Arturo Maestas has been turning out high quality all-around and futurity champions at Maestas Show Horses since 2000.
Continue reading …APHA and Breeders Halter Futurity Join to Offer $20,000 Bonus For Horses Competing at Both Events
March 10, 2016 Comments Off on APHA and Breeders Halter Futurity Join to Offer $20,000 Bonus For Horses Competing at Both Events
In 2016, an additional bonus will be paid to weanling foals that show at the Breeders Halter Futurity in Des Moines, Iowa and also show in one of the following Amateur Weanling Halter Classes at the APHA World Show:
Continue reading …Equestrians Around the Globe Show Support Following Death of 17-Year-Old Rider #RideForOlivia
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on Equestrians Around the Globe Show Support Following Death of 17-Year-Old Rider #RideForOlivia
Despite being given urgent medical attention by the on-site paramedic, on-course doctor, and Westpac rescue helicopter service, Olivia was unable to be revived. Due to the tragic accident, the decision was made to cancel the Scone Horse Trials.
Continue reading …From the Publisher- Hall of Fame Cred
March 9, 2016 Comments Off on From the Publisher- Hall of Fame Cred
Every sport, every industry, every group that holds any kind of reasonable mass appeal has a hall of fame, or something equivalent. The concept of a hall of fame is simple. It is a place dedicated to honoring the all-time greatest in the history of whatever it commemorates.
Continue reading …Cover Story – Hylton Quarter Horses
March 8, 2016 Comments Off on Cover Story – Hylton Quarter Horses
Adjacent to 20 acres of rolling pasture in Prince William County, Virginia sits the grand, whitewashed entrance of Hylton Quarter Horses. The purveyor of this dreamlike estate is renowned AQHA breeder Cecilia Hylton.
Continue reading …Adam Wainscott Show Horses Relocates to Nashville, TN.
March 8, 2016 Comments Off on Adam Wainscott Show Horses Relocates to Nashville, TN.
Adam will be starting this new chapter by bringing his existing business to beautiful Running Springs Farms, located in the rolling hills of historic Nolensville, Tennessee, just a quick 30 minutes south of downtown Nashville.
Continue reading …With Three Weeks to Go Before 2016 Martinganza, Stall Reservations Already EXCEED 2015 Event
March 7, 2016 Comments Off on With Three Weeks to Go Before 2016 Martinganza, Stall Reservations Already EXCEED 2015 Event
All 456 stalls for Martinganza have been reserved, but don’t worry, there is a waiting list for temporary stalls, which will be located just inside the East building near the Dressage pad.
Continue reading …What if They Wanted to Change the Name of Your Favorite Equine Sport?
March 4, 2016 Comments Off on What if They Wanted to Change the Name of Your Favorite Equine Sport?
How would you react if the powers that be wanted to “re-brand” your favorite equine sport by giving it a new name? What if Dressage became Horse Ballet or Western Pleasure became Equi-Ring Around the Rosie? It’s not a joke but in fact a real conversation regarding the discipline of Eventing, a combined training event that includes three stages: Show Jumping Dressage, and Cross Country.
Continue reading …In the Spirit of Compromise: AQHA Approves New Lip Cord
March 4, 2016 Comments Off on In the Spirit of Compromise: AQHA Approves New Lip Cord
When the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) proposed a rule change that eliminated the use of lip chains, members of the Halter community came together and raised concerns about the safety of exhibitors when it came to dealing with stallions. Their concerns resulted in a spirit of compromise with the implementation of the newly created lip cord.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Jeff Allen, Tina Anderson, John Boxell, Jody Brainard, Donnie Bricker, Rick Christy, Michael Colvin, David Denniston, Casey Devitt, Clint Fullerton, Garth Gooding, Jeff Greaves, Jan Hoskin-Hay, Chris Jones, Bill Kaven, Mike McEntire, Chele McGauly, Jonathan Meilleur, Charles Smith, Ron Stratton, Terry Thompson, Kendra Weis, Bobby Hunt, Seth Kirchner, Rubin Pringle
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