Does a mare’s success in the show pen translate into a predictable future as a producing broodmare? When does performance outweigh pedigree in the breeding game? Where does the strength of the mare’s contribution land in the success of her foals? For much of the breeding game, these questions are a challenge to answer. And […]
On Dec. 31, 2017, the American Quarter Horse Association announced amendments to AQHA performance halter rules pertaining to the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show. Changes to the AQHA performance halter rules for the AQHYA World Championship Show are in effect for the 2019 Ford Youth World and were announced prior to the beginning of the show’s qualifying […]
Thirteen-year-old Carley Rutledge, of Altoona, Iowa, is all about the Trail. It’s her favorite class to watch. “I like watching the spots they (competitors) choose and how they set up the pattern,” she explained. And it’s her favorite class to ride. That won’t come as any surprise to her fellow youth competitors. Carley and her […]
Did you ever wish that you could afford to splurge on a spectacular show jacket? A jacket that would make you look and feel like a champion at the biggest shows, but with all your other expenses, you just couldn’t justify spending a huge sum of hard-earned cash on one item? Maybe you’ve put a […]
It’s tempting. For one reason or other, the new dream prospect you spent all your savings on, hoping to develop into your next show partner, just doesn’t seem to want to go along with your plan. So, after months, maybe years, you are tempted to give up and pull your old youth horse out of […]
The time has come to nominate individuals who support our industry’s youth for the American Quarter Horse Foundation Merle Wood Humanitarian Award. Established in 1997 in honor of the late AQHA Honorary Vice President Merle Wood, this award is designed to recognize an individual who exemplifies an ethic of meritorious kindness and benevolence in providing opportunities […]
Time To Ride, a program of the American Horse Council’s Marketing Alliance, is now accepting applications for its 2019 pilot program. The new Time to Ride program is designed to introduce school-age children to horseback riding and horse care in a safe, welcoming environment. The goal is to familiarize school-age children with horses through an initial series of […]
The 2019 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships concluded a four-day run, with 1465 entries, 394 horses and 601 stalls. Below are the winners of the end-of-show all-around and high-point awards. All-Around AmateurHuntified2006 brown geldingMDR Impulsified-Diva Diana (TB) by Proud And TrueErin Larson Girolamo, Williston, North Dakota All-Around Select AmateurTalldarknchocolate2009 brown geldingOne Hot Chocolate-Duplicated Rose by Duplicated Deck […]
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released the schedule for the 53rdannual All-American Quarter Horse Congress. The show spans from Oct. 1 to 27 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, Ohio. There are several new features this year including: • Congress Super Sale 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes • Congress Cutting Champions Challenge • […]
Exhibitors at the AQHA Central Level 1 Championships saddled up their American Quarter Horses on April 10 for the opening day of competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. The show kicked off at 8 a.m. with the Rookie youth ranch riding in the Jim Norick Arena and Rookie youth working hunter in the Performance Arena. […]
The American Quarter Horse Association, South Point Arena and Equestrian Center and state veterinarian of Nevada have collectively decided to postpone the AQHA West Level 1 Championships scheduled for April 17-20 in Las Vegas. “The No. 1 priority of AQHA is to protect the welfare of the horse,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. […]
American Quarter Horse Association World Champion producer Gota Lota Potential passed away on March 9, at his home in Bremen, Indiana. “We will truly miss him,” said Richard Carr, who along with his wife Betty, has owned the kind stallion they affectionately called “Webster” since 1999. “I usually don’t get attached to our horses, even […]
