Horses

Congress futurities to be run in one go

Congress futurities to be run in one go

The All American Quarter Horse Congress announced today a change in format for the 2022 futurities. Congress Futurity and Stakes classes will be run in a “one-go format.”  Open finals will be placed at the conclusion of the one-go. This will encompass all Futurity and Stake classes with the exception of the 2-Year-Old Maiden Open […]

Flatout Kool: Making her debut under saddle at The Sudden Impulse futurity

Flatout Kool: Making her debut under saddle at The Sudden Impulse futurity

A lot has happened since Suzan VonEssen used to strap a pillow on her dad’s sawhorse to ride in the garage of her family’s Tarrytown, New York home. “I was a horse-crazy girl for sure,” she explained. “Anytime we were somewhere that had trail riding or horses to pet, I was there.” Then came college, […]

2022 AQHA rules for medications

2022 AQHA rules for medications

Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association releases the AQHA Guidelines and Rules for Drugs and Medications. This educational resource is available online to serve as an addition to AQHA’s official medications rules set forth in the violations section of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations. View the 2022 AQHA Guidelines and Rules […]

Entries open for April internet auctions

Entries open for April internet auctions

Entries are now being accepted for the April internet auctions.  Bidding will open on April 18 and close on April 21,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “The Internet horse auction market is very active now.  Sellers can take advantage of the lower cost of selling from home and get strong prices for their horses.” Sellers […]

Jennifer Leavengood took one look at his name and knew she had to own Ill Be Worth It

Jennifer Leavengood took one look at his name and knew she had to own Ill Be Worth It

Florida amateur competitor Jennifer Leavengood took one look at the registration papers for Al Be Worth It and just knew. Her trainer, Beth Case, had purchased the 2019 bay colt by Allocate Your Assets and out of The Last Wahoo from his breeder, Nancy Sue Ryan, when he was just a few days old. She […]

There were plenty of coincidences in this year’s Virginia Maiden win

There were plenty of coincidences in this year’s Virginia Maiden win

Pennsylvania trainer Taft Dickerson rode Gone Commando, 3-year-old bay mare, to a win in the 2022 Virginia Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure held at the Spring Breakout Circuit in Lexington, Virginia on Saturday evening, marking the third time he has won the prestigious class. In 2017 Taft rode Gone Commando’s sire, Gone Viral, to […]

25 entered in today’s Virginia Maiden; purse totals $51,900

25 entered in today’s Virginia Maiden; purse totals $51,900

A total of 25 unshown Western Pleasure prospects are slated to compete for a total purse of $51,900 when the Virginia Maiden 3 & Over Open Horse Western Pleasure class gets underway this afternoon at the Spring Breakout circuit at the Lexington Horse Center. The class will run in one go using a five-judge system, […]

Congress Champion Best To Be Lopin sold to Carrs

Congress Champion Best To Be Lopin sold to Carrs

Congratulations to Richard and Betty Carr, of Bremen, Indiana, on their purchase of Congress Champion Best To Be Lopin (Carla) from Non-Pro competitor, Courtney Moses, of Pilot Point, Texas. The 2018 bay AQHA/APHA mare by The Lopin Machine and out of Congress Masters Champion, Its Best To Be Hot, was bred by Jay and Kristy […]

Ty Paris: Competing with family matters

Ty Paris: Competing with  family  matters

There are three things that motivate Ty Paris, of Adrian, Michigan, to keep showing horses – it’s an activity she can do with her whole family; her genuine love for the animal; and the competition. Born in Dalton, Georgia, Ty grew up in the horse industry. Her grandparents ran a large lesson facility with 80-plus […]

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