There are many situations where embryo transfer is the way to go. If you have a mare that you want to show, but also want a foal out of, or if you have a mare that you think may be damaged carrying a foal, you might want to consider embryo transfer. Advances in science and […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association Board of Directors recently approved a new scoring system for the Longe Line classes to go into effect Jan. 1. Working through the NSBA Judges Committee, the new system aligns the Longe Line with scoring systems already in place in other classes where each performance is judged on a basis […]
During a meeting on Sept. 15, the AQHA Executive Committee considered an application for affiliate status from Deutsche Quarter Horse Association (DQHA), which served as the AQHA affiliate in Germany for more than 40 years until its affiliate status was terminated on Feb.15. This separation was driven by the inability to reach agreement with the […]
Earlier this year, approximately 40% of AQHA-approved shows were either cancelled or postponed to help protect the safety of AQHA exhibitors, spectators and staff. As a result, the AQHA Executive Committee waived qualifying requirements for AQHA championship shows affected by the worldwide pandemic. Shows started to resume in May allowing exhibitors to cautiously begin making […]
The AQHA Executive Committee has made the decision to move the 2021 AQHA Convention to March 18-22, 2021. The convention, which was previously slated for Feb. 26 – March 1, will remain at the Hyatt Hill Country in San Antonio. “We greatly appreciate the Hyatt Hill Country staff who assisted AQHA with modifying the dates […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; and the Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 championships. The event will be held pending local, state and federal coronavirus mandates. Event […]
The American Paint Horse Association has announced that it will give 2020 year-end award recipients the ability to choose their preferred awards—and even upgrade to higher-value items – via award gift certificates to the PH Barn Door. Top 20/Top 10 winners and Honor Roll Champions will receive beautiful custom trophy buckles to commemorate their wins. All […]
The Farnam AQHA World Championship Show returns to the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City Nov. 2-21 with additional AQHA championship shows, waived qualifying, new class offerings, the 41st Annual Triangle Sale and more! Owners, exhibitors and trainers can view the 2020 tentative schedule, which is now available under Resources at www.aqha.com/worldshow. Entry information will be available soon at www.aqha.com/worldshow, and estimated times […]
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America is mourning the passing of the association’s President Elect, Howard Rea, of Shelbyville, Kentucky on Wednesday, Aug. 26. “Howard was an immediate friend to all he met,” said PHBA General Manager Terri Green. “He was an avid supporter of PHBA and the youth of the association.” Rea was a professional […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association paused on Sunday night after a day full of Showmanship, Performance Halter and Trail competition at its 2020 World Championship Show, to honor several horses and individuals. VS Goodride, owned by Brenda Gower, of Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada, was honored as the 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year. The 2015 bay roan stallion […]
World Championship Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show will be held together for the first time in history, Oct. 29-Nov. 8, at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Details for the dual World Shows were finalized by the ApHC Board of Directors, which met for 3 hours on Wednesday […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2020 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show slated for July 29 – Aug. 8 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. “It is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge the Ford Youth World, because it […]
