Trail Legend: Zippo LTD

Trail Legend: Zippo LTD The bay gelding’s show career spanned 16 years and 5,735.5 points in all divisions.   By Larri Jo Starkey for The American Quarter Horse Journal Zippo LTD’s show career spanned 16 years and 5,735.5 points in all divisions from youth to open, making him the second highest point-earner in AQHA history. […]

El Alazan Viejo: The Story of Old Sorrel

El Alazan Viejo: The Story of Old Sorrel The “plain old cow horse” of King Ranch. Courtesy of AQHA Bob Kleberg, manager of the King Ranch, walked out to look over a jump course that carpenters had constructed in one of the pastures. His wife, Helen, who raised hunter-jumpers, had ordered the construction of a […]

Before He Was ‘Louie’

Before He Was ‘Louie’ From reined cow horse to reining then barrel racing, Lisa Lockhart’s An Oakie With Cash gives his all every time. Courtesy of The American Quarter Horse Journal | By Katie Navarra An Oakie With Cash is any breeder’s dream: He inherited the best from both parents. He’s cowy, he can drop […]

The Big Freeze: Horse Hydration

The Big Freeze: Horse Hydration Keep your horse hydrated in the cold winter months with tips from these experts. Courtesy of AQHA In some areas of the country, winter means below-freezing temperatures around the clock. This means that water available for horses to drink can often freeze solid, leaving horses searching for snow to quench […]

Travel Requirements for the All American Quarter Horse Congress

Travel Requirements for the All American Quarter Horse Congress Review the updated veterinarian inspection requirements for horses entering Ohio from states reporting vesicular stomatitis cases. Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association On September 16, the Ohio Department of Agriculture announced new veterinary inspection requirements for horses entering Ohio from states reporting vesicular stomatitis cases. This […]

Select World Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced

Select World Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2019 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan). Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association AQHA Professional Horsemen from around the country are teaming up to provide free Ride the […]

Horse Owner Natural Disaster Preparedness

Horse Owner Natural Disaster Preparedness With these tips for proper preparation, you can help protect your horse from natural disasters. Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association Depending on where you live, several natural disasters could be a potential threat to your horse. Tornadoes, wildfires, flooding and hurricanes may seem like hopeless situations, but taking precautions […]

National Day of the Cowboy

National Day of the Cowboy The American Quarter Horse Foundation’s celebration of the National Day of the Cowboy drew a big crowd in Amarillo. The American Quarter Horse Foundation hosted 1,800 people on July 27 at the National Day of the Cowboy celebration at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. […]

The Youth are Our Future

The Youth are Our Future AQHA is excited to announce that this will be the largest Ford Youth World in AQHA history! Courtesy of aqha.com | By AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines Ford Youth World – Making History The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is just around the corner. After processing entries, […]

AQHA Biosecurity: It’s All About the Horse

AQHA Biosecurity: It’s All About the Horse AQHA implements new biosecurity measures to protect the health of the American Quarter Horse while traveling and competing at AQHA-approved events. Courtesy of AQHA.com Biosecurity is a top priority of show personnel when planning and hosting an AQHA championship show. The American Quarter Horse Association is adding a […]