17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet
January 26, 2023 Comments Off on 17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet
By Delores Kuhlwein “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy In 2021, when she was just 15 years old, Florida exhibitor Mo Purdie made a momentous decision. She decided, since she’d been lucky enough […]
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Kids – Jill Thomas Releases Third Book in Her Series
January 25, 2023 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Kids – Jill Thomas Releases Third Book in Her Series
Quarter Horse Kids Jill Thomas releases third book in her series geared toward Quarter Horse lovers By Delores Kuhlwein When Jill Thomas’ daughter was active in AQHYA, she was able to observe the many disciplines of the American Quarter Horse, and the experience inspired her to create a book series on their favorite breed. […]
Continue reading …AQHA Hires Director of Competitions
January 24, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Hires Director of Competitions
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association has appointed Scott Neuman of Billings, Montana, as the Association’s director of competitions. “We are excited to hire Scott as the new director of competitions,” said Karl Stressman, AQHA chief executive officer. “Scott’s knowledge of the industry and vision for the future will be a great asset to the Association to […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – Oregon QHA Winter Breakout
January 24, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – Oregon QHA Winter Breakout
By Delores Kuhlwein The Oregon Quarter Horse Association just finished up its 4-judge AQHA/APHA Winter Breakout Show that ran from January 19-22, 2023, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon. Judges were Tanya Green, Marilyn Randall, Scott Neuman, and Michele Pearson, and the Oregon Quarter Horse Association also hosted all-breed classes and beginner-specific classes. They used two […]
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Giving Back The philanthropy of her late daughter inspired Jennifer Thompson Lisson to give others a future By Delores Kuhlwein Jennifer Thompson Lisson fondly remembers the calling her daughter, Whitney, had to help others. “Whitney was a huge human advocate, always looking for ways to help people who are not as privileged as we are,” […]
Continue reading …2023 APHA World Championship Show Schedule Released
January 20, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 APHA World Championship Show Schedule Released
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Dreaming of an APHA World Championship buckle? Turn those aspirations into reality, and make plans to attend the 2023 APHA World Championship Show, June 23-July 9 in Fort Worth, Texas. Click HERE for the 2023 World Show Schedule! APHA World Championship Show Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas June […]
Continue reading …The Wired Mustang Interviews Tom Grabe, Publisher of The Equine Chronicle
January 19, 2023 Comments Off on The Wired Mustang Interviews Tom Grabe, Publisher of The Equine Chronicle
The Wired Mustang, a marketing company well known in the industry for its work with equine related businesses, regularly interviews those with success stories. Their guest for January 2023 is none other than Tom Grabe, Publisher for The Equine Chronicle and The Canine Chronicle. From The Wired Mustang: Kicking off 2023 with Mr. […]
Continue reading …Masterson Farms Releases New Show Prospects Website
January 19, 2023 Comments Off on Masterson Farms Releases New Show Prospects Website
Masterson Farms first established their prominence as a leading breeder in the early 1990s with Zippos Sheik (1992-2016). Then when RL Best of Sudden was purchased in 2006, they altered the course of breeding history, as he would eventually become $5 Million Sire and the AQHA All -Time Leading Sire. Both stallions made their mark on […]
Continue reading …White-Spotting Gene W34 Identified in Paint Horses
January 18, 2023 Comments Off on White-Spotting Gene W34 Identified in Paint Horses
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News W34, a white-spotting allele identified by researchers at Etalon Diagnostics in 2022, has been confirmed as present in the Paint Horse population. The discovery was published in the August 2022 edition of Animals, a peer-reviewed scientific publication. This spotting pattern is a mutation of the KIT gene, which is also home to Sabino 1 and […]
Continue reading …A Big Celebration Planned for Michigan Horse Expo, March 10-12, 2023
January 18, 2023 Comments Off on A Big Celebration Planned for Michigan Horse Expo, March 10-12, 2023
Michigan Horse Council The Michigan Horse Expo has a rich history. Going back 40 consecutive years, it is one of the longest running equine events in the country. Over 200 Vendors, Classroom Presentations, Clinics, Michigan High School Rodeo, Extreme Cowboy Challenge, Mane Event (Great Lakes Championship Bull Riding Association Finals- Bull Riding and Barrel Racing) […]
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