Join Sandy Jirkovsky and HorseIQ Live in Homedale, Idaho, March 23rd
March 16, 2024 Comments Off on Join Sandy Jirkovsky and HorseIQ Live in Homedale, Idaho, March 23rd
What happens when a youth who has shown APHA her whole life organizes her high school senior project? She benefits her local show community, of course! Now APHA’s HorseIQ Live is coming to Homedale, Idaho, with none other than APHA Director of Judges & Professional Horsemen Sandy Jirkovsky to reveal what top judges are looking […]
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Announces The Riding Academy Hotel is Now Open in Ocala
March 15, 2024 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center Announces The Riding Academy Hotel is Now Open in Ocala
From WEC – Ocala: Ocala, Florida – The Riding Academy Hotel is now open in Ocala, Florida. As the newest asset to come online at World Equestrian Center, The Riding Academy Hotel offers 390 upscale studios and suites for guests at America’s largest equestrian complex. Opening ahead of schedule and just in time for the Longines League of […]
Continue reading …2024 Wrangler Women of Influence Nominations Now Open
March 14, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Wrangler Women of Influence Nominations Now Open
From AQHA: Nominations for the Wrangler Women of Influence Class of 2024 are now open and will close June 17, 2024. In alignment with the values of Wrangler and the American Quarter Horse Association, the Wrangler Women of Influence Award is presented annually to four women whose character, vision and perseverance have impacted the industry […]
Continue reading …Natalie Snapp is the AjPHA Youth Member of the Year
March 13, 2024 Comments Off on Natalie Snapp is the AjPHA Youth Member of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Natalie Snapp, a 15-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, is the 2023 AjPHA Youth Member of the Year. The Youth Member of the Year award is presented annually to a Youth member who supports the Paint breed while also being involved in community activities. 2023 Youth Member of the Year An AjPHA […]
Continue reading …Pleasure Versatility Challenge – Brought to you by SUPER SIRES – Announces 2024 Event
March 12, 2024 Comments Off on Pleasure Versatility Challenge – Brought to you by SUPER SIRES – Announces 2024 Event
From AQHA: You are invited back to PRIME TIME, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, to watch some of the most talented 3-year-old American Quarter Horses demonstrate their versatility at the Pleasure Versatility Challenge, held during the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City. Total purse for the event is anticipated to be […]
Continue reading …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 …Banister, Hagen & Shanahan Elected to APHA Board of Directors
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Banister, Hagen & Shanahan Elected to APHA Board of Directors
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Karen Banister, Monika Hagen and Christina Shanahan were elected to the APHA Board of Directors for three-year terms. The election took place March 3 as part of the 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering in Fort Worth, Texas. The 2024 APHA Board of Director members are: President & Officer Kelly […]
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 …Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th
From The Pennsylvania State University Equine Science Program: The 22nd annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will begin on Saturday, April 27 at the Snider Agricultural Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. Potential buyers are invited to a full-day showcase to see demonstrations of the horses under saddle, meet students from Penn State’s […]
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