The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is excited to announce the newest member to its Million Dollar Sire line up, Einstein (AQHA Great Resolve). Einstein is the 26th stallion to become an NRHA Million Dollar Sire, putting him alongside the likes of Smart Spook, Gunner, Nu Chex To Cash and many other greats. Sired by …
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Quarter Horse Association of Alberta has much to be proud of! Over 2,800 entries swarmed Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta, this week for the Canadian Quarter Horse Nationals & Goldrush Futurities. This year\’s Canadian National Show held a very special futurity class – The non-pro Western Pleasure …
By far one of the most prominent horse events in February is the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo, beginning February 14 and running through to February 24. It’s held at the beautiful WestWorld facility and whether Arabians are your breed of choice or not, this show is a must-see if you’re in the area. This …
Lokota Chic, a 2004 AQHA reining stallion (Smart Chic OLena X Mizzen Topsail) of Bar K2 Ranch in Langley, BC, has made his mark at the AQHA World Show in 2012. With a score of 213.5 the talented stud spun a AQHA World Show Intermediate Amateur Bronze title (missing the champion\’s score by point five …
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is wrapped up for 2012. The show boasted a list of talented Canadian showmen and horses at the top of their game. From October 5th to 28th at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, there were 19, 861 class entries (an 10.4 percent increase from 2011), with over 5,000 …
This article is part of Mark Sheridan’s lesson series, on the basics of horsemanship. HOW DO I GIVE MY HORSEMANSHIP PATTERNS THE POLISHED LOOK THAT CAN WIN, AND WHAT ARE THE FIRST THINGS THAT CATCH YOUR EYE AS A JUDGE This article will be the final installment in the series of riding correct competitive horsemanship patterns. I …
The AQHA Region One Championships took place at the Tacoma Unit in Spanaway, Wash., from August 14-19, 2012. This was the first year that Washington has hosted an AQHA Region One Championship show. The successful event exhibited over 1095 entries; including the cattle classes, All Breed and concurrent AQHA classes. Previous championships have taken place in Redmond Oregon, Nampa …
Saddle up and make plans now to attend to the upcoming American Quarter Horse Association Region Two Championship Show and AQHA shows in Rapid City, South Dakota. Bring your horse and join in on a fun and exciting way to meet new people, achieve personal goals, and earn prizes while showing your American Quarter Horse! …
SUBMITTED BY MARNIE SOMERS, CANADIAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Canada was one of 15 countries which recently participated at the 2012 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup, held July 21 to 29, in Kreuth, Germany. The Canadian team scored four gold and two bronze individual medals. Championship buckles were won in the cutting and hunt seat …
