Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
English Versatility is poised to do for Hunt Seat riders what ranch classes have done for western enthusiast: demonstrate the handiness and fun of riding a versatile, forward moving horse with light contact. Sun Circuit is offering Open and Non-Pro English Versatility on the 2025 Schedule. While not an AQHA approved class at this time, […]
The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland
December 18, 2024 Comments Off on The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland
A new society has come to life – Stock Horse Ireland, for “all things Stock Horse. APHA, AQHA, and ApHC.” Meet the board members: Director: Crysta Brown Sorcha Fitzpatrick- Treasurer Maddie Munns Parker- Youth Director Annamariea Dardis- Secretary Learn more about why the organization is blossoming under enthusiastic leadership, and what […]
Continue reading …Rita Crundwell’s Name on List of People Granted Clemency
December 13, 2024 Comments Off on Rita Crundwell’s Name on List of People Granted Clemency
According to WGN-TV of Chicago, Rita Crundwell, who stole $54million from the city of Dixon, is on Biden’s clemency list. The largest clemency act of any president isn’t sitting well with the residents of Dixon, where Crundwell committed her 20-year fraud that comprised the largest municipal heist in U.S. history. Rita Crundwell has been on […]
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We are saddened to announce the passing of The Born Legacy, aka “Dutch,” who graced our March/April 2018 cover, and who had an indelible impact on the AQHA and APHA industry. The 2013 bay AQHA stallion by Good I Will be and out of Pretty Hot And Sonny (By Hot Pretense out of Sociable War […]
Continue reading …USDA APHIS to host a Horse Protection Final Rule Public Virtual Webinar Dec 13, 2024
December 6, 2024 Comments Off on USDA APHIS to host a Horse Protection Final Rule Public Virtual Webinar Dec 13, 2024
A Special Bulletin from American Horse Council: Please see the following message from USDA APHIS The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites you to attend the Horse Protection Final Rule virtual webinar on December 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm ET. The webinar will provide an overview of the Horse […]
Continue reading …New Horse Protection Act Requirements for All Equine Events beginning February 1, 2025
December 4, 2024 Comments Off on New Horse Protection Act Requirements for All Equine Events beginning February 1, 2025
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Modifications to the federal Horse Protection Act that go into effect February 1, 2025, will require new action from event managers of all horse exhibitions, sales and auctions in the United States. Event managers will be required to notify APHIS at least 30 days prior to their event regarding the […]
Continue reading …Straight Up Dirty Begins His Journey as Full Time Sire
November 22, 2024 Comments Off on Straight Up Dirty Begins His Journey as Full Time Sire
By Delores Kuhlwein and Beth Mallett Straight Up Dirty will be embarking on a new journey now that the 2024 AQHA World Championship Show has concluded. The 2020 Black AQHA 15.3 champion stallion by The Best Martini and out of Another Certain Vino was one of the favorite up and coming stallions last time The […]
Continue reading …Revisions to Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Revisions to Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025
The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform the industry of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Background on the HPA can be found at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/hpa . As a general reminder, the HPA covers all equine breeds and disciplines to eliminate the practice of soring horses. The AHC and other industry stakeholders have […]
Continue reading …Glover Galyean Partnership Announces Acquisition of Renowned Western Pleasure Horse “Waffle House”
October 28, 2024 Comments Off on Glover Galyean Partnership Announces Acquisition of Renowned Western Pleasure Horse “Waffle House”
[Claremore, Ok] – The Glover Galyean Partnership (Jim and Debbie Glover, and Wes and Kristen Galyean) is thrilled to announce the acquisition of one of the most decorated Western pleasure horses in the industry, “Waffle House.” This remarkable mare, a multiple AQHA World, NSBA World and Congress Champion, has captured the attention and admiration of equestrian […]
Continue reading …Paula Czapko Purchases Flying To The Moon
October 10, 2024 Comments Off on Paula Czapko Purchases Flying To The Moon
By Delores Kuhlwein Congratulations are in order for Paula Czapko, who just purchased Flying To The Moon, aka “Leroy,” from Angela Fox. The purchase of the 2019 AQHA gelding by Extremely Hot Chips and out of A Diva By Moonlight, bred by Jeri Kay Lockwood, was a big surprise for new owner Paula Czapko. “I […]
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