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Gearing Up For 2014 SOQHA Madness in March, 27-30 in Ohio

March 11, 2014 Comments Off

Who’s ready for the SOQHA Madness in March horse show? The event will take place March 27-30 at the Roberts Arena in Wilmington, Ohio. Judges for the show will be Andrea Simons, Jill Newcomb, Dean Bogart, Marty Jo Hays, Curtis Reynolds, Kendra Weis, and Jonathan Meilleur.

Congratulations to the New 2014-2015 AQHA Executive Committee

March 10, 2014 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2014 AQHA Convention in New Orleans. This five-person committee is responsible for implementing important decisions made by AQHA members through the Association’s board of directors.

Time to Ride “100 Day Horse Challenge” Initiative Offers $100,000 in Cash and Prize For Engaging Newcomers in Horse Activities

March 10, 2014 Comments Off

Individual cash prizes up to $25,000 as well as stable equipment, feed, veterinary supplies, and more will be awarded to the hosts that garner the greatest number of new, verified horse enthusiasts.

Judges Announced For 2014 Worldwide Paint Horse Congress

March 10, 2014 Comments Off

Judges for the first POR kicking off with Halter on Wednesday are Mike Hachtel, Chris Thompson, John Boxell, and Lisa Ligon. The second POR set will include Tim Finkenbinder, Scott Neuman, Stephanie Lynn, and Kenny Hall.

Behind the Scenes Photos at 2014 AQHA Convention

March 10, 2014 Comments Off

Thanks to Lainie DeBoer for the great photos from the 2014 AQHA Convention currently taking place in New Orleans, LA.

BSB R11 Quarter Horses – The Proof is in the Kids

March 8, 2014 Comments Off

Those words have been said about many families, but they perfectly describe the attitude toward the horses and the ethos of business practices at BSB R11 Quarter Horses in Sturgis, Michigan. The fifty-acre farm is home to stallions, mares, and foals that reside under the loving and watchful care of three consummate horsewomen, Hedy Levin, Shelley Donovan, and Kim Rotenberry.

New Orleans Bound! 2014 AQHA Convention Blog #1 With Lainie DeBoer

March 7, 2014 Comments Off

“I’m always excited to go to the Convention each year because it’s a chance to get reinvigorated about the direction our Association is taking. I serve on the Show and Contest Committee, and I have read all the letters sent in by members for potential rule proposals.”

APHA Introduces “NSBA Color of Money Show” in Conjunction With 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show

March 7, 2014 Comments Off

The “NSBA Color of Money” show will be held June 24-26 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, in conjunction with three of the year’s largest existing color breed events: the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, the National Appaloosa Show and the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show.

APHA Inducts Two Performance Stallions into 2013 Hall of Fame

March 6, 2014 Comments Off

Few horses reach celebrity status by which they’re best known by a nickname, but Colonels Smokingun—simply “Gunner” to many—was certainly one of those stars. A loud splashed white coat pattern and unparalleled performance made Gunner unforgettable.

White House Recommends Removal of Horse Slaughter Funding in Proposed 2015 Budget

March 6, 2014 Comments Off

HSUS edited press release President Obama’s FY 2015 budget proposal includes a request for Congress to continue the prohibition on spending tax dollars to inspect horse slaughter plants. The ban—which is strongly supported by The Humane Society of the United States—prevents horses from being slaughtered in the U.S. for human consumption. A similar spending prohibition […]