NSBA Announces Double Tapn as 2024 Horse of the Year
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced that AQHA gelding Double Tapn, owned by Dan Fox, of Weatherford, Texas, has been named the association’s 2024 Horse Of The Year. Double Tapn is by Lil Joe Cash and out of Whiz N Snap (by Topsail Whiz) and was bred by Kiera Johnson. The 2018 […]
Youth Equestrians Head to Lake St. Louis, MO for IEA National Finals
February 27, 2025 Comments Off on Youth Equestrians Head to Lake St. Louis, MO for IEA National Finals
From IEA: Top IEA Youth Equestrians Head to Lake St. Louis, MO, for IEA Hunt Seat & Dressage National Finals Columbus, OH – Feb 27, 2025 – For twenty-three years, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has provided opportunities for tens of thousands of youth equestrians to be able to compete at local, regional and national levels without the […]
Continue reading …Prague to Host 2026 European Show Seminar
February 26, 2025 Comments Off on Prague to Host 2026 European Show Seminar
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Prague, Czech Republic, will host the 2026 European Show Seminar. This educational event and networking opportunity is presented by the American Paint Horse Association together with the American Quarter Horse Association and the National Snaffle Bit Association. Scheduled for January 30–February 1, 2026, the event will bring together Europe’s Western horse community for […]
Continue reading …Horse Protection Act Update from APHA —February 2025
February 25, 2025 Comments Off on Horse Protection Act Update from APHA —February 2025
An important update from APHA: In late January 2025, the implementation of new changes to the Horse Protection Act was temporarily postponed until April 2, 2025. An ongoing lawsuit in Texas partially vacated some of those anticipated changes to the Horse Protection Act. The court decision determined the following portions of the Horse Protection Act are unlawful: The ban […]
Continue reading …ABRA Buckskin Bred Program Expands Color Eligibility Rule
February 25, 2025 Comments Off on ABRA Buckskin Bred Program Expands Color Eligibility Rule
From ABRA Inc: In 2025, the American Buckskin Registry Association expanded the color eligibility rule to allow previously ineligible color patterns into the Buckskin Bred Program. This means your paint, pinto, appaloosa, etc may be eligible to register and show at the 2025 ABRA World Championships in BBP classes as well as any of the […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces New Classes for 2025 World Championship Show
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Announces New Classes for 2025 World Championship Show
From NSBA: NSBA recently announced the addition of 14 new classes to its 2025 World Championship Show schedule. These additions aim to foster inclusivity and provide fresh challenges for competitors across multiple categories. New for 2025 The news classes include: Amateur Showmanship at Halter – Limited Rider Amateur Western Horsemanship – Limited Rider Amateur Hunt […]
Continue reading …Celebrities Coming to the Michigan Horse Expo – March 7-9, 2025
February 24, 2025 Comments Off on Celebrities Coming to the Michigan Horse Expo – March 7-9, 2025
March 7-9, 2025, will mark the 42nd consecutive year of the Michigan Horse Expo, one of the longest running equine events in the country. The focus is always on the horse and the equestrian. Vendors, classroom presentations, clinics, demonstrations, rodeo, a mane event, and our youth area bring in well over 20,000 people that attend the 3-day Michigan Horse Expo in […]
Continue reading …Appaloosa Youth Association Springtime Equine Care Seminar
February 19, 2025 Comments Off on Appaloosa Youth Association Springtime Equine Care Seminar
By Hannah Forrester, Appaloosa Youth Association Board of Directors: This Thursday, February 20th, the Appaloosa Youth Association invites you to join their Springtime Equine Care Seminar from 4:30-5:30pm PST. The seminar will feature two vets: Dr. Dave Rustebakke and Dr. Kelbi Stout from Rustebakke Veterinary Service, who will be speaking about how to best […]
Continue reading …Stock Horse Events Are On The Rise In Texas
February 17, 2025 Comments Off on Stock Horse Events Are On The Rise In Texas
By Pepper Stewart for the East Texas Stock Horse Association: We have seen a recent rise in western horse sports, especially in the Stock Horse and Ranch Versatility world. Stock Horse events are one of the fastest growing western horse sports sliding into an arena new you. In Texas, one of the newer associations that is […]
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From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has launched an online store featuring a variety of NSBA-branded merchandise available for purchase. Members and horse enthusiasts can browse a selection of clothing and hats ranging from fleece shirts, hoodies and joggers to polos and t-shirts, pullovers and outerwear as well as headwear, which all proudly display […]
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