The American Quarter Horse Association has released the list of open exhibitors who are ineligible to show horses in Level 2 open classes at the 2015 AQHA World Championship Show, tentatively scheduled for November 6-21 in Oklahoma City. These exhibitors are the highest level of performers of the top 100 exhibitors based on points in individual classes over […]
The legendary cutting horse sire, Smart Little Lena, will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame at the 2015 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Convention on March 6 in Ft. Worth. Smart Little Lena still holds the record for the most money earned as a 3- and 4-year-old cutter, and ranks as […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has released the AQHA Standing Committee Agendas for the 2015 AQHA Convention, March 6-9 at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth Texas. Equine Research Committee International Committee Judges Committee Marketing and Membership Committee Nominations and Credentials Committee Public Policy Committee Racing Committee Ranchers Council Recreational Activities Committee Show Committee Stud […]
Prior Lake, Minnesota Via the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, February 13, 2015 A horse with equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy, or the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus type-1, has been identified in Scott County, Minnesota. The horse was stabled at Dark Horse Farm, 4300 182nd Street East, Prior Lake, MN 55312. The horse became ill Friday, […]
“Several World Champion show horses are offered in the February Online Auction, along with a number of other proven show horses, well-bred prospects and breeding stock,” according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “This auction features some of the best Pleasure and All Around show horses we have had in our online auctions.” […]
American Quarter Horse youth competitors from around the world will flock to Tamworth, New South Wales June 23 – July 3, 2016, for an international showdown. The Australian Quarter Horse Association will be hosting the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in 2016 at the Australian Equine Livestock & Events Centre. The Youth World Cup […]
“The first part of Steve Heckaman’s Complete Dispersal will be featured in the Pro Horse Services February Online Auction,” announced Mike Jennings, of Pro Horse Services. “Steve’s broodmares will be offered in Part 1. Show horses and prospects, as well as, tack and Equipment will be offered in the March Online Auction.” Bidding for the […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce that Craig Huffhines, currently executive vice president of the American Hereford Association, has been selected to assume the executive vice president leadership role for AQHA. Huffhines will begin his new duties shortly after AQHA’s convention in March. Following a five-month, extensive search effort, the six members […]
Just a few hours after its birth, the long-legged brown foal stands in its stall, appearing on first glance to be sound, sturdy and healthy. But something is very wrong with this newborn horse. The foal seems detached, stumbles towards people and doesn’t seem to recognize its mother or have any interest in nursing. It […]
Established in 1997 in honor of the late Merle Wood, this award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies an ethic of meritorious kindness and benevolence in providing opportunities for all young people to be involved with the American Quarter Horse. The Merle Wood Humanitarian Award will be presented to an individual whose outstanding […]
American Quarter Horse exhibitors still have plenty of time to qualify for the 2015 AQHA Level 1 Championships. The SmartPak AQHA West Level 1 Championships in Las Vegas is tentatively scheduled for September 30 – October 4. The Nutrena East Level 1 Championships in Lexington, Virginia, is tentatively slated for September 30 – October 4. Due […]
To compete at the APHA World Show, horses must qualify by participating at APHA-approved shows during the qualifying period, which runs August 1, 2014, to July 31, 2015. APHA qualifying is strictly participation-based and is required for the horse only. Most horses must compete at a minimum of four different APHA-approved show events with at […]