The National Cutting Horse Association [NCHA] Futurity, known as one of the world’s richest equine events, wrapped up the 2013 show on Sat., Dec. 14, sending hundreds home with hefty rewards in titles, cash and prizes. Clay Johnson of Stephenville, Texas, took home the prestigious Open Championship title worth $200,000 when he rode Dual Smart Kitty to a 224.5 for owners Rusty and Shelley Simpson, Nemo, Texas.

With new Ultimate Horse awards like Bob’s saddles, a new elite All Breed Halter Futurity, over $3,000 in added money, and fabulous High Point and Reserve High Point awards, this is shaping up to be a great horse show to wrap up the 2013 show season and kick off the New Year.

Information courtesy of Mark Harrell Horse Shows The 2014 Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit is fast approaching and so many fun events are planned. The show is scheduled to take place January 7-12 in Venice, FL. On Monday (1/6) there’s a move in lunch provided by Pt. Charlotte Firehouse Subs and Shinn Performance Horses. Tuesday’s […]

Any ranch that owns five or more registered American Quarter Horse mares used to produce horses for ranch work, is a member of AQHA and is a Ranching Heritage Breeder is eligible to receive the award. Previous recipients may not reapply.

The best-in-show honor was given to Amy Nguyen. Her work will remain on display at the Hall of Fame until next year’s show. Nguyen’s teacher, Doug Howard, received a field trip with transportation costs included to the Hall of Fame during the 2014-2015 school calendar year.

Applicants were judged on academics, outside work experience, volunteer activities and extra-curricular activities.

She came and she conquered. British Olympic and European Champion Charlotte Dujardin is the new holder of the world record score for freestyle. With her champion partner Valegro the pair scored 93.975% in the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle at Olympia, The London International Horse Show.

Beginning January 1, 2014, an exciting expansion of the popular program adds 13 youth-specific categories. For the first time, youth (18 & under) will be able to compete among their peers.

Steagall’s new show focuses on the Western lifestyle and includes visits to historical ranches including Zoetis-AQHA Best Remuda award winners, the Four Sixes Ranch, Pitchfork Land and Cattle Co., Waggoner Ranch and others.