On August 1, during an extraordinary meeting of the DQHA membership, a new board was elected to lead DQHA toward this realignment. On August 18, newly elected DQHA President Thomas Dixon provided AQHA with a signed data-share agreement and notified AQHA that modifications have been made to the DQHA breeding program to change DQHA’s status from a studbook of origin to a daughter studbook of AQHA and that those modifications had been formally submitted to the local German competent authority. These monumental steps not only position DQHA for potential realignment as an AQHA affiliate, but also create clarity for the American Quarter Horse market across Europe.
Continue reading …“We are excited for Farnam to return to the AQHA corporate family as title sponsor of the prestigious AQHA World Championship Show,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “Farnam provides a variety of choices for AQHA members to choose from for their equine care needs.”
Continue reading …“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”- Tim Notke Check out more great photos from the 2020 NSBA World Show, courtesy of Eric Mendrysa, on www.EquineChronicle.com today. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, or would like to share photos from a horse show event, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Thanks to Deborah Chandler for these great around the ring photos from the recent Western Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Show that took place August 14th-16th at the WPQHA Show Complex in Harlansburgh, PA. The three-day event was entitled the WPQHA Exhibitor Appreciation Show and Cash Back Weekend and included five sets of novice/rookie points, four sets […]
Continue reading …The mention of Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague novels beams many equestrians back to their childhood dreams. As the protagonists of the 1950s tales, these hearty, feral ponies roamed Virginia and Maryland’s Assateague Island before going onto adventures with adoring young owners on the mainland.
Continue reading …AZ Fall Championship $5,000 added 3 and 4-Year-Old Ranch Horse Futurity Farnam is the sponsor of this year’s $5,000 added 3 & 4 Year Old Ranch Horse Futurity. No lead change will be required in the futurity. In addition to Futurity Champion awards, the top three 3-year-olds will receive separate awards. This is an All-Breed […]
Continue reading …Thanks to Eric Mendrysa for this final set of around the ring photos from the 2020 NSBA World Show.
Continue reading …The North Carolina QHA is excited that the Tarheel Fall Classic is coming up September 11-13 in Williamston, NC and will host five judges. The show will be officiated by Brad Kearns, Ryan Kail, Jonathan Meilleur, Tina Anderson, and Patty Campbell. The event will take place at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center and […]
Continue reading …Thanks to TP Creations Photography for sharing this super fun and creative shot featuring the American Paint Horse, Poco Jo Rebel, in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Rebel, the winged wonder, is owned by Victoria Pliler. If you have a great photo of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
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