The first AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championship Show will be held in conjunction with the Pfizer AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show on March 1-3 in Houston.
Next year, the American Quarter Horse Association is proud to host new Trail Challenges for all equine breeds. A Trail Challenge is a judged course that tests a horse and rider’s ability to work as a team and navigate through natural obstacles they might experience on a trail. The purpose of a Trail Challenge is to enhance the horsemanship [...]
The Filmmakers and Their Equine Charges As the title “War Horse” implies, horses and the bond we humans have with them are at the heart of Director/Producer Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse.” Presented by DreamWorks Pictures, “War Horse” depicts the journey of a horse belonging to a farm family, and beloved by their son, that is [...]
I know of a very exciting dressage team that is looking for a sponsor. And with Olympic goals what could be more exciting than that? This is a unique opportunity to share in the world’s spotlight.
AQHA wants to make sure that all stallion owners understand the changes being made and give assurance that these changes were made with special consideration given to stallion owners who, since the program’s inception, have been the chief supporters of the Incentive Fund.
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has approved several changes in working cow horse classes. In 2011, AQHA added the working cow horse boxing class, which was only offered for Novice amateur and Novice youth competitors. Beginning January 1, 2012, amateur (including Select) and youth competitors will also be able to enter boxing classes. A youth rider [...]
Wondering how the NRHA Markel Futurity Sales 2011 Breeders Showcase Sale went? We have the results.
The 2011 Fall Classic Sale had terrific weather, full spectator stands and many horse try-outs. The horses came with great pedigrees and good presentation, particularly the 2-year olds.
Do you have a memory of Michelle Desjarlais that you would share? Her countless years of dedication to the horse industry have brought her in contact with so many people that we know there has to be a good number of “Michelle” stories out there.
CQHA Extends Deadline to Youth to Apply for Team Canada for 2012 AQHA Youth World Cup.
Specific accomplishments will now appear on American Quarter Horse records. The AQHA Executive Committee approved adding to AQHA records first-, second- and third-place finishes in AQHA-approved classes at affiliate-owned shows (single or combined circuits) that have at least 7,500 entries. The accomplishments of American Quarter Horses competing in the Ohio Quarter Horse Association’s All American [...]
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