Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) have successfully developed a new test to systemically detect the local administration of illicit, gene doping therapies in equine athletes. The findings from the novel study, supported in part by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, are a significant breakthrough […]
Well known AQHA breeder and founder of the Hylton Maiden, Cecilia M. Hylton, passed away today, following a long battle with several health issues. Cecilia was the founder of the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Maiden Western Pleasure slot class that originated at the Reichert Celebration. She moved the prestigious event to her home state […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has made great strides in the way the Association supports members and customers; however, AQHA leadership realizes there is much more to do to enhance AQHA programs and services offered. To support the effort for technology improvements and maintain strong service-staff teams, AQHA has restructured the Association’s leadership team and […]
The Yearling Stakes Sale at the 2020 Tom Powers Christmas Challenge in Ocala, Florida, has been postponed to a later date, it was announced today. Organizers said the sale was postponed due to a lack of entries and that consignors will be contacted and entry fees will be refunded. The futurity, the first event to […]
Under normal circumstances, the entire quarter horse industry is abuzz this time of year as we all prepare for the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. For so many of us, this is traditionally our favorite time of year. We recognize the announcement to cancel this year’s Congress was such a disappointment. Tribute Equine Nutrition approached the […]
The 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale will be held this year as an internet auction, it was announced today. “The Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s Congress Tri-Chairmen and Sale Committee made the decision to go forward with the Super Sale in an online format to provide breeders and owners with a strong marketplace […]
“The Internet catalogs are available for buyers to shop horses in the Pleasure Broodmare and Prospect INTERNET Auction and the July INTERNET Auction,” announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “There is a nice selection of horses offered in the two auction that include Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and Paints.” The Internet Auction Catalogs are posted for viewing and […]
The following guidelines have been put in place in accordance with OKC Fairgrounds requirements and the recommendations of the CDC and WHO regarding social distancing and public health. Attendees should review the current CDC and WHO guidelines prior to the event and refrain from attending the show if they have been in contact with anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms within […]
Bidding will close this week for two Internet Horse Auctions. The Halter Horse Internet Auction closes tonight and the June Internet Auction will close on Thursday evening, June 18. “There is a very nice group of Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and Paints offered in the two auctions,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. The Internet Auction Catalogs are […]
Experts predict that a second wave of the coronavirus is likely later this year. Given those predictions and after discussions with our state and local health officials, we have elected to close World Equestrian Center Ohio from Sept. 1, through March 31. Due to the facility’s enclosed environment, we believe this is the right thing […]
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) has announced that the All-American Quarter Horse Congress will host two separate Western youth draw-based competitions beginning with the Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) on Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) on Thursday, Oct. 8, in Columbus, Ohio. With this partnership, OQHA will cross-promote with YEDA and […]
The 18th Annual Penn State Quarter Horse Auction will be held as an internet auction, hosted by Professional Horse Services, LLC and will feature 12 2-year-old Quarter Horses, including some that are double registered with APHA. These horses have been bred, raised and trained in the Penn State equine program. Bidding will open on Monday, April […]