Kelley Wainscott honored as 2023 Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Kelley Wainscott honored as 2023 Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year
From Jessica Hein, PHJ News: APHA professional Kelley Wainscott of Sanger, Texas, is the 2023 Markel/APHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year. Wainscott began showing horses in 1985 as a Youth. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of their championship horse judging team and helped curate individual and team honors at top […]
Continue reading …Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering featured four days of opportunities to connect, convene and communicate with Paint Horse enthusiasts on the topics of rule change proposals, the APHA strategic plan and more. Following the considerable discussions amongst committee members, state directors and members, APHA state directors passed 32 […]
Continue reading …Sumac Gunnabeflashy Named 2023 NSBA Horse of the Year
March 2, 2024 Comments Off on Sumac Gunnabeflashy Named 2023 NSBA Horse of the Year
From NSBA: Sumac Gunnabeflashy, owned by Leslie Vagneur Lange of Greeley, Colorado, has been named NSBA’s 2023 Horse of the Year. Sumac Gunnabeflashy earned $52,259 in NSBA earnings along with 120.5 NSBA points to earn the title. The 2017 sorrel AQHA and solid APHA gelding by Gunnatrashya and out of Chics Graceful Whiz (by Whiz […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on their Marriage
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on their Marriage
We’d like to extend a big EC Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on exchanging their vows on February 24th! We know the many years ahead of you will be filled with endless joy. We’ve been lucky enough to be part of many of Caroline’s memories with her horses! See them below:
Continue reading …Congress Welcomes All Star Reining
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Congress Welcomes All Star Reining
From the Ohio Quarter Horse Association: Two Reining Majors Become One The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with the All Star Reining Stakes to bring their lucrative program to the All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest horse show. Beginning in 2024, Congress futurity and ancillary reining classes […]
Continue reading …AQHA Stallion Certain Potential Passes
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Stallion Certain Potential Passes
Last week, we shared the sad news from the University of Florida Equine Sciences Program of the passing of Certain Potential. Below please find the NSBA press release that includes his NSBA money earning offspring stats. From NSBA: AQHA stallion Certain Potential passed away at the University of Florida Equine Science Program, where he had […]
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From WCHA: Below are some very important upcoming deadlines for you to be aware of and information on upcoming events !! Nominations: Offspring of Enrolled Stallions must be nominated to be eligible for competition in the following WCHA Sponsored Events: (Nomination Forms Attached To This Newsletter) WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity– We’ve reduced fees for weanlings and […]
Continue reading …ApHC Board Accepts Resignation of Executive Director
February 22, 2024 Comments Off on ApHC Board Accepts Resignation of Executive Director
From the Appaloosa Horse Club: For Immediate Release – February 21, 2024- Yesterday at a special meeting of the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors, the board unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Kristopher Byrd as the Executive Director. He has decided to resign to pursue other opportunites and the board wishes him […]
Continue reading …Exhibitor Notice: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington EHV – 1 Precautions
February 19, 2024 Comments Off on Exhibitor Notice: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington EHV – 1 Precautions
From World Equestrian Center: Following the report of a positive EHV-1 case at a local Ohio horse show facility, World Equestrian Center (WEC) extends its thoughts and prayers to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. While no horses have tested positive for EHV – 1 at WEC – Wilmington, horses that have […]
Continue reading …Porkbun Founder Returns Once Stolen Bronze Ritual Vessel to China
February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Porkbun Founder Returns Once Stolen Bronze Ritual Vessel to China
Many of our readers know of Dakota King Phelps and her mom, Deneen King, APHA exhibitors who ride with Wilson Show Horses in Battle Ground, Washington. Ray King, Deneen’s husband and Dakota’s father, recently made news by returning a priceless relic to China. Read the rest here! By Todd Han of Dynadot: Last month Ray […]
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