The Congress Futurities and Sweepstakes Entry Book is online and in the mail. Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Two-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle *Two-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd.) – Presented by Coughlin Auto Three-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure […]

Majestic Realty Company, a California-based developer, and the Hickman family of Fort Worth—collectively known as Fort Worth Heritage Development—are developing more than 70 acres of the Stockyards. The Horse and Mule Barns, located at 122-124 East Exchange Avenue, will be the first structures to be renovated as part of the project and will house APHA’s new office, along with other office and retail entities. The Horse and Mule Barn renovation will cost an estimated $45 million.

Madelyn Giesman and Mannetta McAvaddy, the first team to solve their clues and find Paint Horse Pete, each won a $500 scholarship from LubriSynHA. Nikayla Hetzell and Teagan Goble, the second-place team, each won a half-gallon of LubriSynHA product. The third-place team, Allie Greene and Reece Chapman, each won a quart of LubriSynHA product.

Do you know which NSBA divisions you will be eligible to compete in this year? All you have to do is take a look at NSBA’s recently released 2017 Riders’ List to find out.

Why should all the big money futurity classes be reserved solely for open and regular non-pro riders? No more! We chatted with Tara Lombardo Landon to find out more about the event.

The dates for the 2017 Level 1 Championships are:

-April 11-15: 2017 Farnam Central AQHA Level 1 Championships, State Fair Park, Oklahoma City
-April 19-23: 2017 AQHA West Level 1 Championships, South Point Equestrian & Events Center, Las Vegas
-May 2-7: 2017 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships, Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex, Raleigh, North Carolina

Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges, and Melynda Ackley, AQHA manager of competition operations, will teach the in-depth workshops in San Antonio and Amarillo, which will take a deeper look into marketing, promoting, organizing and managing AQHA shows. AQHA show management workshops are a great opportunity to review new rules and procedures for the upcoming year. The workshop in Amarillo will also be available via webcast.

Thanks to the hard work of the dedicated staff at MarkHarrellHorseShows.com, the following showbills are now available for your perusal. March 9-12- IQHA Shamrock Shuffle- Cloverdale, IN  Judges: Sissy Anderson, Rhonda Replogle, Christa Baldwin, Tina Anderson, Merle Arbo, Marty Jo Hays, Lori Gingrich March 29-April 2- Aggie Circuit- Bryan, TX Judges: Chad Evans, Lisa Ligon, Sandy Curl, […]

The “Go, Know, Grow – AQHA Affiliate Workshop” will cover a variety of topics, including member growth, marketing, engaging youth, animal welfare, recreational riding, team building, conflict resolution, and much more. There will also be several breakout sessions available to discuss these specific areas, in addition to any questions you have to help make your affiliate more successful. There will also be a session targeting AQHA racing affiliates.