Every year, one artist is given the honor of being selected as the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale signature artist. When the art show and sale returns to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in August 2017, the signature artist for the 10th annual America’s Horse in Art will be Joni Beinborn of La […]
To compete at one of three AQHA Level 1 Championships in 2018, exhibitors have four ways to earn an invitation. The qualifying period kicks off Jan. 1, and continues through Dec. 31. 1. MAINTAIN ELIGIBILITY, THEN ENTER Enter cattle and yearling halter classes before the entry deadline. (No qualification method is necessary for cattle classes.) o Cattle […]
When entering American Quarter Horse Association classes, AQHA exhibitors and American Quarter Horse owners are required to provide proof of their level eligibility to show management. Exhibitors and owners must print their level eligibility to give to show management during the 2017 show season. To determine level eligibility for 2017, visit www.aqha.com/leveling to access the Web-based AQHA leveling […]
So, you saved and sacrificed and finally you managed to purchase that show partner you hope will take you to the top. But now there’s no money left for a shiny new saddle to ride in. What can you do? Maybe you can put it on a credit card. But there may be another option. […]
Call it serendipity. Last February when Jan Pittman emailed Donna Biddulph in Oliver, British Columbia and told her that she thought VS Code Blue wanted to move to Florida she never expected his owner’s response. “I think you’re right,” Biddulph replied. Pittman didn’t hesitate. Not this time. It was Pittman’s second chance to own the 2007 […]
With great sadness, Masterson Farms, LLC, announces the euthanasia of Zippos Sheik due to severe laminitis. Sheik, with great heart and determination, had successfully battled through several bouts of laminitis over the past several months. However, increasing rotation and sinking, and the further pain he would have endured, forced the decision to end his life in as peaceful and […]
The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association welcomed exhibitors to Centre Hall May 20- 22 for its Summer Kick Off Show Circuit. “This show is inviting to the little guy but we have the class size to supply the points that our contestants came to get,” said Terri Clark, show manager. Show management tested out new technology […]
Breeding is not for the faint of heart. And nothing quite drives home that message as strongly as the prospect of raising an orphan foal. It’s heartbreaking. It’s challenging. It’s confusing. Do you try to locate a nurse mare? Would bottle feeding work? What about socialization? We talked to several breeders who have either raised […]
With more than $165,000 offered in scholarships—available in every world championship class—the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show promises to be one to remember. Exhibitors can now enter online through our secure entry platform at apha.com/ywcs. Submit your entries today Almost everyone can use the online entry platform, but there are a few things to know in […]
Riders from around the world will converge in Kreuth, Germany, August 27–September 3 to compete for international recognition during the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Games. Participation in the biennial event has more than doubled since 2014; this year’s event will feature 60 Youth competitors from 15 countries. Teams composed of four riders and an […]
“Bidding is open for the April INTERNET Auction from ProHorse Services. If you need a horse and want to show, trail ride or improve your breeding program, you can fill your need with horses in this auction,” according to Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The April Internet Auction features World and National […]
Sixteen horses will make their maiden voyage around a show arena in a judged event tonight when they compete for a total purse of $80,800 (including bonuses) in the Hylton Maiden 3-Year Old and Over Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic Quarter Horse Show in Lexington. When the judges’ selections are tallied the winner […]
