Quarter Horse
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Announces Inductees for 2011
Three stallions, one couple and two men make up next year’s class of inductees to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.
Mr San Peppy, Skipper W and Streakin Six, as well as Douglas and Nancy Dear, Joe Kirk Fulton, and Frank Howell will be honored at ceremonies during the 2011 AQHA Convention in March in Grapevine, Texas.
“These horses, horse owners and breeders have contributed their best to continuing the legacy of the American Quarter Horse,” said Don Treadway Jr., AQHA executive vice president. “We’re proud to be able to honor them as they deserve.”
Aug 28, 2010, 14:44
Quarter Horse
Randy Paul Moves To American West Quarter Horses
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| Randy Paul |
NRHA Million Dollar Rider Randy Paul announced this week that he will be relocating his training operation, Xtreme Performance Horses, to American West Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona, effective Sept. 1. Randy is looking forward to the new opportunity to train at the excellent facilities offered at American West, and he’s just down the road from his former training home at Rancho Oso Rio, owned by Jim and Pat Warren.
“This gives me an opportunity to train more horses for the public, and spend equal time training cow horses and reining horses,” Paul explained.
Aug 20, 2010, 19:04
Quarter Horse
The Original Cowboy entered in the Reichert Celebration 2 YO Maiden
Watch for "The Original Cowboy" - winner of the 2009 Reichert Celebration Harris Maiden Longe Line Futurity is entered in the 2010 Reichert Celebration Equine Sports Medicine $250,000 Two Year old Maiden Challenge. The class is scheduled for Saturday, August 14th.
The beautiful two year old red roan colt by RL Best of Sudden and out of Bonita Sonya Pine will be exhibited by Kenny Lakins from Ohio. The colt was bred by Rodney and Beth Dabagian of Bonita Quarter Horses.
Aug 6, 2010, 11:21
Quarter Horse
Cowgirl U joins with AQHA Professional Horsemen for an informational horse event in New Jersey
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| Join Cowgirl U for a skill-building event with industry leaders. |
The National Cowgirl Museum's Cowgirl University, Cowgirl U, will head east to Augusta, New Jersey, on August 27-29 for a one-of-a-kind event featuring horsemanship, trail riding and mounted shooting.
Many of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame's honorees first called the eastern United States home before the lure of the West drew them from their roots. The Cowgirl U event will profile expert sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who was born in Ohio and performed in nearby New York City with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Cowgirl U attendees will also be able to bring their own horses to the Peter J. Cofrancesco Memorial Quarter Horse Show, where AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year Jeffrey Pait, joined by leading professionals Tammy and Garry McAllister, T.R. Potts, Gary Weeks and Tom Riely, will provide lessons on recognizing good conformation, instruction on horsemanship and trail-riding skills and a mounted shooting demonstration by champion Karl Bauer.
Aug 6, 2010, 11:13
Quarter Horse
Region Four Championship: After years on the sideline, this "show mom" is finding her own time to shine.
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| Denise and Courtney Firth with their two new Montana Silversmiths trophy buckles. |
As Denise Firth of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, walked Shanghai Impression out of the Ohio Expo Center coliseum on Thursday, she was grinning from ear to ear. And her daughter/coach, Courtney Firth, was finally breathing.
That smile-worthy run was good enough to net Denise and "Shanghai" a win in their novice amateur working hunter class at the AQHA Region Four Championship in Columbus, Ohio. Denise is a longtime show mom, having supported Courtney, 21, throughout her youth and now her amateur career. And Shanghai, 15, has been part of the family for the past decade and has earned Courtney three championships at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, multiple placings at Congress and the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show and several Montana Silversmiths belt buckles from AQHA Regional Championships.
But this pairing with Denise was special.
Jul 27, 2010, 11:03
Quarter Horse
Fundamentals, Friends and Fun Highlight the 2010 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup
Imagine being the grandmother of two horse-loving teenagers – one in the United States and the other in the United Kingdom – and having the opportunity to watch both of them show at the same event. This was Donna Cocks’ story at the 2010 American Quarter Horse Youth World Show in July in Oklahoma City.
The Youth World Cup, which started in 1986, is an educational and leadership-based event for youth members from around the world that is held every other year. The culmination of the event is a showcasing of skills learned in an atmosphere of friendly competition. It gives youth a unique opportunity to learn in a hands-on setting with other international youth horse enthusiasts. At this year’s Youth World Cup, there were teams representing 16 different countries.
Jul 27, 2010, 10:54
Quarter Horse
New Look for AQHA.com
AQHA’s Web team is pleased to launch the public beta release of the new-and-improved aqha.com, located at beta.aqha.com. This is only a preview of the future site and is in the public testing phase.
Please note that much of the functionality is still in progress. To conduct regular AQHA business, please continue to use aqha.com.
AQHA members and users are encouraged to take a moment to visit the beta site at beta.aqha.com, and use the comment feature at the bottom to tell us what you think about the overall design and navigation. Or simply e-mail us at beta@aqha.org with your comments and suggestions.
Jul 27, 2010, 09:17
Quarter Horse
New Rules for AQHA Novice Competitors
Beginning July 1, 2010, American Quarter Horse Association novice exhibitors will be allowed to show any American Quarter Horse in AQHA novice classes, regardless of ownership. Previously, AQHA rules required novice exhibitors to show a horse owned by a family member (Rule 403(a)(5)), through a lease (Rule 405(c)) or with an official novice permit.
The goal of this rule change is to encourage novice competitors to try a new event on an experienced horse while helping the exhibitor gain confidence and more experience. As current rules state, once the novice exhibitor has earned 25 lifetime points in a class, he or she is ineligible to compete in that class the following year as a novice, with or without a permit.
Jul 17, 2010, 10:16
Quarter Horse
Putting Practice to Work: Exhibitors at the AQHA Regional Championships put all of their practice to work, try out some new classes and take home some great prizes
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| Kadra Lee Dunlap pilots her gelding, Rebel Jim McCloud, through a trail class at AQHA's Region Eight Regional Championship in Wichita, Kansas. |
If you've ever been to one of our regional championships, you know that by the end of the second day, you pretty much know the names of all of the horses and the exhibitors -- even by their exhibitor numbers -- because everyone is so friendly and they all want to try out nearly every class they're eligible for.
At Region Eight in Wichita, Kansas, Kadra Lee Dunlap -- Exhibitor 454 -- and her 4-year-old gelding, Rebel Jim McCloud, were one of the many memorable exhibitor pairs I met.
"Jim" is used by Kadra and her husband, Mark, to move cattle, fix fence and all kinds of other chores on their place near Grant, Oklahoma. He's good and "ranch broke." So it wasn't a surprise to see that Kadra and Jim weren't afraid to try many of the disciplines -- western and English -- at Region Eight.
Jul 16, 2010, 15:00
Quarter Horse
State Fair Park to Host Equine Event With an Estimated $300,000 in Purses
The inaugural Battle in the Saddle is just a few weeks away. As the excitement begins to boil, competitors are closing in to entry deadlines. Enter the cutting and working cow horse classes by June 20, 5 p.m., to avoid penalties and late fees. State Fair Park and the American Quarter Horse Association have teamed to present this first-of-its-kind equestrian event beginning July 5, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Battle in the Saddle, owned by Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and managed by AQHA, will be a premier equine competition showcasing five western disciplines.
Beginning July 5 and continuing through July 10, 2010, at State Fair Park, competitors will shoot it out in five fast-paced, exciting events: reining, working cow horse, roping, cutting and ranch horse competition. Open to all breeds, horses and riders will compete for their share of more than $130,000 in added money, contributing to an estimated $300,000 in purses.
Jul 1, 2010, 10:35
Quarter Horse
AQHA Launches Full Circle
American Quarter Horse owners love their horses – past, present and future – and many want to keep track of those horses even after they are sold.
The American Quarter Horse Association developed the Full Circle program to reunite breeders and previous owners with horses they remember well. Through the free Full Circle program, AQHA members will be able to indicate on a horse’s registration certificate that if the horse ever becomes unwanted, unusable or simply ready for retirement, the member will – if possible – assist in providing or finding a suitable home.
Jul 1, 2010, 10:24
Quarter Horse
Order Your 2010 AQHA World Show Program Now
Again this year, the 2010 AQHA World Championship Show Souvenir Program will be printed and mailed separately from the magazine at the request of subscribers to The American Quarter Horse Journal for free. The program will be mailed with the November Journal, and it will include all class entries in draw order, a complete world show schedule and details about the special events and activities at this year’s event.
Programs must be ordered before August 15 by visiting https://www.aqha.com/magazines/wsprogram.html or calling (800) 291-7323. The program is equally available to nonsubscribers of the Journal for $5.
Jul 1, 2010, 10:05
Quarter Horse
AQHA: How to Qualify for the World Equestrian Games
With fewer than 100 days until the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, excitement is mounting. But which reiners will be representing Team USA? The selection process culminates next month with the United States Equestrian Federation Open Reining Championship, which is being held as part of Battle in the Saddle. Thirty horses will be competing for five spots on the team.
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Jul 1, 2010, 10:04
Quarter Horse
Live Video Coverage of American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup
With teams made up of American Quarter Horse Youth Association members from 16 countries, spectators from all over the world can enjoy the exciting leadership and educational clinics, and Olympic-style competition thanks to America’s Horse TV.
To watch the Youth World Cup, visit www.americashorse.tv/youthworldcup.html for free live-streaming videos starting Saturday, July 3, through Sunday, July 11. To view the schedule of events, including clinics and competition times, visit www.aqha.com/youth/activities/ywc/2010/YWC_schedule.pdf. Please note trail will be judged “at-will” on Thursday, July 8, and Saturday, July 10. Video coverage of all trail competitors will be replayed 30 minutes following the last class each day.
Jul 1, 2010, 10:01
Quarter Horse
This Former AQHYA President Is No Wallflower
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| AQHYA President Cait Kerber bid farewell at the 2010 Youth Excellence Seminar and AQHYA Convention June 24-26 in Amarillo. Photo by Tom Schmidt. |
No Wallflower; This Missouri girl prefers to be hands-on with her horses and with AQHYA.
Cait Kerber started riding horses when she was 8. Two years later, she got her first American Quarter Horse, a sorrel gelding named Iron Prairie Cat, aka “Elvis.” At the age of 12, Cait started competing with Elvis in AQHA novice all-around events.
Cait and Elvis went their separate ways in 2006. Since then, she has shown A Strollin Fantasy, aka “Gump,” in novice all-around; Good N Roan, aka “Blue,” in youth western pleasure; and Bostons Bongo Boy, aka “Woody,” in youth hunter under saddle. In 2008, she qualified Blue for the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show in western pleasure, and in 2009, she qualified Woody for hunter under saddle.
Jun 30, 2010, 13:35
Quarter Horse
World's Greatest Shootout set for inaugural Battle in the Saddle
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| The World's Greatest Horseman Shootout winner will win a paid entry to the 2011 World's Greatest Horseman competition. Randy Paul and Smokeelan are the 2010 World's Greatest Horseman champions. |
State Fair Park and the American Quarter Horse Association are pleased to announce an exciting new addition to Battle in the Saddle, the country’s newest equine event. The National Reined Cow Horse Association will host the World’s Greatest Horseman Shootout, a unique competition for exhibitors to experience the thrill of a prestigious competition that will award one talented competitor a paid entry into the 2011 World’s Greatest Horseman competition.
The World’s Greatest Horseman Shootout will take place during the Battle in the Saddle competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City July 5-10.
Jun 29, 2010, 10:43
Quarter Horse
State Fair Park to Host Equine Event With an Estimated $300,000 in Purses
Battle in the Saddle to feature top horses competing in five western disciplines.
The inaugural Battle in the Saddle is just a few weeks away. As the excitement begins to boil, competitors are closing in to entry deadlines. State Fair Park and the American Quarter Horse Association have teamed to present this first-of-its-kind equestrian event beginning July 5, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. Battle in the Saddle, owned by Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and managed by AQHA, will be a premier equine competition showcasing five western disciplines.
Beginning July 5 and continuing through July 10, 2010, at State Fair Park, competitors will shoot it out in five fast-paced, exciting events: reining, working cow horse, roping, cutting and ranch horse competition. Open to all breeds, horses and riders will compete for their share of more than $130,000 in added money, contributing to an estimated $300,000 in purses.
Jun 21, 2010, 11:45
Quarter Horse
AQHA and Working Ranch Cowboys Association Create Ranch Rodeo Awards
The American Quarter Horse Association has teamed with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association to recognize top horses at WRCA rodeos across the nation.
To honor the contributions ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse, AQHA is proud to sponsor a special recognition award to the top horse at every WRCA sanctioned rodeo. The special achievement by these top horses will be placed on the horse’s permanent AQHA record.
Since the earliest days of chuck wagons and roundups, the working ranch horse has earned a spot in the history of the American West. No other animal has contributed more to that history than the American Quarter Horse.
May 29, 2010, 10:02
Quarter Horse
Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting Stop Added to Battle in the Saddle
Battle in the Saddle, the country’s newest equine event has been selected as a tour stop in the National Cutting Horse Association’s Mercuria World Series of Cutting.
The Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting, is a series of eight events across the United States and Canada that draws the world's best Open cutting horses and Non-Pro riders. Each of the World Series shows offers $25,000 in added money to both the Open and Non-Pro events. The Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting at the inaugural Battle in the Saddle will take place Monday, July 5 with the finals held Wednesday evening, July 7.
“The Mercuria/NCHA World Series showcases the sport’s best seasoned horses, and attracts tens of thousands of fans,” said Jeff Hooper, Executive Director of the National Cutting Horse Association. “We are excited to add a tour stop to Battle in the Saddle, itself a unique event in our industry.”
May 29, 2010, 09:59
Quarter Horse
Artist Wayne Baize Creates Signature Painting for 2010 America’s Horse in Art
America’s Horse in Art returns to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in August, and a painting by renowned western artist Wayne Baize will be the signature piece for the third annual art show.
The public is invited to the America’s Horse in Art opening, which will take place Saturday, August 14. Many of the talented artists will be at the opening and available to discuss the inspiration for their art work. The opening will be 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum and will feature live music, hors d'œuvres and cocktails.
America’s Horse in Art: The Horse That Settled the West show and sale will continue through November 13 in the Scharbauer Gallery in the museum.
May 29, 2010, 09:58
Quarter Horse
A Quarter Horse Lover's Guide to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The world is coming to Lexington, Kentucky, this fall – the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, that is, along with all the fanfare that accompanies the year’s largest single sporting event in the United States. And the even cooler thing? AQHA and American Quarter Horses are front and center on this world stage.
AQHA is the official breed sponsor of reining, one of the eight international disciplines spotlighted at the games, September 25 – October 10. But even if you’re not a competitor or a diehard reining fan, you can still appreciate the World’s Fair atmosphere that surrounds the games. Its Equine Village will include nearly 150 educational booths and demonstrations by top-notch clinicians, equine entertainers, breed organizations and more. Its trade show will offer not-to-be-missed shopping, and there will be amazing options for wining and dining.
May 29, 2010, 09:50
Quarter Horse
Your Guide to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Guide to WEG
A Quarter Horse lover's guide to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, September 25 - October 10 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Aaron Ralston and Smart Paul Olena at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. This year, Aaron will return to the World Equestrian Games as a clinician and a TV show host.
The world is coming to Lexington, Kentucky, this fall -- the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, that is, along with all the fanfare that accompanies the year's largest single sporting event in the United States. And the even cooler thing? AQHA and American Quarter Horses are front and center on this world stage.
May 29, 2010, 09:50
Quarter Horse
AQHA and WRCA Recognize Top Rodeo Horses
Ranch Rodeo Awards
AQHA has teamed with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association to recognize top horses at WRCA rodeos across the nation.
To honor the contributions ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse, AQHA is proud to sponsor a special recognition award to the top horse at every Working Ranch Cowboys Association-sanctioned rodeo. The special achievement by these top horses will be placed on the horse's permanent AQHA record.
Since the earliest days of chuck wagons and roundups, the working ranch horse has earned a spot in the history of the American West. No other animal has contributed more to that history than the American Quarter Horse.
May 26, 2010, 11:18
Quarter Horse
Fred Whitfield and Hunter Herrin To Compete at Battle in the Saddle Match Roping
A match roping between Texan Fred Whitfield and Oklahoman Hunter Herrin will be held July 9 at the inaugural Battle in the Saddle competition at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. In the Texas versus Oklahoma duel, accuracy will be the name of the game and more than state pride is on the line. The roper with the most catches will ride away with $10,000 and a pair of commemorative Battle in the Saddle spurs.
Whitfield and Herrin, both professional tie-down ropers, will rope in five rounds for a $10,000 winner-take-all purse. State Fair Park and the American Quarter Horse Association have teamed up to present Battle in the Saddle, the first-of-its-kind equestrian event. The event is owned by Oklahoma State Fair Inc. and managed by AQHA and is a premier equine competition showcasing five western disciplines. Competitors will shoot it out in five fast-paced, exciting events: ranch horse, reining, working cow horse, roping and cutting.
May 26, 2010, 11:16
Quarter Horse
America's Horse magazine takes you behind the scenes at the National Circuit Finals Rodeo
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| PRCA ProRodeo Photo/Larry Smith |
Sometimes, it's the stories behind the stories that are the good ones.
At this year's Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo in Idaho in April, that was the case several times over. The June issue of America's Horse includes a few of the human-interest features found at the circuit finals. Here's a preview:
A Washington steer wrestler who has taken time off the rodeo road and a 12-year-old black horse nicknamed "Chainsaw" cut to the chase and pulled off a surprise on the opening night of the DNCFR. Erik Johnson of Eltopia, Washington, took over the first-round lead with a time of 5.7 seconds, beating a top field that included Luke Branquinho, the two-time world champion.
May 20, 2010, 14:50
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