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Meet APHA Executive Committee Nominee Mike Short

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

With more than 25 years of experience in APHA as a judge, trainer, breeder and promoter, Mike will bring a valuable mix of leadership, horse sense and business savvy to the Executive Committee. His appointment will be voted on by the Board of Directors during the 2014 APHA Convention, February 21–24 in Irving, Texas.

Results From 2014 APHA Ski Country Circuit in Loveland, CO.

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

Thanks to Excel Associates Show Management, we now have complete results from the 2014 Ski Country Circuit that recently took place in Loveland, Colorado before the start of the National Western Livestock Show- APHA portion in Denver. Look for more photos coming soon courtesy of Caryn Hill Photography. Results

Caber-neigh or Mer-whoa Anyone?

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

How Social Media Turned an Equestrian’s Love of Wine and Horses Into an Overnight Sensation

Cole Baker Show Horses Expecting a Tiny, New Rider in 2014… It’s a Girl!

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

We would like to congratulate our good friends, APHA and AQHA judges, competitors, and horse trainers, Liz and Cole Baker, on the exciting announcement that they will be adding a tiny, new addition to their training operation in 2014! We can’t wait to meet the new arrival! Best wishes from your friends at The Equine […]

Get Well Soon Bruce Vickery!

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

No one ever said being a horse trainer is easy… We would like to send our best wishes to trainer Bruce Vickery for a speedy recovery as he rehabilitates from a broken leg sustained during a recent riding accident. Vickery is certainly no stranger to the risk of personal injury that comes along with being […]

Deepest Condolences to Kern Family Following the Passing of Beloved Father, Woody

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to a member of the AQHA horse community who recently lost an important member of her family. Blair Kern, along with six siblings and many family members, mourn the loss of beloved father, Peter Carlson Kern, who was known to many simply as “Woody.” Kern passed away […]

KPHA 50th Anniversary Dinner and Banquet Photos

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

Recently, the Kansas Paint Horse Association treated members to a year-end awards banquet and 50th anniversary dinner where some incredible prizes were presented to the lucky winners. Scroll below to view a selection of photos from the event. Click here to view a short video about 50 years of the KPHA, produced by Gay Jordan, […]

Super Year, Super Pony – RPR’s Impulsive Superman Has a Season to Remember

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

Who ever thought that a $800 yearling would go on to become one of the POA’s leading All-Around pleasure ponies? His breeder Melissa Slayton did.

Feeding Straw to the Insulin Resistant Horse May be a Mistake

January 16, 2014 Comments Off

Your horse is a grazing animal; he needs access to grass or hay all the time, all day and all night. Left with an empty stomach, the horse may develop ulcers, be prone to colic, experience laminitis or its relapse, and exhibit sensitive, irritable behavior.

Worldwide Paint Horse Congress Moves to Tulsa in 2014, Eight Judges July 30-Aug. 3rd

January 15, 2014 Comments Off

Given an overwhelming request for a decrease in the number of judges, the event will feature two 4-judge open PORs: a total of eight (8) judges. The 2014 Congress Committee is in the process of formulating the slate of classes and the format for this eight (8) judge event.