2017 Inductees Into AQHA Hall of Fame
The horses chosen are: Casey’s Ladylove, Dashing Phoebe, Majestic Scotch, Strawfly Special and Zips Chocolate Chip. The four men and one woman who will join the Hall of Fame are: Marvin Barnes of Ada, Oklahoma; AQHA Past President Peter J. Cofrancesco III of Sparta, New Jersey; Bobby D. Cox of Fort Worth, Texas; Past AQHA Executive Committee member Dick Monahan of Walla Walla, Washington; and Sandra Vaughn of Hernando, Florida.
Around the Rings at Martinganza – 3/31 with the G-Man
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Behind the Scenes at 2016 Martinganza With Steven Pelzer
March 31, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2016 Martinganza With Steven Pelzer
The 2016 Martinganza Quarter Horse Show and Futurity kicks off today in Williamston, North Carolina and will continue through the weekend. Judges for the event are Tanya Green, Pam Scott, Clint Fullerton, Chris Jeter, and Clay Macleod. A new schedule has been implemented for 2016 with random Trail on Friday and Saturday during set times. All […]
Continue reading …More “Novice Select” Classes Added to 2016 Iowa Show Circuit, as Well as Great Awards on Novice Day!
March 31, 2016 Comments Off on More “Novice Select” Classes Added to 2016 Iowa Show Circuit, as Well as Great Awards on Novice Day!
In 2015, ISC added Novice Select Amateur Western Pleasure and Horsemanship. The popularity of those classes in the first year has led to adding two more Novice Select classes for 2016 – Trail and Showmanship. The Novice Select Amateur seems to be a growing segment at Quarter Horse shows and ISC shifts as our exhibitors change.
Continue reading …APHA Trainers Sara Simons and Robert Dehn to Hold FREE Showmanship/Trail Clinic at 2016 Paint Horse Congress
March 31, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Trainers Sara Simons and Robert Dehn to Hold FREE Showmanship/Trail Clinic at 2016 Paint Horse Congress
“APHA Judges Sara Simons and Robert Dehn, also our trail designer, have graciously offered their services at no charge and will be the clinicians for both disciplines. We can’t thank them enough for giving their time and expertise on behalf of our exhibitors. Because of their generosity, we are offering this clinic to our exhibitors on a complimentary basis. A start time for this clinic will be published soon so those wanting to take advantage of it can make their arrival plans accordingly.”
Continue reading …2016 Southeast Paint Horse Championship is a Repeat Success
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The Southeast Paint Horse Championship returned with a bang in 2016, taking place at the Zone 9 Southern Classic February 19–21 in Jacksonville, Florida. With a full complement of classes, exhibitors participated in a variety of Youth, Amateur and Open classes for expanded recognition.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Super Sires Adds The Rock to Stallion Roster
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Super Sires Adds The Rock to Stallion Roster
Western Pleasure Super Sires is excited to announce the addition of AQHA stallion, The Rock, to the roster starting in 2016! The Rock is a 2011, 15.2 hand red roan stallion sired by RL Best Of Sudden and out of the mare Lopen Good Bar. This talented young stallion is a multiple NSBA Reserve World Champion and futurity champion in both open and non pro events in addition to being the 2013 AQHA Intermediate World Champion in 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …Researchers Use “Camera Pill” To Take Unprecedented Look Inside a Horse’s Intestine
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on Researchers Use “Camera Pill” To Take Unprecedented Look Inside a Horse’s Intestine
The team used an endoscopy capsule about the size and shape of a vitamin pill—a sort of “mini submarine” with a camera—to have a look inside a horse.
Continue reading …Barrel Racing Horse Put Down Due to Injuries From Drive-By Shooting in OKC
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on Barrel Racing Horse Put Down Due to Injuries From Drive-By Shooting in OKC
In some sad and disturbing news coming from Oklahoma City this week, a barrel racing horse named “Dancer” will have to be put down due to injuries sustained during a drive-by shooting last Thursday. Police are actively searching for suspects.
Continue reading …NFR World Champion Barrel Racer, Fallon Taylor, Unveils Trendy Line of Helmets with Troxel
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on NFR World Champion Barrel Racer, Fallon Taylor, Unveils Trendy Line of Helmets with Troxel
Taylor, a former model and actress, shocked onlookers when she emerged in the third round of the NFR in 2014 wearing a helmet and became the first NFR champion to win while sporting the safety gear. Taylor has been helping pave the way for helmet acceptance in the rodeo circuit ever since, a sport where cowboy hats are heavily favored over safety helmets.
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