Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip Smash 30-Year Record For All-Time Leading Youth Horse
October 24, 2017 Comments Off on Ellexxah Maxwell and Zips Bossy Chip Smash 30-Year Record For All-Time Leading Youth Horse
Zips Bossy Chip has smashed through American Quarter Horse Hall of Famer Van Decka’s 30-year record for the all-time leading youth horse by points. The record was set 30 years ago.
Continue reading …Modified APHA World Show Qualifying Requirements For 2018
October 16, 2017 Comments Off on Modified APHA World Show Qualifying Requirements For 2018
Effective immediately for the 2018 APHA World Championship Show, the APHA World Show qualifying requirement has been modified to provide expanded qualifying options for Paint Horses.
To qualify for the APHA World Championship Show, a horse must:
Participate in a minimum of two APHA-approved events during the qualifying period. There is no minimum judge requirement.
OR
Pay a $1,000 per show qualifying fee if the horse has not participated in the minimum-required APHA-approved events during the qualifying period. This is done at the time of World Show entry. The fee is $2,000 if the horse has not attended any APHA-approved events.
All other qualifying criteria and exemptions remain the same.
A Cautionary Tale About Misrepresenting Sale Price
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on A Cautionary Tale About Misrepresenting Sale Price
According to Dressage News, an American horse sale agent, Caroline Roffman is being sued for “alleged fraud” and “intentionally misrepresenting” the sale price of a horse. The suit claims the horse was actually sold for $900,000 while the sale price presented to the owner was $300,000.
Continue reading …AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
“Halter is the basis for establishing the standard of the breed,” said Luba. “We want to determine whether a nomination program, in addition to the current qualifying methods, will contribute to the stabilization of halter entries at the world shows and increase the purses for these classes.”
Continue reading …Relief Efforts to Support Horses Devastated by Hurricane Maria
September 29, 2017 Comments Off on Relief Efforts to Support Horses Devastated by Hurricane Maria
There is an urgent need for hay and feed, potable water, vet supplies, veterinary care, fencing and portable stalls. Many are concerned that equines with lacerations and puncture wounds from flying objects or from the horses running into debris are without proper medicine and clean water is scarce.
Continue reading …200 Animals Already Reconnected With Owners After Hurricane Harvey
September 27, 2017 Comments Off on 200 Animals Already Reconnected With Owners After Hurricane Harvey
We reunited Tammy Tease with her mare “Cyanne” as well as Carl Mahony with his gelding “Interstate.” Unfortunately, they lost everything but were overjoyed to have their “babies” back and were extremely grateful for the care their horses received while with us. To help them get through the next few weeks, we supplied them with some hay and grain that has been donated to us.
Continue reading …AQHA Committed to Protecting the American Quarter Horse
September 16, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Committed to Protecting the American Quarter Horse
Recent industry headlines have chronicled stories about areas of concern in racing that still need to be addressed. The American Quarter Horse Association is committed to protecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse on and off the racetrack. The Association has not joined in the barrage of media focused on these topics; instead, AQHA has been focused on creating positive improvements by diligently working to encourage and implement positive reform.
Continue reading …Support From Sky Operation Hay Drop Feeds Animals During Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
September 15, 2017 Comments Off on Support From Sky Operation Hay Drop Feeds Animals During Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
When needs cannot be met by boat or vehicle, the Texas Army National Guard has flown in and air dropped more than 210,000 pounds of hay, generously donated by individuals across the state and nation, to livestock marooned by floodwaters.
Continue reading …Country Music Star, Dwight Yoakam, is Coming to the Congress!
September 13, 2017 Comments Off on Country Music Star, Dwight Yoakam, is Coming to the Congress!
Country music star, Dwight Yoakam, along with special guest, Runaway June, will be coming to the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress this October. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday at 10 am, starting at $25.
Continue reading …Brooke USA Launches Campaign For Hurricane Irma’s Equine Victims After Meeting $25,000 Goal in Texas
September 13, 2017 Comments Off on Brooke USA Launches Campaign For Hurricane Irma’s Equine Victims After Meeting $25,000 Goal in Texas
Under the current campaign, 100% of the money raised will be used to benefit the equine victims of Hurricane Irma through regional equine disaster relief efforts via the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund.
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