Heza Secret Agent was a horse for the record books. Although this multiple World Champion, 2009 stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina only produced five foal crops before his untimely passing, his ability to pass on his magnificent conformation, presence, and personality is legendary, and his contributions to the Quarter Horse breed will enhance the Halter world for generations to come.
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos- The Buckeye Classic
July 19, 2018 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos- The Buckeye Classic
Thanks to Mindie Maus and Emma Brown for more fun photos from around the rings at The Buckeye Classic that’s currently underway in Wilmington, Ohio.
Continue reading …Former APHA Director, Lyle Wonderlich, Has Passed
July 19, 2018 Comments Off on Former APHA Director, Lyle Wonderlich, Has Passed
The son of Lyle “Doc” and Wilma “Butch” Wonderlich, Lyle was a successful equine veterinarian and graduate of Colorado State University. He grew up surrounded by the Paint Horse, campaigning a number of horses bred by his parents’ RoseAcre Farm to top APHA honors. Among those were Nightwatcher, who became the first gelding to win an APHA Supreme Champion award in 1972, and Gallant Ghost, who earned APHA’s 29th Supreme Champion title in 1979.
Continue reading …Second Payment Deadline For Halter Nomination Pilot Program at 2018 AQHA World
July 19, 2018 Comments Off on Second Payment Deadline For Halter Nomination Pilot Program at 2018 AQHA World
If you’re nominating your halter horse to the amateur or open divisions at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show, your second nomination payment is due July 31, 2018. The nomination program is a pilot program for the 2018 AQHA world championship shows*.
Continue reading …Qualifying Points Announced For 2019 AQHA Youth World
July 19, 2018 Comments Off on Qualifying Points Announced For 2019 AQHA Youth World
Following review and approval from the AQHA Executive Committee, the points required to qualify for the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show have been announced.
Continue reading …NCEA Equestrian Camps Gain Momentum
July 19, 2018 Comments Off on NCEA Equestrian Camps Gain Momentum
Attending a camp is a good place to set a foundation, but it’s not a guarantee to becoming a collegiate rider. Sanchez estimates he receives up to 400 videos from prospective student-athletes, but on average the team brings in just 12-13 new riders each year.
Continue reading …Harris Leather and Silverworks Announce $5,000 Harris Challenge Coming to 2018 QH Congress
July 18, 2018 Comments Off on Harris Leather and Silverworks Announce $5,000 Harris Challenge Coming to 2018 QH Congress
The winning rider of the following five classes will receive an additional $1,000 if they’re riding in a Harris saddle!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Unicorn Horse Breeders Association
July 18, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Unicorn Horse Breeders Association
What do horse people do when, #1- They haven’t been to a horse show in a while and they’re bored, #2- Want to prank their best friend, #3- It’s Wednesday, why not buy a giant, inflatable unicorn?!
Continue reading …PHBA World Show Blog With Allison Hinson
July 18, 2018 Comments Off on PHBA World Show Blog With Allison Hinson
One of the many fun events is the Ice Cream Social on Wednesday after the show sponsored by the PHBA Amateur organization. You also can wake up with caffeine daily from the Coffee Mobile and beat the heat with all-you-can-eat snow cones while waiting to see if you won the raffle for a Bob’s saddle or Kathy bridle among other fabulous donated items. The ever-popular Amateur Team Tournament runs throughout the entire show. Exhibitors from all over the country are randomly selected to form teams, which, in turn, form lasting bonds.
Continue reading …#BestBuckeyeEver is Underway and Crowning Big Money Champions
July 18, 2018 Comments Off on #BestBuckeyeEver is Underway and Crowning Big Money Champions
The Open Division Champion was Brianna Merklin winning $800. Reserve was Cora Wyers winning $300. In the Rookie Division, Abby Wirick won $800 and Matthew Siefker was Reserve winning $300.
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