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Country Newcomer Denny Strickland Releases Debut Single

Country Newcomer Denny Strickland Releases Debut Single

American Quarter Horse World Champion Denny Strickland is now adding another accomplishment to his name, Nashville recording artist, with the release of his debut single, “Honky Tonk Highway.” The single is available NOW on iTunes and for radio programmers through CDX. Produced by Dan Frizsell and written by Phil O’Donnell, this upbeat introduction is sure […]

APHC Stallion Auction

APHC Stallion Auction

Stallion services that did not sell during the open bidding period that ended December 31st are now available on a first-come, first-served, “BUY IT NOW” basis at one half the advertised stud fee. Take a look at the excellent breeding options by visiting the http://appaloosa.mhfsauctions.com. If you are interested in breeding to a particular stallion, […]

Helpful Cold Weather Tips

Helpful Cold Weather Tips

With temperatures dropping to single digits this week, Michelle D. Harris, VMD, DACVIM, lecturer in the Section of Emergency and Critical Care at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center, offers the following tips to keep horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter.   1.     More Calories: People joke about “bulking up for winter,” but for […]

Find Your AQHA Level

Find Your AQHA Level

AQHA exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners can now use an online system to help them determine their level eligibility. To determine level eligibility for 2014, visitwww.aqha.com/leveling to access the AQHA leveling program Web-based verification system. AQHA divisions – youth, amateur and open – are divided into levels. The leveling program uses an objective handicapping system […]

Reichert Celebration Dates Released

Reichert Celebration Dates Released

Dates have just been released for the 2014 Reichert Celebration which will be held once again in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2014 event will run from August 13th-September 1st. POA Celebration- August 13-17 Reichert POA Stakes Sale- August 16th AQHA Celebration- August 17-20 NSBA Celebration- August 18-20 All Breed World Championships- Reichert Series- August 21-31 APHA […]

Top Horse-Show Moments of 2013

Top Horse-Show Moments of 2013

To sum up 2013 for the American Quarter Horse show industry, “upward and onward” would do just fine. From wildfires, floods, tornadoes and a historic blizzard, horsemen across the United States were reminded this year to count their blessings before they lay their heads down at night. But despite all the loss and heartache, those […]

E.F. “Bud” Alderson Dies

E.F. “Bud” Alderson Dies

Edward F. “Bud” Alderson, 91, of Sharpsville, Indiana, died Sunday, December 22, 2013. Alderson was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2004. Born August 21, 1922, to Dewey and Mabel (Cooper), Alderson grew up taking care of many animals an even showed draft horses in 4-H. He graduated from Prairie Township High School […]

Cloning Update

Cloning Update

U.S. District Court in Amarillo granted in part AQHA’s Motion for Stay of Equitable Relief Pending Appeal. Today, the U.S. District Court in Amarillo granted in part AQHA’s Motion for Stay of Equitable Relief Pending Appeal. The effect of the order is that pending resolution of AQHA’s appeal, AQHA is not required to register clones […]

Youth Art Show

Youth Art Show

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum Youth Art Show kicks off on December 3. The public is invited to view artwork created by middle and high school students from Region 16. To prepare for the show, students learned about the role the American Quarter Horse played in the history of the United […]

Ranch Pleasure Changes

Ranch Pleasure Changes

Mozaun McKibben of Whitesboro, Texas, piloted Lil Ruf Catalyst to the first world championship in ranch pleasure at the 2012 AQHA World Championship Show. Watch their entire winning performance in the video below. (Journalphoto) With the resounding success of ranch pleasure, it’s only fitting that more is on the horizon for the class in 2014. […]

Leveling Program

Leveling Program

Changes to the AQHA leveling program – driven by exhibitor feedback – are on the way for 2014. Many of those changes are directed at what had been known as theNovice and Rookie levels, and 2014 will see the reintroduction of the mid-levels. To collect exhibitor feedback, the AQHA Blue-Ribbon Task Force worked with Mallory Vestal, Ph.D., of […]

Novice Championships

Novice Championships

Several qualifying methods exist for competitors seeking an invitation to the 2014 Nutrena East and SmartPak West AQHA Novice championship shows. The qualifying period for the 2014 Novice Championships is July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014. Competitors may qualify through either national or state methods, and qualifiers may choose which of the two Novice Championships to attend. To […]