AQHA Hires Director of Show Officials
The world’s largest breed registry welcomes Chris Benedict as the AQHA director of officials. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has hired Chris Benedict as the AQHA director of officials. Benedict began his new role on January 13. As the director of officials, Benedict will be responsible for overseeing the direction of the AQHA […]
World Equestrian Center – Ocala Updates Photography Policy
January 14, 2025 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center – Ocala Updates Photography Policy
Attention photographers! World Equestrian Center – Ocala has updated its Photography Policy, including new guidelines and process for private photographers.Please take a moment to review the new policy: Photography Policy For more information on WEC-Ocala, visit: Ocala – World Equestrian Center
Continue reading …PBRIP Enrollment Fees Eliminated in 2025
January 14, 2025 Comments Off on PBRIP Enrollment Fees Eliminated in 2025
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Effective immediately, the Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program $39 enrollment fee is eliminated. This means PBRIP exhibitors no longer need to pay the annual enrollment fee to participate in APHA’s exclusive barrel racing incentive program—a current APHA membership and a fast Paint Horse are all you need to join in […]
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Colton Stewart takes the lead as head trainer of Fox Creek Ranch. By Delores Kuhlwein When the greatest of all time speak, everyone stops to listen, and when they give you advice, it’s golden. So when Dan Fox asked three halter legends, Ross Roark, Tom Robertson, and Luke Castle, for their input on who […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
From AHC: Washington, D.C. – Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council, released the following statement on the pending implementation of the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation: “The American Horse Council (AHC) has formally requested that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delay the implementation of […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall Of Fame. The newest inductees include Kamanyawannadance in the Show Horse category; Goodbars Glamourgirl in the Breeding Horse – Mare category; Allocate Your Assets in the Breeding Horse – Stallion category; and Chris Cecil Darnell in the Individual category. […]
Continue reading …NRHA to Launch Pilot Program for New Ranch Reining Class
December 28, 2024 Comments Off on NRHA to Launch Pilot Program for New Ranch Reining Class
From NRHA: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has introduced an exciting new pilot program: the Ranch Reining Class, approved by the NRHA Board of Directors for a pilot phase. This initiative aims to broaden participation in reining events by offering a more accessible, welcoming environment for both newcomers and seasoned competitors. What is Ranch Reining? […]
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on 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, […]
Continue reading …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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