By Corrine Borton on February 11, 2020
APHA, AQHA, Brenda Gower, Highpoint Performance Horses, Horse of the Year, NSBA, VS Goodride
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He’s the kind of horse that catches your eye. With his striking bay roan color, two hind socks and a snip of pink on his nose, VS Goodride (Boss), a 2015 stallion by VS Flatline and out of World Champion and World and Congress Champion producer, Goody Goody Gumdrops, draws attention even on a walk out to […]
By admin on January 29, 2020
AQHA, Zimeta
Organizations
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has approved the use of Zimeta (dipyrone injection) as a conditionally permitted therapeutic medication under AQHA Rule VIO403 in the Official AQHA Handbook of Rules and Registrations, effective immediately. Zimeta, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is approved for use in horses for the control of pyrexia (fever) by the U.S. Food […]
By Jennifer Horton on January 15, 2020
AQHA, NSBA, VS Code Red
Features
It all started with a dream. It was the dream of a young girl, who wanted to own a World Champion stallion. But when that girl fell in love with a red roan mare, her dreams took a different path, a path that would make a remarkable journey. That girl was Kristen Glover, before she […]
By admin on January 5, 2020
AQHA, chief show officer, Justin Billings
Organizations
Justin Billings has been promoted to the position of chief show officer of the American Quarter Horse Association, it was announced this week. Billings replaces Pete Kyle who announced his resignation, said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “Pete has brought years of experience and knowledge to the Association, and we are grateful for his […]
By Corrine Borton on January 4, 2020
AQHA, Haylo Farms, Longe Line, NSBA, Ocala, Susan Scott, Western Pleasure
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Decorated American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) owner and exhibitor Susan Scott passed away today of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident near her home in Ocala, Florida. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Scott and her dog were killed when her vehicle struck a tree and a Good Samaritan […]
By admin on December 13, 2019
AQHA, Cody Parmenter, Jeff Kirkbride, NSBA, Shane Rux, Show Photos
Features
Photographs are the memories that last forever. They can be brought back out 10 years after the horse show for a good laugh. Photos capture an amazing moment in time and bring it to life. Most shows have an official photographer dedicated to produce those high-quality photos. There are two locations you can usually find […]
By admin on December 7, 2019
APHA, AQHA, Dianne Eppers, National Snaffle Bit Association, NSBA, Stephanie Lynn
Organizations
The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the appointment of Stephanie Lynn as executive director effective Jan. 1. Dianne Eppers, who has been employed by NSBA since 2005 and served as Executive Director for over a decade, will move to the position of senior advisor. “Since its inception, NSBA has been a part of my […]
By admin on December 3, 2019
APHA, ApHC, AQHA, Jennings, Professional Auction
News
Two Internet Horse auctions, offering close to 100 horses, close on tonight and on Dec. 5. The Show Prospect Internet Auction which includes weanling through 3 year-old prospects for Pleasure, Halter and Performance events, closes tonight The December Internet Auction closes on Dec. 5, according to Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. The December Internet Auction features AQHA Supreme Champion Stallion, […]
By admin on November 22, 2019
AQHA, Denton DeBuhr, Jenna Dempze, NSBA, Western Pleasure
People
It’s been said that a goal without a plan is just a wish. Iowa professional trainer Denton DeBuhr must have heard that along his way because it’s the first two things he wants to discuss with his clients. “I like to let the horse tell me what they are ready for,” he explained. “I try […]
By Corrine Borton on October 25, 2019
AQHA, Debbie Trubee, North Farm, NSBA, Winnies Willy
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AQHA stallion Winnies Willy was humanely euthanized today due to ongoing issues with laminitis, according to stallion manager Debbi Trubee. The 2004 by stallion by Willy Be Invited and out of the great producing mare Winnie The Tiger. He was purchased as a 2-year-old by Deborah Cook and shown by Trubee to a Superior in […]
By Corrine Borton on October 21, 2019
AQHA, Blakely Abbott, NSBA, Quarter Horse Congress
People
A tiny miniature pony Blakely Abbott received as a Christmas gift from her grandfather when she was just 4 years old sparked the Georgia youth competitor’s passion for showing horses, even though there were a few detours along the way. Bakely first expressed an interest in showing horses in 2013 but ultimately opted to pursue […]
By admin on October 17, 2019
AQHA, Donnie Recchiuti, NSBA
People
To 46-year-old Donnie Recchiuti, of Heath, Ohio, watching horses that he started, trained and exhibited still in the show arena competing and winning at the industry’s biggest events, is all the reward he needs. “I always feel a sense of achievement because it’s a testament to the foundation they were given and the hands they […]