White-spotting Gene W35 Adds More Opportunities for Paint Breeders
May 26, 2023 Comments Off on White-spotting Gene W35 Adds More Opportunities for Paint Breeders
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News W35 is the newest spotting pattern in the Paint Horse lineup, thereby giving Paint Horse breeders another opportunity to keep chrome in the breed. Researchers at Etalon Diagnostics discovered W35 in 2023. The discovery was published in the May 12, 2023, issue of the peer-reviewed Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. The W35 spotting pattern is a mutation of […]
Continue reading …Longtime APHA Leader David Dellin Tapped as Interim Executive Director
May 25, 2023 Comments Off on Longtime APHA Leader David Dellin Tapped as Interim Executive Director
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News David Dellin will lead APHA as the association’s interim executive director, effective in June 2023. Current APHA Executive Director Billy Smith has accepted the commissioner position for the National Reining Horse Association. “I cannot describe the appreciation I have for what my friend and mentor Billy Smith has done for […]
Continue reading …Funeral Announcement Honoring Bruce Walquist
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Funeral Announcement Honoring Bruce Walquist
The Walquist/Vicars’ family would like to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of love and respect you have all shown the amazing husband/father Bruce Walquist. They would like to release the details of his funeral as follows: Date/Time: Wednesday May 17, 2023 10 AM At: Joshua Baptist Church 3231 Southwest Wilshire Blvd Joshua, […]
Continue reading …Support for the Family of Bruce Walquist
May 7, 2023 Comments Off on Support for the Family of Bruce Walquist
As our industry is saddened and shocked by the loss of dynamic trainer and judge Bruce Walquist of Cleburne, Texas, a man of kindness, faith, talent, and an endless sense of humor, many have been asking how they can help. Breeder Nancy Sue Ryan has arranged help for the family to have hay delivered to […]
Continue reading …Celebrate the Life of Hannah Serfass
May 4, 2023 Comments Off on Celebrate the Life of Hannah Serfass
WEC – Ocala 04 MAY 23 | OCALA, FL The Serfass family invites you to join in a celebration of life for their beloved Hannah at World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Monday, May 8 in Expo Center 1. Visitation: 10:00am – 11:30am Service: 12:00pm – 1:30pm Luncheon and Celebration of Life: 1:30pm – […]
Continue reading …Skys Blue Boy Sires Foal for the First Time Since His Death a Decade Ago
May 3, 2023 Comments Off on Skys Blue Boy Sires Foal for the First Time Since His Death a Decade Ago
May 2023 For Immediate Release: Skys Blue Boy Sires Foal for the First Time Since His Death a Decade Ago Weatherford, Texas – For the first time since his death a decade ago, Skys Blue Boy has sired a foal. The grey filly was born in the wee hours of April 12, 2023, on […]
Continue reading …AQHA Hosted Another Record Breaking Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships
May 2, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Hosted Another Record Breaking Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships
AQHA That’s a wrap on the 2023 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships! AQHA exhibitors from 40 states and two Canadian provinces competed for championship titles at the largest Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships in AQHA history. The Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships was April 25-30 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Well […]
Continue reading …2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Show Schedule Released
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Show Schedule Released
OQHA COLUMBUS, OH – The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unmatched destination for equestrians from across the globe, awarding over $3.5 million in cash and prizes each year. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) has created a legacy by producing the largest horse show in the world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress. […]
Continue reading …Etalon Discovers New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Etalon Discovers New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses
Etalon Diagnostics It all started with a white spot. A simple inquiry uncovered a genetic mystery which led to a discovery that will change the trajectory of Branson Buckalew’s breeding program. Buckalew always knew his horses were different. His herd displayed an array of unusual and untestable white markings, including disconnected white on the lower […]
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Move of Ranch Versatility Horse World Championships to Amarillo
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Move of Ranch Versatility Horse World Championships to Amarillo
Exciting news from AQHA Headquarters! In June 2024, AQHA is moving the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its connected shows to the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo. This announcement comes after a press conference held by AQHA on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships has traditionally included the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge […]
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