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Naming Your AQHA Foal

April 5, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: Editor’s Note: article updated April 2, 2024 At AQHA, we’re often intrigued about some of the names owners and breeders come up with for their American Quarter Horses. We’ve seen plays on words; made-up-on-the-spot-for-the-occasion names; we-must-have-let-that-one-slip names; cliché names; and the ever-popular pedigree names. We chuckle as we wonder, “How in the heck […]

2024 Orange Blossom Classic Pattern Book Online

April 4, 2024 Comments Off

From An Equine Production: The patterns for the Orange Blossom Classic, April 17-21, 2024, at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, are ready for you. Happy practicing! Click the link below for patterns and to make all your plans: ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Orange Blossom Circuit — An Equine Production

2024 APHA World Show Premium Book + Forms Online

April 4, 2024 Comments Off

AQHA Registration Rule Changes

April 4, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: AQHA members and board of directors approved registration-related items at the 2024 AQHA Convention. Modifications to registration-related items were approved by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the 2024 AQHA Convention, March 15-18 in Las Vegas. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors have the final authority when it […]

Ohio Quarter Horse Association Welcomes Perri’s Leather as Official Halter

April 4, 2024 Comments Off

From OQHA: The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Perri’s Leather as a new corporate partner and the “Official Halter of the All American Quarter Horse Congress.” “We are thrilled to welcome Perri’s Leather as our official halter partner,” says OQHA CEO, Justin Billings. “This collaboration signifies our […]

Winners Announced in IEA Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest Sponsored by Lettie Teague

April 3, 2024 Comments Off

Monday, April 2, 2024 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is pleased to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest generously supported by a donation from acclaimed wine columnist and equestrian enthusiast, Lettie Teague. This IEA partnership with Lettie and Trafalgar Square Books paid tribute to the legacy […]

APHA Penalty Reference Sheets Online

April 3, 2024 Comments Off

Individual Working Event exhibitors: Did you know you can download penalty reference sheets in the scoresheet section of the APHA website? Knowing why you are placing and scoring as you do can improve your performance! For example, standing directly in front of the horse in Showmanship is a 10-point penalty. Of course, you can plus […]

2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress Schedule

April 2, 2024 Comments Off

From OQHA: COLUMBUS, OH – The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unmatched destination for equestrians from across the globe, awarding over $4.25 million in purse and prizes this year. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) has created a legacy by producing the largest horse show in the world. Spanning over 20 acres and […]

MSU Extension Offers Training for First Responders to Accidents Involving Livestock

April 2, 2024 Comments Off

MSU Extension offers training for first responders, law enforcement officials and others on responding to accidents involving livestock Program attendees will be better prepared to manage and respond to accidents involving livestock after attending this hands-on training in Imlay City on May 18. From MSU Extension: The animal agriculture industry is robust in the United […]

2024-2025 AjPHA National Directors Elected

April 2, 2024 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Meet the remarkable Youth elected to serve as the 2024-2025 AjPHA national directors. These members represent 12 different states and Canada. AjPHA national directors are charged with helping steer the direction of AjPHA business, offer valuable insight on Youth matters, and help engage current and potential Youth participants. Their term […]