’s schedule offers a more exhibitor friendly format with all-around classes grouped together towards the beginning of the show and cattle classes grouped together at the end. The Ford Youth World is Aug. 1-10 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City […]
Starnes Quarter Horses, in South Carolina, has announced the addition of North Carolina native Will Burris to its training operation. “Will and his family’s life-long commitment in North Carolina Quarter Horse Association and AQHA Western Pleasure along with his strong work ethic and talent make him a great fit for Starnes Quarter Horses,” said Kristy […]
This year is the first time that Silver Dollar Circuit has teamed up with the PQS series to bring you more classes, more opportunities and more chances to win big money. Since its inception only there years ago the PQS series has awarded over $500,000 to owners and exhibitors. Premier Quarter Sires is enhancing the breeding […]
Ideal showing conditions continued with temperatures in the 80s on day two of the four-day Florida Gold Coast Quarter Horse Circuit. Located at the Bob Thomas Equestrian Center at the Florida State Fairgrounds, the first of many circuit champions were named on Saturday. Awards were presented in two divisions: Halter and Showmanship. In the Amateur Performance […]
Two APHA National Championship shows will debut in the new year, featuring an Eastern and Western championship event. Sponsored by the American Paint Horse Association, the APHA National Championships will each be four-judge shows offering APHA points and national championship titles. Qualifying is not required. “We are excited to present this new slate of shows […]
