AQHA and NSBA competitor Hillary Roberts, wed Eric Timchak on Sept. 2, at the Paddock at Championship Circle, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hillary, who studied Agricultural Business at Colorado State University, is the daughter of Susan and Blair Roberts. Together they own and operate Capital Quarter Horses, in Pilot Point, where Hillary manages the AQHA […]
Many horses are bought and sold each October before, during, and after the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and this year will likely be no different. While shopping for a new horse can be an exciting time, it can also be daunting. To avoid buyer’s remorse, you should keep the following in mind when buying a […]
Gretna, Nebraska professional trainer Micah Hansen believes that every horse and person has a way that they like to learn and it’s his job to figure out what exactly that is. “I try not to make every horse’s program the same,” he said. That philosophy has served Hansen well as he has navigated the path […]
In her decades-long career in the show arena, Rebekah Kazakevicius has ridden some of the top Hunter Under Saddle contenders out there – horses like Cool Assets, Huntin My Zipper and Not Just Anyhoo. But there’s something about her current show partner, Give Me The Moves (Titan), a 2019 gelding by Give Me The Goods […]
The health and well-being of the American Quarter Horse is the American Quarter Horse Association’s utmost concern. In accordance with AQHA’s mission statement, the American Quarter Horse shall be treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compassion at all times. The AQHA drug-testing program is designed to ensure that horses competing in AQHA competitions are doing […]
The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to offer additional opportunities to showcase 3-year-old American Quarter Horses at the AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, which is slated for Oct. 27 – Nov. 19 to the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. In addition to the $5,000-added 3-year-old Western Pleasure Stakes, held in […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has appointed Wayne Halvorson of Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Association’s senior director of officials. Halvorson will start his new role in August. “We are excited to hire Wayne as the new senior director of officials,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA chief executive officer. “Wayne’s knowledge, skills and vision for the future […]
AQHA and NSBA professional trainers Jamie and Jason English welcomed their first child, a son, on May 30. The new arrival, named Jayden Craig, was 5 pounds and 4.5 ounces and 18.5 inches at birth. Jamie and Jason own and operate Jason English Show Horses in Madison, Georgia.
AQHA and NSBA competitor Ty Paris, of Adrian, Michigan, married professional trainer Kyle Dougherty on May 30, at the Morris Estate in Niles, Michigan. Ty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is employed by Owens Corning. Dougherty is a graduate of Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky and is an assistant […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Whitney Wilson, married Ryan Small on May 21, at the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina. Whitney completed undergraduate work at Ohio State University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Findlay. She is a Marketing Consultant at Thrivent. Ryan graduated from Appalachian State University and owns […]
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America concluded its 2022 World Championship Show on Saturday with the Golden Horse and Palomino Bred High Point awards. They are: Palomino Bred Amateur High Point Horse – Exquisite Courtney, 2014, mare, owned and shown by Reagan Boswell, Dayton, Texas; Reserve: VS On The Roan Again, 2015, gelding, owned by […]
Mason Egan says the best part of showing horses is having the opportunity to compete with his equestrian friends from all different states. “We all cheer each other on,” he said. Mason, rides with Stable Strides Farm Therapeutic Riding Program in Flower Mound, Texas, and was one of many to compete in the Challenged Horseman […]
