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 […]
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 […]
The smell of burning metal hangs in the air. It’s so thick you can taste it – it’s that same metallic flavor you get when you bite your tongue and it bleeds. According to Nobel Prize in Medicine scientists, metal doesn’t have a scent. Doctors Linda Burck and Richard Axel discovered the genes that determine […]
Joetta Meredith Bell, of Weatherford, Texas, was just 9 years old when she won the Congress Small Fry Horsemanship in 1990 on Lady Legacy. Back then it was the only Small Fry event offered at the Congress. On Sunday, 29 years later, Joetta watched from the stands as her 9-year-old daughter, Trinity, won the Small […]
Horse crazy starts at a young age for most little girls and it was no different for Edmond, Oklahoma native Shelly Presley. The only difference was she found her passion drawing the animal she loved so dearly. “I grew up showing horses in 4-H with my sisters as a child,” she said. “I pretty much […]
Beginning Jan. 1, American Quarter Horses competing at AQHA-approved shows that test positive for natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics will be considered in violation of AQHA Rule VIO401.1, which prohibits any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative that could affect the performance of a horse. Per AQHA’s revised administrative penalty guidelines, which will be […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced that this year, entry forms and qualifier information will be emailed to all current owners of qualified American Quarter Horses for the 2019 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show by the end of August. The email will be sent from worldshow@aqha.org to the current owner of the qualified horse. AQHA has posted […]
New judges were recently approved by the American Quarter Horse Association. Five judge applicants were approved by the AQHA Judges Committee to take the 2019 judges qualifying exam. Based on test scores and other criteria, the Judges Committee then approved a list of prospective new judges that were then reviewed and approved by the AQHA Executive Committee. […]
“Buyers can shop through nearly 80 horses in the two August Internet Auctions including top Quarter Horses, Paints and a famous POA pony, according to Mike Jennings of the auction management company, Professional Horses Services, LLC. The first of the two Internet auctions is the Reiner and Cow Horse Internet Auction which features well-bred show horses, prospects […]
Situated squarely between Memphis and Nashville just off Tennessee’s “Heart of the Music Highway” in Jackson is a 101-acre horse farm, where Lee and Dr. Brenda Looney are making all their dreams come true. With a solid base of the highest quality broodmares they could assemble – including Quarter Horse Congress and National Snaffle Bit […]
When you have a horse with as big a personality as The Rocknroll Cowboy (Bennett), you can’t help but enjoy the shows. After selling his previous show horse, 38-year-old Adam Parks, of Washington, D.C., took his time finding a replacement. There were countless hours spent watching videos on Facebook and YouTube, and visits to farms […]
Bidding will close tonight for the Diamond MK Production Sale and other top horses in the Pro Horse Services Pleasure Prospect and Broodmare Internet Auction. The July Internet Auction will close for this auction on Thursday evening, July 11. The second auction features Pleasure and All Around show horses, Halter, Reining and Ranch horses, as well as prospects and broodmares, according […]
