With the horse industry becoming so competitive and specialized, many exhibitors keep their horses in full-time training to stay at the top of their game. Although being at a trainer full-time keeps our horses in top shape, it can often make it difficult for exhibitors to get adequate time in the saddle. We know our […]
The lights of the Vegas Strip were the perfect backdrop for this year’s 40th annual Silver Dollar Circuit held each year at the Southpoint Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show features a full slate of AQHA classes from March 15-20, 2016. According to show manager, Jan Bruner, both stalls and entries are […]
The American Quarter Horse Associationbelieves in the future of the equine industry. The development of young minds and horse judging skills is of utmost importance to the vitality of the American Quarter Horse and the equine industry as a whole. To encourage the education of youth in competitive horse judging, AQHA provides a manual for […]
Correct, balanced and elegant are just a few words that Alexandra Chavez uses to describe her new American Quarter Horse stallion, The Born Legacy. The 2013 bay stallion, by Good I Will Be and out of Pretty Hot And Sonny, will serve as the cornerstone of Chavez’s Western Pleasure and breeding programs. It should come as no surprise that […]
The tentative schedule for the American Quarter Horse Association’s 2016 Adequan® Select World Championship Show is now available online. The Adequan® Select World, which is August 26 – September 3 at the Amarillo National Center in Amarillo, features the world’s top amateur riders, age 50 and over, and their American Quarter Horses. To view the […]
When the Adequan® Level 2 championship classes launched at the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, their debut was met with enthusiasm from exhibitors, owners and professionals. In fact, the addition of the Adequan® Level 2 classes increased Lucas Oil World entries by 32 percent over the previous year. Based on the success […]
The tentative schedule for the 2016 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is now available online. The event slated for August 5-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City features the world’s top youth riders and their American Quarter Horses. To view the tentative schedule of events, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld. At the Ford Youth World, […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2016. Mark your calendars today with the tentative dates. AQHA Convention March 11-14 – 2016 AQHA Convention at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas AQHA World Championship Shows March 17-20 – Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and […]
High-point standings for 2015 are finalized and the all-around high-point horses and exhibitors are named. The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hardworking individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s high-point awards. With the introduction of AQHA leveling in 2014, the Association now is able to recognize more individuals and […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to announce Farnam as the title sponsor of the new Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships. The 2016 Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships is slated for April 13-17 at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Farnam is your partner in horse care, serving both the pleasure […]
The Southwest Quarter Horse Association’s February shows will be postponed due to equine herpesvirus type-1 concerns. The two shows will be moved to be held along with the existing March and April shows. SOUTHWEST QUARTER HORSE FEBRUARY SHOWS Shows scheduled for February 6-7 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, have been postponed due to EHV-1. SOUTHWEST QUARTER […]
The World Conformation Horse Association announced today that Barbara Linke has joined the Association as Administrative Consultant to further develop the growth and successes of the Association. “I am excited to work with the membership of the WCHA, said Linke. Having spent more than 32 years working in the equine industry, I am grateful for […]