Two familiar faces topped the 2013 APHA Breeders’ Trust lists. Zippos Sensation was once again named No. 1 Leading Breeders’ Trust Sire for 2013, his 13th year to earn the title. Timeless Assets was again the No. 1 Breeders’ Trust Earner, which represented his fourth-consecutive time to earn the honor. Zippos Sensation had 144 foals earn […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced their newly approved judges for 2014. Melissa Dukes – Weatherford, TX Jennifer Goss – Martinsville, IN Shawn Hays – Tupelo, MS Lyle Jackson – Cochrane, AB Genevieve Miller – Ellensburg, WA Keith L Miller Jr. – Reidsville, NC Jill Paxton – Johnston, IA Mark Russell – Beebe, AR […]
AQHA Corporate Partner Merial is now the title sponsor of the 2014 Merial American Quarter Horse Association Regional Championships. The Merial AQHA Regional Championships are a way for exhibitors to test their skills in a fun and rewarding environment. Competitors have the opportunity to compete in: Level 1 (formerly Novice) Youth Amateur Select Open New this […]
The Hylton Maiden 3 & Over Western Pleasure class will return for a fourth year to the Virginia Classic Show held April 10-13 in Lexington, Virginia with an impressive $50,000 added purse. This year the economy was such that Cecilia Hylton of Gainesville, Virginia was able to contribute significantly to the class. The class, which […]
With more than 30 rule change proposals up for discussion and vote, the APHA Board of Directors passed 28 new rules at the 2014 APHA Convention on February 24 in Irving, Texas. Approximately 115 national directors are elected by their fellow APHA members to serve two-year terms and provide a voice for their respective areas’ […]
DeGraff Stables regretfully advises of the passing of AQHA World Champion Indian Artifacts on February 19, 2014. Owner, Robin DeGraff commented, “When I think of our journey together, I can hardly believe all that Indian Artifacts has accomplished since I found him as a yearling. In a blink of the eye, 19 years have passed […]
The NSBA will host a bridleless calcutta this June at the Tom Powers Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan to benefit the NSBA Crisis Fund. The event is open to all professional horse trainers and has an entry fee of $100. All AQHA and NSBA rules will apply to the event. “We were looking for […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association has listed its 2014 Riders List. The rankings are determined by earnings and are available for the following: Open Western Pleasure Riders List, Intermediate Open Western Pleasure Riders List, Limited Western Pleasure Riders List, Non Pro Western Pleasure Riders List, Intermediate Non Pro Western Pleasure Riders List, Open Hunter Under Saddle […]
The paperwork has been submitted and the results have been checked twice—and that means APHA is pleased to announce the association’s Top 20 shows of 2013. Leading the pack once again in 2013 was the Western Regional Zone 2 Zone-O-Rama, which took place May 23–25 in South Jordan, Utah. A perennial favorite among exhibitors, the […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the release of OnlineStable.com, a comprehensive, inclusive and all-breeds record-keeping system to help youth stay engaged in the equine industry. AQHA hopes this digital filing cabinet will encourage easy record-keeping from any mobile device and be an accessible and affordable way to reduce clutter, and motivate youth […]
The 2014 Annual PtHA Convention will be here before you know it! It is taking place March 5-8, 2014, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Be sure to join us for the Year End Awards Banquet, the Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and more. Voice your opinion, express your association desires and of course, come enjoy time […]
On January 29, the United States House of Representatives passed a multi-year farm bill known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. The bill will set national agriculture policy and reauthorize many U.S. Department of Agriculture programs for the next five years. The horse industry is not as dependent on programs authorized by the farm bill […]