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Appaloosa National Show crowns first champions in Fort Worth

Appaloosa National Show crowns first champions in Fort Worth

You can feel the excitement in the air. Banners are hung in the arena. Vendors are set up. It’s show time for the 67th Appaloosa National and Youth World Show being held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Judges this year include Jennifer Baker, Shannon Baker, Mario Boisjoli, Clay Cavinder, Lori […]

Competitors travel from as far away as Oklahoma for Tar Heel Classic

Competitors travel from as far away as Oklahoma for Tar Heel Classic

The Tar Heel Triple Classic Quarter Horse Circuit began today between cloudbursts at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nearly 800 stalls have been rented and competitors have traveled from as far away as Oklahoma, Iowa, Connecticut and Canada. Presented by the North Carolina Quarter Horse Youth Association competition got under […]

Redbud Spectacular returns to Oklahoma better than ever

Redbud Spectacular returns to Oklahoma better than ever

The Redbud Spectacular is back and it’s better then ever. Held at the Oklahoma State Fair Arena May,29 – June,8. Entries and stalls are up from last year, the sun is shinning and the competition is fierce. Judges for the week include Kim Myers, Jeff Allen, Terry Thompson, Jennifer Leckey, Ronnie Casper, Ronald Stratton, Dolly […]

Jenna Hyde and Can I Get Your Number win Premier Paint Sires

Jenna Hyde and Can I Get Your Number win Premier Paint Sires

Jenna Hyde rode Can I Get Your Number, a 2011 chestnut overo gelding sired by A Sudden Surprise and out of She Made It Sweet to a victory in the inaugural Premier Paint Sires 3-Year-Old Limited Horse Limited Rider Western Pleasure Class held Saturday evening at the Western Regional Zone 2 Show and Paint-O-Rama in […]

Keystone Classic wraps up action in New Jersey

Keystone Classic wraps up action in New Jersey

The Keystone Classic Appaloosa Horse Show wrapped up another year with great numbers, great fun and a great response from exhibitors.   Featured over the Memorial weekend at the Dream Park in South Logan Township, New Jersey, the show got started bright and early on Friday with the 13 & Under Trail class.  Donuts, bagels […]

Texas Memorial Day Spectacular off to a strong start in Waco

Texas Memorial Day Spectacular off to a strong start in Waco

Show Secretary Diane Gage reports 300-plus stalls have been rented for the Texas Memorial Day Spectacular – Zone 4 Zone-O- Rama at the Heart O’ Texas Fairgrounds, in Waco, Texas and with day one of three over it appears entries will be up slightly over last year’s show.   The show got under way Saturday with […]

Salt Lake City gears up for Premier Paint Sires class

Salt Lake City gears up for Premier Paint Sires class

With a breathtaking backdrop of snowcapped mountains and friendly show staff, it’s easy to see why the Western Regional Zone 2 Show and Utah Paint Horse Association Paint-O-Rama was the number one APHA Show in 2013.   This year is shaping up to repeat that performance with over 320 stalls rented at the Salt Lake […]

National Equestrian Center welcomes Gateway Classic

National Equestrian Center welcomes Gateway Classic

In the Midwest, Memorial Day weekend kicks off with the Gateway Classic Quarter Horse Show at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St Louis Missouri.   With over 400 stalls rented, the weekend got started on Wednesday with a Horsemanship clinic presented by Robin Frid of Denton Texas.   Merle Arbo judged just under 250 […]

Updates for 2014 Iowa Show Circuit

Updates for 2014 Iowa Show Circuit

Get on the trail to Iowa this summer! Exciting changes have been made by the Iowa Show Circuit based on exhibitor feedback for the 2014 event in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2013, the Iowa Show Circuit was the second largest AQHA show, and year after year, the event welcomes every type of exhibitor. The show dates are […]

Why certain events draw huge numbers

Why certain events draw huge numbers

When you see buds on the tree tops, hear the birds chirping and feel sun rays on your skin, you can sense spring in the air. For road warriors, the change in season also means horse show time is in full swing. So, how can you best map out your show schedule? American Quarter Horse, […]

Congress seeking new photographer

Congress seeking new photographer

Ohio Quarter Horse Association seeks a photography company for the All American Quarter Horse Congress, October 2-26, 2014 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.   The right candidate will have experience in equine photography, action shots, and backdrop pictures. Familiarity with the Congress is a plus. On-site photo printing is preferred, but not […]

Congress Announces New Classes

Congress Announces New Classes

The All American Quarter Horse Congress has added new eight classes for 2014. “The Congress strives to be responsive to trends in the industry. The Tri-Chairmen are excited to offer more classes for our exhibitors and to give more people an opportunity to show at the Congress,” said Executive Director, Dr. Scott Myers. Small Fry […]