The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association has asked Gov. Tom Wolf to facilitate resumption of breeder and stallion awards payments that have been suspended since late March because of ambiguous language in a new racing reform law. The awards last year totaled about $11 million for a 12-month cycle. The PHBA, in a July 29 letter […]
A New Yearling Sale Stakes program has been added to the 50th Annual Congress Super Sale to be held October 22 in Columbus, Ohio. Since the first Congress was actually a horse show added to a horse auction the Ohio Quarter Horse Association has made a bold move to make the Congress Super Sale more […]
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) will enter its 15th season when competition begins in September. Membership enrollment for young equestrians, in grades 6-12, is now open. The non-profit organization (501(c)3) was founded in Willoughby, Ohio in 2002 and has stayed true to its mission: Introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools (primarily […]
Want to make a difference in the breed you love? Applications to become an APHA national director candidate are now open, and all interested APHA members are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is August 15. APPLY NOW ONLINE All APHA members in good standing are eligible to be nominated for the 2016 Director Election—elected […]
University of South Carolina equestrian coach Boo Major announced Wednesday that Madelynne Herlocker has signed a National Letter of Intent and will join the Gamecock program for the 2016-17 season. A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Herlocker will compete in horsemanship at the collegiate level. “We’re looking forward to having Maddie join us in August,” […]
Got a big idea for Paint Horses? APHA members are invited—and encouraged—to take part in improving the association by submitting rule change proposals by August 1. Complete the required Rule Change Proposal form and submit it to Allyson Pennington via mail or email with a postmark date of August 1. Confused about the rule-change process? Use the […]
New Mexico State University, along with the New Mexico State Athletics Department, announced Friday that equestrian will continue as a varsity sport for the 2016-2017 season. The funding, however, for future seasons has yet to be determined. “Our students are incredibly important to us,” NMSU Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said. “As the university continues to be […]
The invitation is open to veterinarians, vet technicians and farriers for the Whole Horse Wellness Seminar, presented by Kinetic Vet, to be held July 22-23. Experts and lecturers from across the country will be convening at The Jaeckle Centre and Equine Performax in Thompson Station, Tenn., for the event. Walk-in registrations will be accepted. This […]
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), in conjunction with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), awards a student-rider the National Sportsmanship Award each year. This year’s award was presented to Kate Coffey, a sixteen-year-old from Westford, Massachusetts. The national award winner is selected from a group of riders who earned a Sportsmanship Award at a […]
Josie Wills of Bloomington, Indiana is now the 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen Committee Chair. Courtney Coughlin, of London, Ohio is handing over the reins as the Congress Queen Committee Chair. As the new Vice-President of Sales at Enservio based out of Boston, Massachusetts, Coughlin will be traveling nationally and believes Wills is the correct choice […]
The 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress Entry Book is Now Online Click HERE to view the Entry Book 2016 Congress Entry Form 2016 Congress Cutting Entry Form 2016 Congress Credit Card Form Please note the following: STALL PAYMENTS Multiple checks, money orders, or credit cards will be accepted as payment for entry and stall fees. […]
In response to industry developments, the American Appaloosa Horse Association Board of Directors have voted to ban both magnetic devices and belly bands at ApHC-sponsored shows (Youth World, National Show and World Show). Magnetic devices in clothing in Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation and Saddle Seat Equitation constitutes an unfair advantage for exhibitors, the directors noted, […]