The Oregon Paint Horse Club and the Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club co-hosted the 2024 APHA & All Breed Spring Fling March 23-24, 2024, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon, with four judges: Teresa Sullivan, Jan Larsen, Kim Gately, and Jodie Moore. The show was APHA and NWCC approved with all-breed classes, ranch […]
Continue reading …From National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will commemorate the birthday of 1973 Triple Crown winner and Hall of Fame member Secretariat with a variety of children’s activities and a special showing of the Disney film Secretariat on Saturday, March 30. The celebration will coincide with the […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Familiar faces Zippos Sensation and Call Me A Cowboy headlined the 2023 APHA Breeders’ Trust lists. Zippos Sensation once again returns to the top of the annual Breeders’ Trust Leading Sires chart, claiming the No. 1 spot for the 23rd consecutive year. His foals continue to dominate in APHA competition, even […]
Continue reading …“Our mare, Hoping For My Best, AQHA/APHA, had this cute little filly, ‘Foxie’ and she is by Heart Stoppin,” says William Griffith. His wife, Amber, took the photos, and there were so many adorable pictures to choose from, we included all below!
Continue reading …From AAEP: Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does “hoof abscess” actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process. Although most commonly seen […]
Continue reading …From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced that its Incentive Fund program will pay out $120,043.30 to NSBA members who showed their enrolled horses in Dual-Approved and Special Event NSBA classes in 2023. The program is paying $24.73 per NSBA point earned. NSBA’s Incentive Fund program pays the foal’s nominator, the stallion nominator […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: With $100,000 in Youth scholarships and 23 all-around awards offered at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, exhibitors get the best of both worlds. Cash for college and amazing all-around prize recognition—part of the $1.5 million being awarded at the World Show this year—means there’s no need to choose college […]
Continue reading …From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2023 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners. Robin Frid The 2023 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year is Robin Frid of Pilot Point, Texas. […]
Continue reading …“Just a couple gals giggling and riding their horses,” says James Stocker. “This photo was taken at Fox Lea Farms Love Circuit in Venice, Florida, by Forever Photo Company of riders Susan Stocker and Michelle Petrovsky. Coincidentally they tied for AQHA Hi-Point Amateur Select HUS 2023 with Michelle winning the tie breaker. This photo drives home […]
Continue reading …Last week, we asked our readers what they were most thankful for regarding their trainers, and they responded in a very big way! We managed to group some of the multiple responses together, but we didn’t want to miss any in the 600 or so responses – so scroll and find your trainer below […]
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