2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds Heading to 16 Shows
December 17, 2025 Comments Off on 2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds Heading to 16 Shows
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Sixteen U.S. and international shows are tapped to receive 2026 Chrome Cash Matching Funds from APHA to help amplify value to their Paint participants. Each show below will match Chrome Cash funds provided by APHA and distribute the added money to Paints as part of their events. Visit their websites […]
Continue reading …Winter Tips For Your Horse — Straight from the DVM
December 17, 2025 Comments Off on Winter Tips For Your Horse — Straight from the DVM
By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified in Equine Practice Fox Run Equine Center There are several factors to consider for winterizing your horses. Food, blanketing, shelter, turn out, and exercise should be evaluated to ensure that your horse can thrive during the winter, as well as the warmer months. Food is the […]
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Congratulations to the 2025 ABRA Honor Roll Winners! From ABRA Inc: The tentative final results for the 2025 ABRA Honor Roll are now available! We are proud to recognize the riders and horses who earned year-end Honor Roll awards through dedication, consistency, and outstanding performance throughout the 2025 show season. Honor Roll Awards Are […]
Continue reading …Masterson Farms LLC Announces Passing of Brandys Silver Sheik, 2000-2025
December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Masterson Farms LLC Announces Passing of Brandys Silver Sheik, 2000-2025
From Masterson Farms, LLC, 12/16/2025: Ken and Marilyn Masterson, and everyone at the Farm, are sad to announce the passing of Brandys Silver Sheik due to complications of her advanced age. This 2000 gray mare by Zippos Sheik out of Brandys Gold Finger has always been one of our most beloved mares. Bred always to […]
Continue reading …APHA Breeders’ Trust Stakes Class Enrollment Due Dec. 31, 2025
December 16, 2025 Comments Off on APHA Breeders’ Trust Stakes Class Enrollment Due Dec. 31, 2025
Enroll & Cash In APHA Breeders’ Trust Stakes classes paid more than $90,000 to exhibitors in 2025. Now’s the time to enroll your 2-year-old at the lowest rates to make it eligible for these payouts in 2026! New Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025 Enroll Now Breeders’ Trust Stakes Program 4 Exclusive Classes at the 2026 APHA […]
Continue reading …Hillary Timchak Joins NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club
December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Hillary Timchak Joins NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Non-Pro exhibitor Hillary Timchak as the newest member of the Quarter Million Dollar Club. Hillary recently reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the AQHA World Show in November during her win in the Level 3 Amateur Western Pleasure aboard Up […]
Continue reading …Exciting Mare Power News from 2026 Breeders Halter Futurity
December 15, 2025 Comments Off on Exciting Mare Power News from 2026 Breeders Halter Futurity
Exciting News From The Breeders Halter Futurity In 2026, in addition to our regular Mare Power Weanling Classes, we will offer an Intermediate Division of the Mare Power Weanling Classes. This division will be a class within each Mare Power class to include: Mare Power Jr. Weanling Colts and Geldings Mare Power Sr. Weanling Colts […]
Continue reading …A Pictorial Tribute to Ina Ginsberg
December 15, 2025 Comments Off on A Pictorial Tribute to Ina Ginsberg
𝑰𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒂 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒈 Once deemed “Wonder Woman” by Ralph Seekins, AQHA Second Vice President, Ina won 3-Year-Old Geldings at the 2015 Select World Show with Hez Packin Heat after being given a dire cancer diagnosis. Doctors had given her six months to live, but she was determined to beat the odds, […]
Continue reading …NSBA Congratulates the Newest NSBA-Approved Judges
December 15, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Congratulates the Newest NSBA-Approved Judges
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to congratulate the newest NSBA-approved judges: Stefanie Bubenzer Pilot Point, Texas Category 1 Rachel Michelle Cogle Canyon, Texas Katie Green Ocala, Florida Category 1 Houston Huff Evansville, Indiana Category 1 Sara Reuvers Pilot Point, Texas Category 1 Dale Sullens Aubrey, Texas Category 1 Joan Werner Orange Park, Florida Tamara […]
Continue reading …Doing the Right Thing: Paige Stopperich prepares to run in the 2026 Boston Marathon to honor her aunt, Shannon Cairone
December 15, 2025 Comments Off on Doing the Right Thing: Paige Stopperich prepares to run in the 2026 Boston Marathon to honor her aunt, Shannon Cairone
You likely know the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” We regularly see shining examples living this motto in our lives, and today, we’re adding a family name you’re familiar with to the list. The Stopperich family, including Lauren Stopperich, her daughters Paige and Jillian, as well as Shannon Cairone, Lauren’s […]
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