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 […]
Continue reading …High-five to Karen Qualls: APHA’s 2022 High-Point Open Exhibitor
April 13, 2023 Comments Off on High-five to Karen Qualls: APHA’s 2022 High-Point Open Exhibitor
By Desiree Heath-Mills, PHJ News Lifelong horsewoman and multiple APHA world champion Karen Qualls of Chino Hills, California, will be recognized June 30 as APHA’s 2022 High-Point Open Exhibitor. Karen is no stranger to this award, having won it four times previously—but then again, she and her team at Premier Performance Horses are no strangers to […]
Continue reading …Paint Horse Congress Scheduled for October 18 – 22, 2023 in OKC
April 13, 2023 Comments Off on Paint Horse Congress Scheduled for October 18 – 22, 2023 in OKC
Paint Horse Congress The Kansas Paint Horse Association is excited to announce the Paint Horse Congress will take place October 18 – 22, 2023 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The show format will be two 4 Judge Paint-O-Ramas showing simultaneously. The judges for this event are: Patty Campbell Robert Dehn Rebecca Halvorson […]
Continue reading …AQHA Show Rule Change Effective June 1
April 11, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Show Rule Change Effective June 1
AQHA The AQHA Executive Committee approved a rule change requiring owners/lessees of horses being shown at all AQHA-approved events to have a current AQHA membership in the name of the registered owner/lessee. This change to AQHA Rule SHW100.5 is effective June 1, 2023. Entries excluded from this requirement are Rookie and Level 1 youth and […]
Continue reading …2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Judges Announced
April 7, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Judges Announced
OQHA COLUMBUS, OH – The judges for the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held September 26 – October 22, 2023, have been announced by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Nancy Ann Alto-Renfro Chris Benedict Dean Bogart Brenda Brown Brendan W. Brown Kelly Boles Chapman Dolly Chayer Jimmy Daurio John Dean Gary Duffy Melissa Hargett […]
Continue reading …The Inaugural $10,000 Added All American Novice Horse Futurity To Be Held at The Big A – Brought to You by the Cook Family
April 5, 2023 Comments Off on The Inaugural $10,000 Added All American Novice Horse Futurity To Be Held at The Big A – Brought to You by the Cook Family
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 …Congratulations to the Parrish Family – Two Grandbabies Due in 2023!
April 5, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to the Parrish Family – Two Grandbabies Due in 2023!
“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 …AQHA Halter Tracking Exemption Pilot Program
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Halter Tracking Exemption Pilot Program
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 …A Wealth of Knowledge – Cochran Quarter Horses Begins Exciting New Chapter at Legacy Ranch in Pilot Point
March 31, 2023 Comments Off on A Wealth of Knowledge – Cochran Quarter Horses Begins Exciting New Chapter at Legacy Ranch in Pilot Point
By Delores Kuhlwein “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” — Chinese Proverb Multiple World Champion and NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Rider Andy Cochran and World and Congress Champion Katie Cochran are beginning an exciting new chapter in their lives this spring. Not only are they offering training […]
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