We would like to extend our sincerest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Carl Yamber following his recent passing after a prolonged hospital stay. Carl’s smiling face was a frequent site at all of the AQHA majors, and he will be sorely missed. A close family friend has indicated that details regarding […]
Continue reading …A pillar of the APHA staff and Paint racing community, Karen’s APHA journey began in January 1996 in the Registration/Processing Department. She eventually moved to the Performance Department as racing coordinator and was later promoted to director of racing in 2003.
Continue reading …Schroeder will forever be recognized throughout the industry as a true horseman for all disciplines. He has conquered every event and has a proven show record of 100+ world and reserve world championships in AQHA, American Paint Horse Association and Appaloosa Horse Club; the World’s Greatest Horseman reserve title, and National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity limited open and reserve champion titles. In 1999, Schroeder was awarded the AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year title.
Continue reading …Charlie Sasser, a lifetime APHA member, longtime state director and Paint promoter from Seguin, Texas, died December 13 following a battle with COVID-19.
Continue reading …The Snooty Fox passed away peacefully the morning after my now husband, Jordan, and I got married. Although there is never a good time to lose an animal, I personally felt the timing couldn’t have been more heartbreaking. From the high to the low, it was the most emotional 24 hours of my life. As I have tried to process it all, I can’t help but feel maybe Snooty knew all along.
Continue reading …“She was more than a horse, more than a teammate, and more than a friend… She was family. Until I see you again my sweet girl, my best gal, all my heart.”
Continue reading …He wasn’t just an exceptional partner for Bella. He was a member of the family. “He was our family pet,” Jennifer says. “He loved licorice. Bella often shared it with him, ‘Lady and the Tramp’ style. There are not many horses you could trust that way.”
Continue reading …“Billy was an outstanding horseman in the true nature of the word,” declared noted trainer and AQHA judge Al Dunning. “He competed to the highest level in many events and was an icon in AQHA. Billy was a gentleman, a great family man and a real cowboy.”
Continue reading …We’re saddened by the death of another great show horse that passed away recently. Design By Leaguer was born April 15, 1993, lived a tremendous life and show career, and passed September 20th, 2020 at the ripe, old age of 27.
Continue reading …We were so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Emily Maul’s beloved, gray gelding, Only Temptation. We have had the pleasure of interviewing Emily about “Lefty” for many years now. Our thoughts and prayers are with her during this sad time. Scroll below to see some of our favorite articles and photos that […]
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