
Pictured: Gordon Downey, Sarah Headley, and Rumerz Voodoo at the 2026 NCQHA Tar Heel Summer Classic in Raleigh! The photo was taken by Chris Thompson. Kathy Headley, who sent us the picture, said to reassure Jeffrey Pait, “No, Mera did not get to eat the donut!” Thanks, Kathy, for the fun photo! If you have […]
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AQHA is preparing to launch the 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 – a new resource to help families and aspiring riders find riding instructors and lesson barns near them. If your program offers horseback riding lessons, sign up today to be considered for the directory. Your barn could be someone’s first step into the horse world. […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2026 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) after testing a number of suspect cases. The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 5.6 miles away from the first […]
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The North Carolina Quarter Horse Association Tar Heel Summer Classic is underway, June 4 – 7, 2026, at the James B Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC, with AQHA, NSBA and Open classes! Judges are Danielle Burns, Clint Fullerton, Mike Hoeppner, Matt Howell, Rhonda Replogle, and Pam Scott. The G-Man and Charlie Burgess are on the scene, so […]
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Kenzie Henderson, daughter of renowned halter exhibitors Matt and Erin Henderson, takes showing her “neigh-neighs” seriously! She’s pictured here at the recent APHA Zone 2 show at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, pulling out all the stops! Watch out world, when this one starts showing! Thank you to Debbie Trout of Don Trout Photography […]
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From Kentucky Horse Council: Effective immediately: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian has released guidelines on the movement of large animals from Texas into the state of Kentucky. These guidelines were put in place after a confirmed New World Screwworm infestation in Zavala County, Texas. They are effective until August 1, […]
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The EuroPaint – European Paint Horse Championships – is expanding its program in 2026 by introducing NSBA USA All breed classes for the very first time. From August 22–29, 2026, riders at Gut Matheshof in Rieden/Kreuth will have the opportunity to compete in selected NSBA classes with horses of any breed. In addition to the […]
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Pictured: Jessica McConnell and her gelding, Mo. “Mo took the graduation photos very seriously!” says Melissa McConnell. “Jessica and Mo have a very unique bond, as you can tell. He knew her day was supposed to be special, although he stole the show as he felt he should be the graduate!” Thank you to Melissa […]
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Contact: aphispress@usda.gov Animal Health Officials Working Quickly to Protect U.S. Livestock and Wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, […]
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