Horses play a unique role in cultures and communities around the world. American cowboys, Mexican charros, Argentinian gauchos, riders of the Royal Spanish Riding School, breeders of Arabian racehorses, South African ranchers, Australian stockmen, plainsmen of Mongolia, dressage competitors of Germany and jockeys in the United Kingdom, all share a passion and love for the horse.

The competition will feature 16 men and women who will be showing mustangs that, just months earlier, were roaming wild on the ranges of the American West. With only 100 days with which to train their animals, these horsemen and women will astound fans with the skills and talents of their formerly wild horses. Trainers hail from across the nation from California to Connecticut, with two from North Texas including Ginger Duke of Springtown, TX and Riva England of Caddo Mills, TX. Also returning will be 2018 Champion Cavin Graham of Lafayette, Georgia.

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) and the Junior American Rodeo (Jr American) have partnered to bring even more excitement to youth equestrians. At the 2019 Jr American Semi-Finals taking place February 27 – March 3, APHA will offer a $2,500 bonus to the highest placing Paint Horse. In addition, there will be a $2,500 bonus to the highest advancing Paint Horse to the American Semi-Finals.

Entry forms and stall reservations must be postmarked by TODAY, January 18th for the 2019 Arizona Sun Circuit that’s scheduled for March 2-10 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ. 

Sidney and her trusty steed, GoodNHotBlaze or “Reggie,” have accomplished much throughout her youth career.  She has competed at the AQHYA World Show, the NSBA World Show, the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the AQHA Novice Championships. While showing amongst some of the most elite of athletes in the equine industry, she has accomplished much success.

The Pinto Horse Association of America has just released their World Show Fee Schedule for the 2019 event. Click here to view.  Click here to view the tentative World Show schedule. Click here to view the stall reservation form.

Pattern books are now up for the C Bar C Winner Circuit that is scheduled to take place January 24-27 in Cloverdale, Indiana. Judges will be Jim Searles, Jeffrey Pait, Chris Thompson, Holly Hover, Mark Russell, Tom McBeath, Jeff Buck, Bruce Brown, and Lynda Danielson.

Each day focuses on three classes. During the morning’s classroom session, participants will learn what today’s judges are looking for in these events. Exhibitors, judges and future judge applicants will deepen their understanding of the judging process and learn how to improve their placings through an active and engaging format.