2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Returns for 172nd Year June 2-8
May 30, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ Returns for 172nd Year June 2-8
More than 1,200 horse and rider pairs will compete in the nation’s oldest horse show in Upperville, Virginia. WHAT: The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ is the oldest horse show in the U.S. and will celebrate its 172nd year this June 2-8. Parking and general admission are free. More than 1,200 horse and rider pairs will […]
Continue reading …Save the Date: The AQHA Ranch Horse Classic Returns to the World Show November 7
May 30, 2025 Comments Off on Save the Date: The AQHA Ranch Horse Classic Returns to the World Show November 7
The second annual event shows off the versatility and tradition of the American Quarter Horse in true ranch horse fashion. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to host the second annual AQHA Ranch Horse Classic, presented by Platinum Performance, during the 2025 AQHA World Championship Show, on November 7 in the Performance […]
Continue reading …Free Classes on Tap for 2025 APHA National Shows
May 29, 2025 Comments Off on Free Classes on Tap for 2025 APHA National Shows
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Thanks to the generosity of Mars Equestrian and Kimes Ranch, select Youth Walk-Trot and Novice Youth entries (two per exhibitor) are free at the 2025 APHA National Shows. The 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show takes place August 21–24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. The 2025 APHA […]
Continue reading …2025 AQHYA World Championship Show Qualifier Lists Are Live
May 28, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show Qualifier Lists Are Live
𝙄𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩? AQHYA World Championship Show 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 are LIVE! aqha.com/youth-world/resources Learn more about the show: https://www.aqha.com/disciplines/showing/shows/championship-shows/youth-world
Continue reading …New Veteran & EWD Opportunities at the 2025 APHA World Show
May 28, 2025 Comments Off on New Veteran & EWD Opportunities at the 2025 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2025 APHA World Championship Show is expanding this year to include new veteran and EWD—equestrians with disabilities—opportunities. The event features the Two Ravens Foundation Veterans Slide on June 25, Heroes on Horses parade and competition on July 3, and two all-breed equestrians with disabilities competition classes on July 3. […]
Continue reading …The Future of the Industry – Youth Equestrian Development Association
May 27, 2025 Comments Off on The Future of the Industry – Youth Equestrian Development Association
The Youth Equestrian Development Association (YEDA) promotes western, catch-draw style riding, giving youth in grades 4–12 (and young alumni) the chance to compete without owning a horse. Riders showcase their skills in both rail and pattern work, with divisions named after gemstones, from beginner to advanced levels. The Sapphire division includes ranch riding, while Diamond […]
Continue reading …2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million Features $1.4M in Cash and Prizes
May 18, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million Features $1.4M in Cash and Prizes
The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐀/𝐖𝐂𝐇𝐀 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 is set for 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟖 in Fort Worth, Texas, at Will Rogers Memorial Center! With $𝟏.𝟒 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 in cash & prizes, this premier halter event features: ✔ 38 𝘼𝙋𝙃𝘼 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨—including new optional jackpot payouts in Open & Amateur classes ✔ Recognition for Intermediate Exhibitors in 19 […]
Continue reading …Patty Baker Selected as Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
May 15, 2025 Comments Off on Patty Baker Selected as Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Longtime horsewoman Patty Baker of Olympia, Washington, will be honored June 26, 2025, with the Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year award. Since age 8, Patty knew she had a love for training horses—her father bought the budding equestrienne an unbroke 2-year-old and turned her loose. Patty jumped feet-first into […]
Continue reading …Back to Berrien Introduces $10K Added 3-D Western Pleasure
May 14, 2025 Comments Off on Back to Berrien Introduces $10K Added 3-D Western Pleasure
“We show, so we know” could well be the motto for the organizers of Back to Berrien, as each year, they continue to build upon their foundation of futurities and fun. When Gil Galyean, Jon Barry, and Charles Cannizzaro brought the nostalgia and celebratory atmosphere back to Berrien County Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs, Michigan […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces 2025 Legacy Award Recipients
May 14, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces 2025 Legacy Award Recipients
The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced that Sharon Mullins McLendon, of Whitesboro, Texas, and AQHA gelding Zippo Romeo will receive the 2025 Legacy Award. The Legacy Award honors people or horses who have made, over a period of years, a significant and lasting contribution to the show horse industry. Emphasis is placed on the […]
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