Horses are naturally designed to be grazing animals. In the wild, they graze between 16 and 18 hours a day. Chewing grass and other long-stemmed forage moves the horse’s jaw in a circular, grinding motion designed to evenly wear teeth. “Today, horses spend fewer hours eating and they are not eating nearly the same volume […]
To own a successful breeding stallion today Brian and Sherri Banta, of New Liberty, Iowa, say it’s important to “be there with your customers for the highs and the lows.” The Bantas own Congress and American Quarter Horse Association World Champion producer, A Touch Of Sudden and say it’s what they try hard to do […]
Equine competition may seem like an American hobby, but in fact, individuals across the world share this same passion. When searching large associations like the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) or American Paint Horse Association (APHA), you will find that the membership is quite diverse and includes members from countries all over the world. But […]
When things go right there is nothing that is more satisfying than ushering a new foal into the world….and celebrating the fruition of a year of planning, care and a safe delivery. But when problems occur, like the death of a mare or the rejection of a foal, breeders are thrust into the reality of […]
Funeral services have been set for Alan Parker, one the horse industry’s most well-known auctioneers, who died on Saturday, March 25 in Plant City, Florida. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 1, and from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 2, at the Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, […]
Bret Parrish, of Pavo, Georgia, piloted Pistol Packin Mann to a win in the 2017 Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure at the Spring Breakout/Dave Higgins Memorial Show, in Lexington, Virginia tonight, collecting a check for $25,000. Parrish said the Hylton Maiden class was always the plan for the 2013 sorrel gelding sired by […]
The Virginia Quarter Horse Association’s Spring Breakout/Dave Higgins Memorial Show is in full swing at the Virginia Horse Park in Lexington. The show got started Thursday with Halter, Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation classes. Today featured Ranch competition followed by Western Riding, Horsemanship and Western Pleasure. Judges include Holly Hover, Clint Fullerton, Marilyn […]
There were co-champions today in the $9,000 added National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Green Western Pleasure Slot class held for the first time at the Gordyville Spring American Quarter Horse Association Show Circuit. Amazin Dream, a 2012 sorrel mare by A Dream Remembered and out of Suddenly A Miracle, owned by Amy Bauer and shown by Chris […]
Organizers say more than 15 horses will compete this year in the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure for the chance to win the top cash prize of $25,000, March 25 in Lexington, Virginia. Cecilia Hylton, of Gainesville, Virginia, introduced the class at the Reichert Celebration and relocated it to her home state in […]
For the 37th consecutive year The Triple Challenge Futurity will be offering a string of outstanding classes for some of the best horses, young prospects, riders and trainers from across the country will compete. Over 80 yearlings will be available through the Triple Challenge Futurity Stakes Sale on Saturday July 1st. The Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity […]
According to Abi Owings Tuiasosopo owning Lexus Made Lady has been nothing short of a dream come true and now this accomplished mare has been named the 2016 NSBA Horse of the Year. Each year the National Snaffle Bit Association’s Board of Directors presents one outstanding horse the prestigious Horse of the Year Award. The award […]
For 43 years the Arizona Quarter Horse Association has presented the Sun Circuit (the American Quarter Horse’s top show circuit in 2016) in January, first at Paradise Park and Siminoff Stables in 1973, then for a while in Tucson. But scheduling conflicts with West World facility, a premier equestrian center situated on 386 acres of […]
