APHA Stallion Carries Kaci O’Rourke to Historic 2024 NRHA Futurity Win
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Glass ceilings were broken December 7 in Oklahoma City, when Kaci O’Rourke became the first woman to win the NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open championship. Kaci accomplished the feat aboard her Paint stallion The Fireman (APHA: Mr Fireman), taking home $420,000 for the win. Paint Horses took center stage across […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association held its annual membership meeting and election of officers and directors on Tuesday, December 3, at Springhill Suites in Fort Worth, Texas. Phil Harris, of State Road, North Carolina, was elected 2025 NSBA president. Phil is the second generation to be involved in his family’s business, Harris Leather and Silverworks, […]
Continue reading …Stars Aligned For The Inaugural NCHA Celebrity Cutting
December 5, 2024 Comments Off on Stars Aligned For The Inaugural NCHA Celebrity Cutting
By National Cutting Horse Association The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) hosted the sold-out 2024 Celebrity Cutting on November 29, presented by Icon Global. Famous actors from Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Lioness paired up with NCHA Amateur and Non-Professional riders to raise funds for UT Southwestern Medical Center, Fort Worth, showcasing the spirit of community and […]
Continue reading …
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is a proud sponsor of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Returning for 2024, AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders are donating a full remuda of American Quarter Horses for contestants to ride during the horsemanship contest segment of the pageant on Tuesday, December 3, at the South Point Hotel and […]
Continue reading …Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
December 2, 2024 Comments Off on Check Your AQHA Eligibility for 2025
From AQHA Showing: Are you having gold globe dreams? Check your eligibility to begin your showing journey in 2025! 🏆 Find Your Level Need help finding your AQHA show level? Follow these helpful steps. 1. Visit aqhaservices.aqha.com/members/summaries/viewleveling. Sign in to your AQHA.com account. 2. Choose a division: amateur, open or youth. 3. Choose show year. […]
Continue reading …Dixie National Equestrians with Disabilities 2025 Show Plans are Underway
November 30, 2024 Comments Off on Dixie National Equestrians with Disabilities 2025 Show Plans are Underway
JACKSON, MS. – November 27, 2024 Preparations are underway for the Dixie National Equestrians with Disabilities Show scheduled for February 4 & 5, 2025, at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, on the State Fairgrounds in Jackson, MS. This year will truly be bigger and better than ever before. We will offer 4 sets of AQHA […]
Continue reading …Nominations Open for 2024 APHA/Markel Professional Horseman of the Year
November 25, 2024 Comments Off on Nominations Open for 2024 APHA/Markel Professional Horseman of the Year
From APHA: It’s time to nominate your favorite APHA Professional Horseman or -woman for the prestigious Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year. Nominees must be current Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen for at least one year to be eligible. To view the list of current Markel/APHA Professional Horsemen, click here. Nomination deadline is January 15, 2025. Submit Your […]
Continue reading …NCHA Announces 2024 Rafter Loper Of The Year Award Recipient
November 25, 2024 Comments Off on NCHA Announces 2024 Rafter Loper Of The Year Award Recipient
From NCHA: FORT WORTH – The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) is ecstatic to announce the 2024 Rafter P Loper of the Year, Kendall Luengas. This is the second year Rafter P, the Official Builder of the NCHA, has awarded a Loper of the Year to recognize the hard-working men and women behind the show […]
Continue reading …Join the NCHA for the First Annual Celebrity Cutting
November 21, 2024 Comments Off on Join the NCHA for the First Annual Celebrity Cutting
From NCHA: FORT WORTH – Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the excitement of the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Celebrity Cutting presented by Dallas based international real estate firm Icon Global. Join us on November 29th at the historic Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth for a night filled with thrilling […]
Continue reading …
From AQHA: The final standing committee reports from the 2024 AQHA Convention are online, and it is time to think ahead for 2025! The American Quarter Horse Association wants to hear any suggestions members have to make AQHA membership, programs and services reach their fullest potential. Each spring, AQHA holds a convention to review AQHA rules […]
Continue reading …