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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 […]

Buckle Up: Trophy buckles remain a source of pride for event winners

Buckle Up: Trophy buckles remain a source of pride for event winners

If you were asked to pick the championship buckle that meant the most to you could you narrow the choice down to a single accomplishment? Ohio Trainer Carly Veldman Parks was hard pressed to choose just one. So, she chose two, well actually four: the 2006 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Amateur Showmanship, and one […]

AQHA congratulates show leaders

AQHA congratulates show leaders

The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes hard-working individuals and their American Quarter Horses at the end of each year through the Association’s year-end high-point awards program. The top point earners in each division of every AQHA event are recognized annually. Horses are awarded in the open division, and youth and amateurs competing with any one horse are […]

Hay Goodlookn: Performance, pedigree, conformation make this AQHA stallion appealing choice for mare owners

Hay Goodlookn: Performance, pedigree, conformation make this AQHA stallion appealing choice for mare owners

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 […]

NSBA revamps Rider Lists

NSBA revamps Rider Lists

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 […]

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