By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Splashed White 8, a new white-spotting pattern, was recently discovered by researchers at the University of California-Davis. Their research was published September 12, 2023 in Animal Genetics, a peer-reviewed scientific journal. The de novo mutation first occurred in Southern Phantom, a 2016 bay overo by Bodemeister (TB) and out of […]
Continue reading …From AQHA The much-anticipated $25,000 open and amateur working western rail stakes classes, sponsored by Headley Quarter Horses, return to the Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. In addition, owners of horses competing in the open working western rail at […]
Continue reading …From NRHA It’s no secret the name Fappani is synonymous with greatness within the reining community. As the National Reining Horse Association’s (NRHA) all-time leading rider, Andrea Fappani continues to set the standard within the sport and shatter records. Recently, he stamped his name in the history books once again by becoming the first NRHA […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Test your Paint Horse knowledge and skills in the inaugural horseIQ Virtual Youth Triathlon. Available for all AjPHA members, this free three-part event features two divisions of friendly contests: prepared public speaking, skills demonstration and hippology. Entry is free and easy: just upload a 2-5 minute video to a video-hosting […]
Continue reading …From AQHA: Enter this year’s Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Show! In August, entries opened for the 2023 World Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Entries must be submitted online by 5 p.m. Central on September 15, to avoid late fees. Enter Now: AQHA World Show: Resources – AQHA […]
Continue reading …The American Quarter Horse Association is implementing a new rule regarding mandatory necropsies and responsible parties for on-site equine incidences at all AQHA-approved events. September 11, 2023 , AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association at the recommendation of the AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, is implementing a new mandatory necropsy rule regarding all on-site equine fatalities […]
Continue reading …From AQHA The world champion horse judging teams in the junior and senior college divisions will be named on November 2 during the Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The registration deadline for the contest is October 20. The late […]
Continue reading …From An Equine Production Florida Gold & Gulf Coast, Tampa – your showbills and stall form are now available for download. NEW this year – leveled Hunt Seat Equitation in the 14-18, Amateur & Select, free jackpots in the Ranch Trail and a new, large longing arena/pad for easier prep. The biggest change […]
Continue reading …From NSBA: At the forefront of the Foundation’s programs is the desire to honor our sport’s heritage while fostering a future for our industry that holds opportunities for our horses and the people who love them. The Youth of the Year Award does just that – by rewarding youth who have exhibited outstanding character and […]
Continue reading …From NRHA: When NRHA Professional Craig Schmersal pulled into Las Vegas for The Run For A Million (TRFAM), he was sitting at around $5,000 away from crossing his next NRHA milestone. When the dust settled, Schmersal had slid his way to more than three times that amount—earning the title of NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider. […]
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