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The Best In The West Futurity is open to Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas.

USRider would like to remind equestrians of a few tire strategies to make travel less stressful.

SmartPak would like to congratulate all of its sponsored riders for an incredible 2015 show season.

Lisa Nelle Limited Edition Pre-Order Now Available Introducing our latest limited edition show jacket. We’ve embellished our true black jacket

The Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc. is excited to announce its 60th anniversary.

APC, Inc., maker of the LIFELINE® brand of equine performance products is pleased to announce its newest addition to Team LIFELINE: Will Knabenshue, all-around trainer and judge for both the AQHA and NSBA.

In 2016, LIFELINE Equine will be sharing tips from Team LIFELINE members.

The Silver Dollar Circuit announced today that they will be offering a new 3 Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity at the 2016 show slated for March 15-20 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The All American Quarter Horse Congress (AAHQC) is announcing the addition of English Equitation to the National Youth Activity Team Tournament (NYATT) competition during the AAQHC in October 2016.

The Missouri Quarter Horse Association’s inaugural equine summit offers numerous opportunities to judge, watch, ride and learn.

After a booming 2015, ​APHA’s Paint Horse Championships are returning to Zone shows around the world in 2016.

Breedings from 30 quality Appaloosa stallions and approved outcrosses are available for purchase at a special buy it now price at www.equineauctiononline.com.

NSBA welcomes 9 new judges to its roster in 2016.

Time is running out to get your bids in for the Professional Horse Service’s January Online Auction which ends tonight at 7 p.m. EST.

The APHA Executive Committee moved to continue awarding points at the APHA World Championship Shows but will no longer count those points toward Breeders’ Trust payouts and year-end award standings.

Equestrian will continue as a Division II collegiate sport.

With permission from Sun Circuit we have the patterns from the show for you to try at home.

Pleasurehorse.com would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of the great reining stallion, Trashadeous.

Access entry forms for the AQHA Level 1 Championships, along with important new changes to qualifying rules.

Pleasurehorse.com is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of AQHA stallion, Iron Age, on January 14th due to complications from colic.

We talked with pros Holly Hover, Charlie Cole, Jim Searles, and Bob Avila to see what pointers they had for managing those show ring jitters.

The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission and Executive Committee modify the AQHA stewards program and announce new regional stewards.

James Performance Horses has made the decision to offer Reprized for sale through Professional Horse Services’ January Online Auction.

NRHA celebrates Smart Like Juice ascending to Three Million Dollar Sire status.

NAWD is pleased to announce three exciting new scholarship program in 2016.

Learn some useful tips to succeed in Ranch Riding with Debbie Cooper and Gary Roberts.

Eleven World Champions are featured in the 130 horses Selling in the January Online Auctions, as well as the Complete Dispersal of AQHA Leading Breeder of Halter ROM, James Kifer’s JMK Quarter Horses.

Masterson Farms LLC is sad to inform the industry of the passing of the great mare, Dotevita.

We caught up with several competitors at the Arizona Sun Circuit to find out what they do professionally when they’re not showing.

Exhibitors share their best-kept secrets for memorizing patterns for horsemanship, showmanship and trail.

The Western Dressage Association® of America (WDAA) is delighted to announce that, beginning with 2016, the Western Dressage World Championship Show will be organized and hosted under the WDAA brand.

AQHA judge, Holly Hover, explains what makes up penalty and maneuver points in Trail classes.

Twenty-five young horsemen and -women have been selected to participate in the 2015-16 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.

Learn more about some of the businesses at the Arizona Sun Circuit Trade Show.

Learn some tips to ask the pros at your next show.

Renowned reining trainer, Bob Avila, shares some valuable tips to improve your patterns.

SmartPak sponsored a Trail Clinic for day one of Sun Circuit, and what a clinic it was!

Follow our exclusive coverage of the 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit!

The National Reining Horse Association is gearing up for a spectacular 2016, and the best way to start the celebration is to celebrate all new and returning members!

Five applicants have been selected to represent Team USA at the 2016 Youth World Games.

Determining the Nutritional Needs of Broodmares and Foals

The Scottsdale, Arizona event is off to a soggy start that has delayed much of the show schedule.

The new show season is underway! Check out these photos and results from the January 2-5 circuit in Tampa, Florida.

The tentative schedules for the 2016 AQHA Central, AQHA West and Nutrena East Level 1 Championships are available online.

View results and candids from the December 28-31 circuit in Tampa, Florida.

You’re invited to kick off the 2016 show season at one of the biggest AQHA shows on the West Coast.

Professional Horse Services will accept entries for the 2 January Auctions through January 4th, or until the auctions fill.

Many thanks to Kelsey Smith for sending these great candids from the Florida Gold Coast Circuit!  Tampa is always a

[source: AQHA.com] To read the full article on AQHA.com. 1.     First, we tip our hats to the American

The result of rule changes passed March ​2 at the 2015 APHA Convention—along with other policy or program changes—mean there will be a few things different for Paint exhibitors in 2016.

Special thanks to Wavelength Design for providing these great candids from the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast Circuits

While horses are very comfortable in cold conditions, and most travel well in the winter, it is still a big question as to whether you should be throwing on a blanket or leaving it at the barn.

The first portion of the Florida Gold Coast has wrapped up in Tampa, and boasted over 1,200 entries per judge across all divisions.

This year’s Stallion Service Auction began December 20, 2015 and will end December 30, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time.

As we wind down yet another year, we’ll take a look back at some of 2015’s most popular articles on Pleasurehorse.com.

Qualifying points have been announced for the 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.

The Christmas gifts are opened, and it’s the time of year where everyone flocks to sunny Tampa, Florida for several weeks of showing and fun in the sun.

Merry Christmas from Pleasurehorse.com!

NSBA has announced several changes to their Breeders Championship Futurity (BCF) for 2016.

A major aspect of convention involves National Directors voting on rule change proposals that will help shape the future of our association.

Palm Beach-based Event Promises Three Days of Education, Competition and Camaraderie for Student Riders

During the 2015 show season at the Airfield 4H Conference Center in Wakefield, Virginia, a new show series was started.

The ApHC Stallion Service Auction opened yesterday and will run through 12 PM EST, December 30, 2015.

In what might be seen as a thaw in Congressional relations, a bi-partisan tax bill, with multiple provisions favorable to the horse industry, has now been passed by Congress.

APHA halter exhibitors with Breeders’ Trust-enrolled horses will have the chance during the 2016 APHA World Championship Show to compete for significantly larger purses under recent modifications to the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity approved by the APHA Executive Committee.

“Bella” holds strong, while “Blue” makes a comeback as one of America’s favorite horse names.

This year’s ApHC Stallion Service Auction will begin on December 20, 2015 and end on December 30, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Eastern Time.

A number of APHA judges stepped outside the world of Paint Horses this fall when they accepted invitations to judge at major events throughout the horse industry.

Develop a secure seat, strong legs and incredible rhythm with these equestrian exercises.

IHSA Nationals will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2016 and 2017.

Don’t let these important deadlines pass you by.

Pleasehorse.com is saddened to learn of the passing of Lise von Uhlit on Tuesday, 12/8.

December 15 is the deadline to nominate ApHC weanlings and yearlings for the World Show Two Year-Old Incentive Classes.

Before you hit your winter circuits and kick off the new year, be sure you’ve completed your Amateur and Novice card applications.

All bids must be in by 5 PM EST today, Sunday December 13.

The 2015 Time to Ride Challenge reached a grand total of 41,428 new horse enthusiasts throughout the summer-long program.

The inaugural Midwest Paint Horse Championship took place September 26–27 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in conjunction with the Zone 5 Show.

Sun Circuit offers big money, big classes and big action January 8-17 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The legendary gray stallion was euthanized December 9 due to complications of old age.

There are only a few hours left to donate a breeding to the 2016 ApHC Stallion Service Auction, taking place December 20-30, 2015.

Each year at the APHA World Championship Show, champions are crowned in events ranging from roping to halter to hunter under saddle—but a select group of horses are presented with special awards designed to remember the great horses who came before them.

The AQHA Executive Committee has provided an update to the lip chain rule starting in 2016.

Qualifying methods are announced for the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West and AQHA Central Level 1 Championships.

Leah Fiorentino’s first year as the executive director of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association hasn’t been a quiet ride.

Casey Deary and Shes OuttaYourLeague battle Franco Bertolani and Inferno Sixty Six for the win at the 50th running of the National Reining Horse Association Futurity.

The Bushy Park Farm Online Production Sale will begin closing tonight, Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Bidding for the December Online Auction will close on Wednesday, December 9 at the same time.

Bidding for the 14th Annual Audrey Grace Benefit Auction begins today!

The American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horsemen’s Council raised $21,620 for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund through an online auction that took place during the 2015 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show.

These Irons Are Hot has announced the launch of a newly redesigned website just in time for the 2016 breeding season.

The Auction will run Monday December 7th until Sunday December 13th, 5 PM EASTERN TIME.

By signing up to receive our monthly online magazine, Show Horse Today, via email, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to Back On Track’s online store.

Cooper Quarter Horses would like to extend a sincere congratulations to all competitors at the AQHA, APHA and ApHC World Shows.

American Quarter Horses make a difference every day at this equine-assisted activities and therapies program.