The 114th Congress, though it started with the partisan gridlock that has become the new normal in Washington, ended the year with a burst of productivity by passing several major pieces of legislation including a tax extender bill, an omnibus appropriations bill, and a five year highway bill. Each of these bills includes provisions favorable […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is an organization that works for its members. Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and present year-end awards. The 2016 AQHA Convention is March 11-14 at the South Point […]
American Quarter Horse Association exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management when entering classes. Exhibitors and owners must print their level eligibility to give to show management during the 2016 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2016, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the AQHA […]
We will accept entries for the 2 January Auctions through January 4th, or until the auctions fill.” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “The Broodmare Affaire Auction, which closes on January 19th, will be preceded by the Complete Dispersal of Leading Halter Horse Breeder, James Kifer’s JMK Quarter Horses. This […]
In what might be seen as a thaw in Congressional relations, a bi-partisan tax bill, with multiple provisions favorable to the horse industry, has now been passed by Congress. Although the bill has now touched down safely, there were a few gusts and swells that threatened its passage right up to the end. President Obama […]
At its April 2015 meeting, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee barred the use of lip chains in show horses beginning January 1, 2016. Since then, the AQHA Executive Committee has worked with AQHA members, along with the leaders of AQHA alliance partner the World Conformation Horse Association and continued to review potential options […]
“Bidding will close on 2 different days for the December Online auctions,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The Bushy Park Farm Online Production Sale will begin closing tonight, Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Bidding for the December Online Auction will close on Wednesday, December 9 at the same […]
Election time is fast approaching, and the two candidates for APHA’s Sixth Committee Member position recently sat down to introduce themselves to APHA members and explain why they want to serve on the APHA Executive Committee. Karen Thomas of Morganton, North Carolina, and Alison Umberger of Broad Run, Virginia, are both lifetime APHA members who […]
“Bidding will close on 2 different days for the December Online auctions,” announces Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC management team. “The Bushy Park Farm Online Production Sale will open for bidding on Saturday, December 5 and close on Tuesday, December 8. Bidding for the 75 horses in the December Online Auction will […]
[UPDATE]The American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horsemen’s Council raised $21,620 for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund through an online auction that took place during the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. The highest selling item, a breeding to Allocate Your Assets donated by Katherine K. Tobin, sold for $2,425. There were a total […]
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denies the plaintiffs’ petition for rehearing. On October 26, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit entered an order denying the plaintiffs’ petition for rehearing of the opinion that rendered judgment for AQHA in the cloning lawsuit. Specifically, that opinion held that […]
The 2016 Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) National Finals will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky April 20-24, 2016. After four years apart, the IEA Hunt Seat and Western disciplines will be reunited for the Finals competition. It is expected that over 600 youth equestrians will qualify to compete at the […]