By JR Cook and Delores Kuhlwein 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse owners and trainers, take note. The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Futurity brought to you by the Cook Family will be held July 5th at The Big A to showcase the 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse, but how it differs is newsworthy. The […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News You’ve invested a lot into your horse obsession … let it pay off two-fold at the APHA World Championship Show! We’re awarding more than $100,000 in scholarships at this year’s show—up to four in EVERY Youth world championship class—in addition to world championship titles and great prizes. The Top Three […]
Continue reading …“There are places in the heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child.” ~ Anne Lamott By Delores Kuhlwein Congratulations are in order for the entire Parrish Family! Why the whole family? Because not only is one baby due this fall – there are two Parrish grandbabies on the way! Chase, […]
Continue reading …If you’re looking for a smile this morning, we’ve found just the thing! Pictured is a Molly mule, sired by Clydes Gallant Fox out of Fancy’s Dirty Rain. She’s owned by Signature Equine – Dan and Tabitha Holland of Morris, Oklahoma. Thank you to Tabitha for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …APHA Win and Cash-in Big! 12 Breeders’ Futurity Gold Performance classes. 12 chances to grab serious CASH. $194,000 was paid out in Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes in 2022 – don’t miss out on the cash in 2023! 2023 APHA World Championship Show June 23 – July 9, Fort Worth, Texas Entry Payments & Postmark Dates […]
Continue reading …AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved a one-year pilot program that provides an exemption for youth, amateur or Select halter exhibitors who are physically unable to perform the tracking (trot-in for the judges’ inspection) component of the class. This exemption allows exhibitors with physical limitations the opportunity to show in halter […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein A love for the industry and the Western Pleasure horse recently inspired Tommie Prichard and Paula Czapko to create the inaugural Lone Star Futurity, coming up Saturday, April 22nd, in Waco, Texas. What they didn’t expect was for the futurity to take off in a huge way! “Years ago, the Heart of […]
Continue reading …By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Every horse owner should know how to take vital signs. This can help the veterinarian determine the severity your horse’s condition. Noticing that your horse is not feeling its best- off feed, depressed, has colic, etc.- is the […]
Continue reading …NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association and Markel Insurance are pleased to announce a new joint sponsorship of three All Breed Hunter Derby events this summer for the Hunter community. NSBA and Markel are co-sponsoring the $5,000 Added Markel Insurance Low Hunter Derby and $5,000 Added Markel Insurance High Derby at the Big A/Stars N […]
Continue reading …Maddie McGraw then and now! First photo – Maddie is pictured at age 3 on her mini named Shiloh. The second photo is Maddie at age 9 with her horse Tool Man (sired by Mechanic) by Ryan Geiger Photography at the 2023 Virginia Spring Breakout in March! Thank you to Alexa McGraw for a wonderful set of […]
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