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Judges named for 2021 Quarter Horse Congress

Judges named for 2021 Quarter Horse Congress

The judges for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held Sept. 28 – Oct. 24, have been announced by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. They are: Jeff  Allen John Boxell Donnie Bricker Pierre Briere Tonya Brown Tony Burris Patty Campbell Rick Christy Jerry Erickson Buddy FisherLarry Hansch Derek Hanscome Mike Hay Sandy Jirkovsky Leslie […]

Auctions at A Sudden Impulse Futurity feature Susan Scott’s show saddle and bits used by Carl Yamber

Auctions at A Sudden Impulse Futurity feature Susan Scott’s show saddle and bits used by Carl Yamber

Some very special auctions are being featured during the A Sudden Impulse AQHA Show and Futurity at the Word Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida on Friday, April 30. In a live auction, to start immediately following the trailer giveaway and just prior to the finals of 3-Year-Old Maiden Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle class, in […]

Pedigree Power: A Certain Illusion still making her mark with The Lopin Illusion and Something More

Pedigree Power: A Certain Illusion still making her mark with The Lopin Illusion and Something More

He didn’t know it at the time but when Mike Hershberger sent A Certain Illusion to South Carolina trainers Jay and Kristy Starnes 11 years ago, he was making a move that would have a lasting impact on both families for years to come. Hershberger and the 2006 sorrel mare by Certain Potential out of […]

Nadalee Vasquez: California youth competitor loves Trail

Nadalee Vasquez: California youth competitor loves Trail

It fascinates 17-year-old Nadalee Vasquez to watch a horse maneuver through the obstacles in a Trail course. That’s why it is one of the classes in which she most loves to compete. Horsemanship is another favorite for the Acton, California youth competitor. This year Nadalee is showing One Hundred Percent, a 2013 bay gelding by […]

Induced Lactation: Considering alternatives to nurse mares

Induced Lactation: Considering alternatives to nurse mares

Tracie Plummer of Meadow Star Farm in North Plains, Oregon got a crash course in raising an orphaned foal in 2016 when her Quarter Horse mare, RL Illustrious, tore her uterus and had to be euthanized shortly after giving birth. After several unsuccessful attempts to graft “Jimmy” onto other mares without success, Plummer trained the Batt […]

Congress expands futurity and sweepstakes classes

Congress expands futurity and sweepstakes classes

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has announced the expansion of the futurities and sweepstakes classes for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Over $3 Million in cash and prizes will be awarded at this year’s Congress. “Congress Strong, is what exhibitors will experience with our 2021 Futurity and Sweepstakes classes,” says Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the All […]

You can still enter one of the March Internet Horse Auctions

You can still enter one of the March Internet Horse Auctions

Entries are still being accepted for the March Professional Horse Services Internet Auctions. “Entries will stay open longer due to sellers having difficulty getting photos and videos because of the recent bad weather across the Country.  Entries close on Feb. 28 and bidding will close on March 2 and 4,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. Sellers can […]

AQHA updates prohibited drug list

AQHA updates prohibited drug list

The AQHA Executive Committee recently voted to approve the recommendation by the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission to add medroxyprogesterone acetate to the list of prohibited drugs, per AQHA Rule VIO401. Beginning Aug. 15, medroxyprogesterone acetate will be considered a prohibited substance to protect the welfare and integrity of the American Quarter Horse. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is […]

Karen Carter thrives on competition

Karen Carter thrives on competition

It’s funny the things you sometimes learn about yourself when you start showing horses. Some people learn to better accept criticism. Others become outgoing when they spent most of their life being shy. Karen Carter, of Richmond, Virginia was surprised to learn just how driven she can be. “I am super competitive, something that I […]

AQHA announced new appointments

AQHA announced new appointments

The American Quarter Horse Association has made great strides in the way the Association supports members and customers; however, AQHA leadership realizes there is much more to do to enhance AQHA programs and services offered. To support the effort for technology improvements and maintain strong service-staff teams, AQHA has restructured the Association’s leadership team and […]

Online auctions feature stallion services

Online auctions feature stallion services

“Bidding will close on two Stallion Service Auctions this week, featuring breedings to 240 Top Halter and Pleasure Stallions registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC and Color Breeds,” according to Mike Jennings, of Professional Horse Services, LLC.  “Many World Champions and World Champion Sires are offered in these auctions.” CLOSING Tuesday, Jan. 26 beginning at 2 p.m. EST […]

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