Shoe management was notified at Gordyville that 2 cases of EHV-1 were diagnosed after the Midwest Reining Horse Association, May 2-3, 2015 show and both horses were from the same stable. One horse was successfully treated and one horse was humanely euthanized. We are cancelling the Illinois Quarter Horse Association Youth shows, May 15-17, 2015. Exhibitors […]
The American Quarter Horse Association Animal Welfare Grievance Committee periodically meets to discuss animal welfare and unsportsmanlike conduct cases. The committee’s recommendations regarding the violations are then sent to the AQHA Executive Committee for its review and decision. The Animal Welfare Grievance Committee is a subcommittee of the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, which was established […]
APHA is excited to announce eight Paint Horse Championships are on the docket for 2015. Taking place in conjunction with APHA Zone Shows around the country, these Paint Horse Championships will help increase local show participation while recognizing a new group of exhibitors beyond the current show format. The list of 2015 Paint Horse Championships […]
At its April meeting, the AQHA Executive Committee continued to make huge strides for the benefit of the American Quarter Horse by approving stronger penalties and fines for animal welfare rule violators; enacting significant penalties for positive drug tests involving detection of clenbuterol in show horses beginning November 1, 2015, and modified penalties in horse […]
No. 3 South Carolina upset No. 1 Georgia, 10-6, on Saturday to win the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championship. It marks the Gamecocks’ third national title in program history, and South Carolina finishes the 2014-15 season with a 12-5 record. The Gamecocks defeated United Equestrian Conference champion Fresno State, Big 12 Champion Baylor, […]
Selling Pleasure Prospects from Masterson Farms, Show Horses and more in the Pro Horse Services April Online Auction “Top Western Pleasure prospects from Masterson Farms as well as other show and performance horses and prospects are offered in the April Online Auction.” states Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “There are some Halter prospects […]
Member appointments to APHA’s Standing Committee rosters for 2015 have been made, and the 12 committees are already hard at work. Comprised of APHA members from around the United States, as well as international affiliates, APHA’s standing committees serve as advisory groups for association rules and planning, in keeping with the association’s mission of promoting […]
As of January 2015, Paint Horse lovers can enjoy a new way of learning and growing aboard the horses they love. The APHA show lease program allows Paint exhibitors to show a non-owned horse at APHA-approved shows, earning points and gaining confidence with a smaller financial investment. Show leases must be recorded with the APHA […]
Breedings to One Time Pepto and Gunnatrashya have been donated to a benefit auction for Legendary Horseman, John Hoyt, by Jeffrey and Sheri Matthews, of Matthews Cutting Horses. Jeff Oswood, of the Oswood Stallion Station in Weatherford, TX, has donated the chute fees, as well. The Online catalog is available now from Professional Horse Services, […]
The tentative schedule for the 2015 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online. View the 2015 Ford Youth World tentative schedule. The Ford Youth World is July 31 – August 8 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City and features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. At […]
Sagamore Farms played host to the inaugural Kids For Wishes Invitational Hunter Derby held this past Friday in Wellington, Florida benefitting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida and generating nearly $9,000.00 for the local charity. The brainchild of Linda Smith-Faver of Happy Endings Farm, Debbie Dolan-Sweeney and acclaimed hunter derby course designer, Brian Brown; the three […]
The Baylor equestrian team took home its first Big 12 championship since 2010 with an 11-8 win over Kansas State in the finals Saturday at Turning Point Ranch in Springtown. Baylor fell 3-2 in fences, but tied in the reining event to trail just 5-4 at the halfway point. But, the Bears took a convincing […]