Updates on Horse Protection Act 2025
From Dave Dellin, Chief Executive Officer, APHA: APHA is aware of the modifications to the Horse Protection Act, slated to go into effect February 1, 2025. The discussions surrounding the Horse Protection Act modifications and their impact on non-gaited horse organizations like APHA continue to evolve. We are actively working with the American Horse Council, […]
Caitlin Lyons is the second equestrian in history to be nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. By Delores Kuhlwein This year, women in equestrian sports have been breaking glass ceilings and rewriting history, and University of Georgia graduate and Bulldogs Equestrian Caitlin Lyons recently catapulted to the top of that list as […]
Continue reading …From The Publisher – The Horse Capital Of The World
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on From The Publisher – The Horse Capital Of The World
When Amy and I moved to Marion County, Florida nearly 30 years ago, it was much more rural in nature (US Hwy 27 was two lanes) and the population was half of what it is today.
Continue reading …
Everyone has the fire, but the champions know when to ignite the spark.” ~ Dr. Amit Ray.
Continue reading …Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
December 20, 2024 Comments Off on Sun Circuit Debuts English Versatility Class in 2025
English Versatility is poised to do for Hunt Seat riders what ranch classes have done for western enthusiast: demonstrate the handiness and fun of riding a versatile, forward moving horse with light contact. Sun Circuit is offering Open and Non-Pro English Versatility on the 2025 Schedule. While not an AQHA approved class at this time, […]
Continue reading …2025 Sun Circuit Ranch Riding Derbies
December 18, 2024 Comments Off on 2025 Sun Circuit Ranch Riding Derbies
From Arizona Sun Circuit: The list of added money events keeps growing for Arizona Sun Circuit, and the latest news benefits Ranch Riders in a big way! $2,500 Added Bar 54 Four Year Old Ranch Riding Derby To run Concurrent with Jr Ranch Riding on Friday March 7 Jackpot Fee-$150 – 100% […]
Continue reading …The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland
December 18, 2024 Comments Off on The Launch of Stock Horse Ireland
A new society has come to life – Stock Horse Ireland, for “all things Stock Horse. APHA, AQHA, and ApHC.” Meet the board members: Director: Crysta Brown Sorcha Fitzpatrick- Treasurer Maddie Munns Parker- Youth Director Annamariea Dardis- Secretary Learn more about why the organization is blossoming under enthusiastic leadership, and what […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2024 Winter Circuit
December 16, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2024 Winter Circuit
The Winter Circuit at C Bar C Expo Center held in Cloverdale, Indiana, Wednesday, December 4 – Sunday, December 8, 2024, was IQHA-AQHA-NSBA approved. The show offered two circuits, with judges for the 1st S/C : Gayle Lampinen, Terry Cross, and Alexandria Bryner, and judges Glenn Wells, Brendan Brown for the 2nd S/C. The show is an exhibitor favorite, with […]
Continue reading …
From AQHA Showing: Did you know that for 2025 AQHA is offering 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 for horsemanship, showmanship, hunt seat equitation? To be eligible, horses may not have earned more than 10 points or $5,000 in that class, all divisions combined, as of Oct. 31 of the previous year. There are no eligibility […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Holiday Classic
December 15, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Holiday Classic
The Florida Paint Horse Club’s Holiday Classic, held in conjunction with the Georgia Paint Horse Club Ugly Sweater Extravaganza, made its mark at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL from 12/5 through 12/8. The joined forces of the two clubs offered exhibitors two four-judge PORs, with judges Keith McDonough, Robert Meneely, Sherry Haynes, Jennifer Goss, Shane G […]
Continue reading …