Every year, one artist is given the honor of being selected as the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale signature artist. When the art show and sale returns to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in August 2017, the signature artist for the 10th annual America’s Horse in Art will be Joni Beinborn of La […]
To compete at one of three AQHA Level 1 Championships in 2018, exhibitors have four ways to earn an invitation. The qualifying period kicks off Jan. 1, and continues through Dec. 31. 1. MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY, THEN ENTER Enter cattle and yearling halter classes before the entry deadline. (No qualification method is necessary for cattle classes.) o Cattle […]
When entering American Quarter Horse Association classes, AQHA exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management. Exhibitors and owners must print their level eligibility to give to show management during the 2017 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2017, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the Web-based AQHA leveling […]
So, you saved and sacrificed and finally you managed to purchase that show partner you hope will take you to the top. But now there’s no money left for a shiny new saddle to ride in. What can you do? Maybe you can put it on a credit card. But there may be another option. […]
There’s not much time left to score a great deal on a stallion service or do some last-minute holiday shopping to benefit a great cause over on the Pleasurehorse.com forum. The 15th Annual Audrey Grace Auction will remain open until 5 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Dec. 18. The auction helps raise funds for the New […]
Exciting new changes are coming to the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Amateur program in 2017, thanks to rule changes adopted by the APHA Board of Directors at the 2016 APHA Convention. Make sure you are informed on the latest modifications by reading up on the changes below. The APHA Amateur divisions have changed. Amateur: any […]
AQHA is soliciting host-site bids for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 AQHA Select World Championship Shows, presented by Adequan®(polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). The inaugural AQHA Select World Championship Show was held in 2003 in Amarillo, where it has remained since that time. Interested organizations or facilities must complete this form to submit a bid. Please be sure to include information you would like […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Shawn Maree Vaillant, 53 of Ocala, Florida died Nov. 28, at her home in Ocala, Florida. Born in Colorado, Shawn graduated from Denver High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising from Iowa State University. She moved to Dallas, Texas following graduation in pursuit of her career […]
Call it serendipity. Last February when Jan Pittman emailed Donna Biddulph in Oliver, British Columbia and told her that she thought VS Code Blue wanted to move to Florida she never expected his owner’s response. “I think you’re right,” Biddulph replied. Pittman didn’t hesitate. Not this time. It was Pittman’s second chance to own the 2007 […]
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame 2017 inductee Marvin Barnes of Ada, Oklahoma, died Nov. 30 at the age of 95. With the help of American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame mare FL Lady Bug, Marvin and his late wife, Lela, established the Lady Bug Stallion Station at Madill, Oklahoma, and a breeding program that changed racing forever. […]
The American Quarter Horse Association welcomes Anna Morrison of College Station, Texas, as the Association’s chief international officer. She will start her new role on Jan. 17. Morrison will be responsible for determining and formulating policies and procedures to provide overall direction of AQHA’s international activities and functions. She will serve as a liaison between AQHA and […]
The Professional Horse Services December Internet Auction features 75 Halter, Performance, Pleasure and All-Around Horses. Halter and Pleasure horses include show horses, prospects and breeding stock. The working performance horses are geared to the Reining and Ranch Horse events, as well as trail riding. Bidding Opens Monday Dec. 5 for the December auction and will […]
