There are very few breeding operations with marepower like that of Capital Quarter Horses in Pilot Point, Texas. Blair, Susan and Hillary Roberts brought with them a lifetime of experience in the horse industry when they established the operation in 2011 on 84 acres in the heart of Texas horse country. Since then they have […]
The 39th Annual Gallop Auction gets underway at noon (PST) today at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino Family Pavilion in Airway Heights, Washington and pre-bidding and phone in bids will be accepted for all stallion services. The event blends the complementary beauty of horses and children into one uniquely choreographed day. Gallop benefits 100% […]
You were careful in selecting a stallion to best compliment your mare. You had a culture done and scheduled your veterinarian to examine her for reproductive soundness. You timed your lights to make sure she would be cycling when breeding seasoned opened and finally got the good news …“she’s in foal.” You may have monitored […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced a restructuring of its rider lists which eliminates the Intermediate Division. OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE RIDERS – Exhibitors on this list are members of the Quarter Million Dollar Club (total NSBA lifetime earnings of $250,000 or more) or are among the top 75 money earners in NSBA Open Western […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced dates for several 2022 events including: AQHA Convention: Feb. 25-28, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas AQHA Championship Shows: • April 27 – May 1, AQHA East Level 1 Championships,World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. • May 18-22, AQHA West Level […]
Youth have the chance to earn prizes and recognition for their American Paint Horse Association (APHA) equine futurity projects starting in 2022. The program is open to all Youth exhibitors and all breeds of horses, with extra incentives offered to Paint Horse futurity projects. The objective is to teach and encourage Youth to learn horse-training skills […]
Nineteen-year-old Madison Fussell, of Waxahachie, Texas, got her start showing horses because her mother and grandmother were so deeply involved in the sport. But over time, she has come to realize that something keeps her coming back. “It’s something I am so passionate about and it keeps you humble,” she said. “It has taught me […]
There’s a fundamental difference between a stallion and a sire. True horsemen understand that. World Champion trainer Cleve Wells gets it. So does Kim Dean, who has been managing AQHA sires for decades now. And Aaron Moses, a 13-time Quarter Horse Congress Champion and AQHA and NSBA World Champion and his wife, top Non-Pro rider […]
By Katherine Jarve Here’s a twist on a holiday favorite – all the great gifts you can give yourself (and your horse) to ensure a happy and prosperous 2022 while also protecting your legal interests and rights! On the 1st day of Christmas, give your horse your attention! Whether it is a good brushing or […]
At any given show or futurity held in the past couple of years – whether a World Championship or a weekend circuit, chances are that when results of a Western Pleasure class were announced, there was something familiar about the winner, the top three or even in some cases, the majority of the top 10 […]
There’s a bit of soul, grace and strength in the images that come to life on the canvas of Georgia artist Patsi Wolfe. A roaming buffalo. A proud mother duck. A prized set of spurs. It’s more than the colors, shadows and textures that leave an impression, as the eye and the light dance across […]
For most people who take a hiatus from showing horses, there’s a bit of a learning curve. A period of adjustment is often needed for the changes that may have occurred in each discipline. But that’s not the case for amateur competitor Tom Clopp, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Clopp, who enjoyed a successful youth and […]
