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Live Video Coverage of American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup

ByAssociate Editor

The American Quarter Horse Journal, June 29, 2010 – Live video coverage will be available for spectators wanting to watch this year’s American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup July 3-11 in Oklahoma City. With teams made up of American Quarter Horse Youth Association members from 16 countries, spectators from all over the world can enjoy…

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USEF to Award USEF Shetland Member High Point Awards at 2010 Shetland Pony Congress Show

ByAssociate Editor

Morton, IL (June 21, 2010) – Small equines from all across the nation who attend the 122nd Shetland Pony Congress Show this year will not only compete for National Championship titles but will also have the chance to win one of the new USEF Shetland Member High Point Awards provided by the United States Equestrian…

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AQHA Launches Full Circle

ByAssociate Editor

Formerly known as Greener Pastures, the program serves to reunite horses and previous owners. America’s Horse, June 21, 2010 – 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…

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BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program

ByAssociate Editor

Americans are passionate about wild horses and burros, and there are many different, often conflicting, perspectives about how they should be managed. The BLM is committed to bridging these differences by working closely with our partners, stakeholders, the public and our employees to develop a strategy and find solutions that are best for wild horses…

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Madeleine Pickens Hosts a Tribute to the Native American & Horse Nation

ByAssociate Editor

Dear Friends, On May 20th, Boone and I hosted a Tribute to the Native American & Horse Nation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the Native American in Washington, DC.  It was an unforgettable evening to celebrate America’s heritage by honoring the American Mustang, the Native American and our Military.  The United States Navy band…

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Fred Whitfield & Hunter Herrin to Compete for $10k at Battle in the Saddle Match Roping

ByAssociate Editor

The American Quarter Horse Journal, May 24, 2010 – 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…

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Miniature Therapy Horse Proves She Is Magic When She Is Named AARP’s “Most Heroic Pet in America”

ByAssociate Editor

Morton, Ill. (May 24, 2010) – Strebors Black Magic On Demand, a Miniature Horse registered with the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR), is spreading a special form of magic as a therapy horse. Known to her many fans as Magic, the black mini with blue eyes was recently named the “Most Heroic Pet in America”…

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AHJF Embraces USHJA

ByAssociate Editor

Two Organizations Now Become One “Now is the right time,” commented Geoff Teall, a note of enthusiasm in his voice at the prospect of having the strength and programs of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation (AHJF) now go to supporting the similar goals of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and its Foundation. Since its…

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NFHJA and FCHJA Hunter Jumper Equitation Schooling Horse Show Is Last Weekend in May

ByAssociate Editor

NFHJA (North Florida Hunter Jumper Association) and FCHJA (First Coast Hunter JumperAssociation) will be again sharing a horse show weekend in May. FCHJA will be Saturday, May 29th and NFHJA will be Sunday, May 30th.  We hope everyone will do their best to exhibit at both shows.  It is sure to be an affordable weekend…

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Artist Wayne Baize Creates Signature Painting for 2010 America’s Horse in Art

ByAssociate Editor

America’s Horse, May 11, 2010 – 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…