With great sadness, Masterson Farms, LLC, announces the euthanasia of Zippos Sheik due to severe laminitis. Sheik, with great heart and determination, had successfully battled through several bouts of laminitis over the past several months. However, increasing rotation and sinking, and the further pain he would have endured, forced the decision to end his life in as peaceful and […]
The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association welcomed exhibitors to Centre Hall May 20- 22 for its Summer Kick Off Show Circuit. “This show is inviting to the little guy but we have the class size to supply the points that our contestants came to get,” said Terri Clark, show manager. Show management tested out new technology […]
When Carly Epp first moved from her home in Ontario, Canada to attend Texas Christian University, all she wanted to do was fit in, she didn’t even care about showing. But with the help of trainers, Will and Elizabeth Knabenshue, she has learned the benefits of standing out. Born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, 22-year-old Epp has had […]
“Bidding is open for the April INTERNET Auction from ProHorse Services. If you need a horse and want to show, trail ride or improve your breeding program, you can fill your need with horses in this auction,” according to Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The April Internet Auction features World and National […]
Sixteen horses will make their maiden voyage around a show arena in a judged event tonight when they compete for a total purse of $80,800 (including bonuses) in the Hylton Maiden 3-Year Old and Over Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic Quarter Horse Show in Lexington. When the judges’ selections are tallied the winner […]
Alan Fisher, of Eastover, North Carolina, piloted Potential Code Red to a win today in the InStride Edition $1,000 added 3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic Quarter Horse Show Circuit in Lexington. The bay roan colt is by VS Code Red and out of Potentials Ziplark (Potential Investment). He is owned by […]
Good Version, a 1990 bay American Quarter Horse Association stallion, sired by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Winnie The Tiger (by Tiger Leo), is being inducted into the National Snaffle Bit Association’s Hall of Fame in the Breeding Horse category, according to John Wainscott. Wainscott, who co-owned and stood Good Version for most […]
“Do a Good Deed, Geld Your Steed.” That’s the motto for one of the Unwanted Horse Coalition’s most successful programs, Operation Gelding. Operation Gelding provides funds and materials that help organizations host low-cost or free castration clinics. Castration of a stallion will help prevent overbreeding, in turn reducing the number of unwanted horses. Castrations will […]
Five horses and five American Quarter Horse Association members have been selected for induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2017. Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Those chosen for induction are recognized for their […]
The Arizona Quarter Horse Association announces today that the Sun Circuit show will be moving to March 4th thru the12th in 2017. The show has experienced scheduling difficulties at the West World facility in January due to the premier auto auction, Barrett-Jackson, occurring at the facility in the same time frame. After many difficult discussions […]
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 […]
