The American Paint Horse Association recently introduced the APHA Youth Futurity Project, a program to reward AjPHA members for raising and training their own horses. Their project horse, which could be any breed and didn’t need to be owned by the youth, would then be evaluated as a world show entry at the 2022 APHA […]
“When you close your eyes, do you dream about me?” ~Night Ranger Thank you Brandi Bland, who submitted this adorable photo of Izzy Bland with her sweet POA gelding named Oakley. “He loves every moment with his best friend,” says Brandi. Photo credit: Brittany Mazyn Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein The name of RL Best of Sudden has become a legendary one throughout the industry, not only for the stallion’s unsurpassed sire record, but also for his contributions of beauty, quality of movement, athletic talent, intelligence, and an unbeatable disposition in his foals. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that he recently […]
Continue reading …Madison Nirenstein distinctly remembers watching the AQHA World Championship Show as a child, since spectating at the show was an aspiration she had unwaveringly set for herself. Once she watched, she was hooked, and her goals quickly transformed into competing there one day.
Continue reading …June 29, 2022 The APHA World Championship Show is going on now through July 10, 2022! Here are today’s results from the John Justin Arena through sixth place in all classes, with candid photos from Gordon Downey! Gold Non-Pro 5 & Under Hunt Seat Equitation Breeders Futurity 1-DEFINITELY ALL THAT/SEEHAFER; MEGAN SEEHAFER; MEGAN (E) […]
Continue reading …An outstanding stallion passes along beauty, quality of movement, athletic talent, and intelligence; and the perfect one additionally boasts a remarkable sire record. The ability of RL Best of Sudden to possess all these attributes and beyond has become legendary, so it comes as no surprise that he was recently named the AQHA and NSBA All Time leading sire, passing up Invitation Only to top the list.
Continue reading …The world is best viewed through the ears of a horse. ~Unknown. Or in this case, between the long ears of Shoulda Seen It Comin,’ won his first all-breed high point title with owner Charlie Finney. Thanks to Charlie for sending this in, and to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for use of the photo. If you […]
Continue reading …We recently asked our readers: How do you keep your non-horsey kids busy at the horse show? Thank you for all the great responses! You can read them below, and thanks again to the family and barn of Carter Philley (who happens to be a horsey-kid) for allowing us to use yet another hilarious photo […]
Continue reading …2022 APHA World Championship Show Day 5 June 28, 2022 The APHA World Championship Show is going on now through July 10, 2022! Here are today’s results through sixth place in all classes, with candid photos from Gordon Downey! 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Challenge 1-RIDIN ON CHROME/MCARTHUR; KELSEY MILLER; KEITH (E) 2-WELL AL BE/BREWER; ELIZABETH […]
Continue reading …Marty Irby, Animal Wellness Action June 24, 2022 U.S. House Committee Advances Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter and Legislation to End Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses Move Follows Animal Wellness Action’s Submission of More than 330 Pages of Written Testimony and Collateral Material on PAST and SAFE Acts Last Month Yesterday, Animal Wellness Action and […]
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