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The Tom Powers National stallion trust boasts over three hundred stallions each year. Started in 1992, the funds received from

Qualifying points have been announced for the 2018 Adequan® Select World Championship Show.

Patterns are now available for the 2017 Quarter Horse Congress.

Top exhibitors and Paint Horses were recognized for their achievements at the APHA World Championship Show

Three students representing Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, proudly showed two weanling colts from their university’s breeding program.

Four years since its inception, emotions still ran high during the Lynn Simons Memorial Halter Futurity.

In a bold partnership between APHA and the World Conformation Horse Association, the two organizations joined forces to make halter enthusiasts an offer they couldn’t refuse.

The world’s most talented Appaloosas, exhibitors, owners, and trainers are gearing up for the premier event in the Appaloosa industry- the 2017 World Championship Appaloosa Show.

These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.

Two Amateur exhibitors were rewarded for their academic achievements during the 2017 APHA World Championship Show.

New to the 2017 APHA World Championship Show lineup were the inaugural Performance Halter classes.

A pair of Western pleasure classes on September 23 served as the capstone of the 2017 Farnam Pleasure Stakes.

Payouts were big and excitement ran high during the APHA Platinum Non-Pro Weanling Breeders’ Futurity classes September 23.

The American Paint Horse Association’s HorseIQ World Championship Judging Contest brought Collegiate and Youth teams to Fort Worth.

The Farnam Hunter Under Saddle Stakes showcases some of APHA’s most talented young hunter horses.

SmartPak is celebrating 18 years of using its smarts to power healthy horses and happy riders.

[source: AQHA.com] To read the full article on AQHA.com, click here. When Stuart Thompson’s daughter, Jane, went to college on

From a world title to a wedding proposal, September 20 was a big day for Carlee Christian of Azle, Texas.

APHA introduces new app for APHA World Show which kicks off September 20.

It’s time to get ready for blanket season, and SmartPak is the smartest place to do that.

Fall booster vaccines should be considered as a part of your overall vaccination protocol.

[source: AQHA.com] To see the full list on AQHA.com, click here. As fall sets in, championship season is on the

Help Support AjPHA President Anna Lia Sullivan’s project, the CHAMPs Challenge, by donating NEW or USED tack & supplies at the 2017 APHA World Show!

The entry deadline of November 3 is fast approaching for the Boehringer Ingelheim AQHA World Championship Show Collegiate Horse Judging Contest at the 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.

Country star Dwight Yoakum will be headlining the Quarter Horse Congress’ “Country at the Congress” event.

The final deadline for entries to be included in the Sale catalog for the 51st Annual Congress Super Sale is Friday, September 15th.

SmartPak is excited to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of their ColiCare program.

Until further evaluation by the IHSA executive committee, as of Aug. 30, 2017, any college or university that elects to join the National Equestrian Collegiate Association (NCEA) will be ineligible to join the IHSA.

These rule changes for 2018 will affect tie-down classes, as well as the use of furosemide (Lasix®) in show horses.

The Select all-around amateur is Jim Bound of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Gumz Farms is excited to welcome AQHA and APHA registered stallion, The Gentlemans Club, to their 2018 stallion lineup.

Colored horses from three different associations will gather for the Color Breed Congress, Nov. 3 – 11, 2017.

Fix Ulcers with Forgage – The horse has evolved as a grazing animal; forage plays a pivotal role in equine health…

Olivia and Alexia Tordoff may be young, but they show they have what it takes to excel in the show ring both physically and mentally.

AQHA crowns the 2017 Nutrena Senior Athletes of the Show at the Adequan® Select World.

Palm Partnership Training is excited to announce the lucky winner of the October 2017 Western Dressage Clinic enrollment.

APHA is teaming up with the Texas Equine Veterinary Association to offer aid to the horses and horse owners affected by Hurricane Harvey.

The Silver Dollar Circuit has solidified its February dates for next year.

Join us for the 7th Annual Fallen Horseman Memorial Horse Show to be held Labor Day weekend, September 2-3, 2017, at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio.

SmartPak’s exclusive fly spray is a hit amongst customers

The AAEP Foundation’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund is accepting aid to help horses in Texas, Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Harvey.

On Saturday August 26th Banta Performance Horses shared the news,  congratulating Tony and Madison Wood on the purchase of Touch. 

Masterson Farms, LLC, the home of RL Best Of Sudden, today announced that it will close his book to outside mares for the 2018 breeding season.

The 2017 AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan, kicked off August 25 at the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo.

The American Quarter Horse Association is moving the year-end awards banquet to November in Oklahoma City.

The World Conformation Horse Association reports increased memberships and futurity entries.

Bocoy Stables is owned and operated by a young women whom as a child and then, again, in her teens

Bidding is now open for the two August Internet Auctions from Professional Horse Services, LLC.

Following a brief hiatus from the trade show circuit Good Ride Life Apparel will ride its way back to horse enthusiasts this fall as a corporate partner of the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress.

The 2017 European Championships were recently held in Kreuth, Germany.

It is with a heavy heart that we have learned of the passing of the talented, up-and-coming sire, The Rock.

Entries are still being accepted for the 51st Annual Congress Super Sale.

The Great Lakes Paint Horse Championship was a hit in 2017, taking place June 16–18 in conjunction with the Michigan Paint Horse Club Summer Mixer show in Hastings, Michigan.

North Farm is excited to welcome AQHA/APHA stallion, Just Expect It, to their stallion roster for 2018.

The NSBA World Show kicked off August 12 and will run through August 20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

NSBA is excited to announce that Taya Kyle, wife of former Navy Seal Chris Kyle, will be a special guest and will join the Veteran riders and their families as part of the NSBA Foundation’s Heroes on Horses program on August 19-20.

Thank you so much to Bree Hokana for sending these amazing photos from the Western Pleasure Finals, and congratulations to

The Internet Horse Auction catalogs are open to shop horses entered in the 2 August auctions from Professional Horse Service, LLC.

Bree Hokana has provided us beautiful shots throughout this week at the Ford Youth World and today is no exception!

Marking a 233 for the win on this incredibly challenging course with her partner Chex Is The Choice.

Competitors came from across the country for the chance to earn a world championship title in the Boehringer Ingelheim AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest.

AQHA is now accepting host-site bids for the 2018-2020 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships.

Pleasurehorse.com is very excited to introduce you to guest blogger, Brynn Campbell, who will be checking in with us during the 2017 Ford Youth World in Oklahoma City!

The 2017 AQHYA World Show western pleasure prelims  saw 70 fantastic horses competing for the chance to make it back

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Bree Hokana has been kind enough to send us some incredible shots from the 2017 Ford Youth World Trail.

Many many thanks to Bree Hokana for sharing these great photos with us!

The finalized results and payouts from the Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity are now available.

This issue brings you all the winners that YOU, the readers, voted for to recognize the best in the industry in the 3rd Annual Pleasurehorse.com/Show Horse Today Readers’ Choice Awards.

The incentive program will see its last payouts in the next few years.

Top Exhibitors and Stallion Owners Share Their Horse’s Theme Song by Robyn Duplisea Have you ever watched professional sports and

Pleasurehorse.com sends our heartfelt condolences to Stephanie Moore on the passing of Truly Priceless.

The 2017 World Sale will take place on November 3rd in conjunction with the World Championship ApHC Show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

As the industry mourns and remembers beloved photographer Don Trout, details have been released for the upcoming celebration of his life.

These AQHA Professional Horsemen will teach the Ride the Pattern clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2017 AQHA Select World Championship Show.

Congratulations to Southern Sweetie Pie, exhibitor Tom Williams, and owner Jean Brooks on their NSBA and World Championship in ABRA Open Yearling Lunge Line!

Entries are being accepted for two INTERNET Auctions which will close on August 23 and 24

Check out our 5 tips for taking care of your horse physically and mentally after a day of showing.

Young Appaloosa exhibitors and owners competed at the 2017 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show.

UPDATE 7/26: In a statement from his wife, Debbie, Don passed away peacefully this afternoon.  Our condolences and deepest sympathies

After a very successful and exciting 2016 Youth World Games in Kreuth, Germany, riders will venture to Fort Worth, Texas, to compete at the 2018 Youth World Games.

The fifth of six 2017 Merial AQHA Regional Championships kicks off August 10 in Monroe, Washington.

NRHA Youth excelled at a variety of events at the NRHA Derby.

AjPHA and APHA Regional Clubs came through to support the 2018 AjPHA Youth World Games by donating a total of 19 themed baskets featuring incredible goodies.

New and improved SmartFlex formulas are designed for the best value.

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association’s Executive Director, Dr. Leah Holland Fiorentino, announced some changes to be made to the structure of the NCEA National Championship beginning in 2018.

The Open Horse Show Association (OHSA) congratulates our 2016 National Overall High Point winner, Katie Ridgeway, 17, and Rapt in Assets.

Bidding will close on July 19th and 20th for the 2 July Auctions from Professional Horse Services, LLC.

The World Conformation Horse Association is pleased to announce the inductees to the 2017 WCHA Hall of Fame.

You don’t want to miss out on the chance to vote for your favorites in our industry!  Voting closes tonight

The 2017 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show features fun activities for youth to participate in inside and outside of the ring.

Qualify now for your chance to compete for $105,000 in added prize money in halter classes at the 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.

New officers and directors for 2017-18 were elected at the 2017 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo

The AjPHA World Show offered over $140,000 in scholarship prizes to AjPHA members competing at the show.