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Visitors to the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Open/Amateur World Championship Paint Horse Show on November 2-12, 2011, will be treated to a showcase of colorful horses and riders.

he Annual Convention and Membership Meeting of the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) concluded recently in Vancouver, Wash., where leaders of the Association met to select the group’s executive committee, decide on rule change proposals and work within committees to continue to advance the popular breed registry and membership association.

There is some great shopping at Congress! What do I look at FIRST?

Cooper Quarter Horses would like to invite everyone to visit them in Booth #303 in Congress Hall during the All American Quarter Horse Congress!

I have a mare that is exceptionally flat up front in the round pen. However as I’ve begun to ask for more collection and slowing down she wants to bend her knee and slap the ground with her front feet.

We are excited to announce the 10th Annual Audrey Grace Benefit Auction on PleasureHorse.com.

Showing older horses is something I value and work toward. I believe all horses deserve to have long term careers.

A few months ago, I was watching a friend of mine pony a horse when the horse he was leading pulled back. Hard. My friend refused to let go, and was pulled literally out of his saddle.

My horse and I are excelling within our region, and having a terrific year! But…I am starting to feel and notice that we are starting to lose that “steady cadence” in our gait.

Pine View Farm, home of Invitation Only and Lazy Loper would like to announce our “Buy From The Breeder” incentive.

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is working closely with Global Animal Management to introduce the newest technology in equine identification

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has released the official class counts for the 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress

Very few people are aware of the enormous role magnesium plays in a horse’s body. After oxygen, water, and basic food, magnesium may be the most important element

The Texas legislature has expanded Chapter 87 of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code in ways important to YOU!

The existing wildfire situations across the state of Texas have The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) emergency

In your recent article you said that, for certain horses, a few days before the show you may stop “grain supplements.” Now, do you mean cut out grain completely…or supplements you put in the grain?

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) announces the creation of the APHA Hall of Fame

PleasureHorse.com sadly announces the death of an extraordinary stallion, Hot Fudge Chip, who passed away August 12.

Due to recent cases of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE) in Southern Mexico, horse owners and veterinarians are encouraged to be alert to any clinical signs of illness that could indicate VEE.

“The new classifieds are so easy to browse through and to locate what I am interested in. Finally, someone “gets” it and understands that I needed it to be easy to navigate and easy to use. I love, love, love the new classifieds and can only say, that you have done a GREAT job!” – Todd

This fall, the Open/Amateur World Championship Paint Horse Show will be held November 2-12 in Fort Worth, Texas, at Will Rogers Memorial Center.

The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Show continues in Oklahoma City The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is

The 2,350 entries at this year’s event represent competitors from the United States, Canada, Venezuela, Germany, New Zealand and Australia. The show is being held August 5-13 at Oklahoma State Fair Park.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a proposed rule on August 11 to establish general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock

This is the pinnacle for youth around the world who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to compete

Q: I had a PPE done. The horse failed the flexion test. Vet says it’s probably just a farrier issue. I had him to another vet three months later. He diagnosed him with arthritis in his knee.

AQHA will implement new rules and procedures at the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.

The All American Quarter Horse Congress develops a lecture and demonstration series that features some of the industry’s most notable professionals.

I have a four year old mare that I have owned since she was a yearling. She has been in training all this time and is doing great in the showpen. My problem is that she is unsafe to work with on the ground.

I have had many sensitive horses throughout my career and I’ve discovered that how you prepare this kind of horse for the show ring is even more important than preparing the average horse.

The blaze almost completely destroyed the building but caused no danger to either people or animals.

College students and recent graduates with a special interest in Paint Horses or breed associations are invited to apply for any of three new fall internships

The Congress Souvenir Program is sold throughout the duration of the show, both in the Celeste Center and Congress Hall to more than 4,000 people each year.

The PleasureHorse.com Classifieds has been revised and is waiting for you to list your item or to come and browse.

Ability to test for coat colors and diseases in addition to parentage

AQHA Bay Stallion by A GOOD MACHINE and out of the great show mare GYPSYS LITTLE IMAGE

Who Owns Them, and What Can They Do with Them? Q:  We have a young Hunter Under Saddle prospect for

Hallmarks include $100,000 in prizes, beautiful American Paint Horses and activities galore

Sato, a dual-registered APHA and Jockey Club (TB) palomino overo stallion will represent The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) in the 2011 Breyer Animal Creations model horse collection.

This year’s Congress will be held October 7-30, with the trade show opening on October 11th. The theme for the 45th annual All American Quarter Horse Congress is “Where Legends Are Made.”

In an exciting Red Dirt battle, Fred Whitfield of Hockley, Texas, defended his Battle in the Saddle match roping title by out-roping opponent Ryan Jarrett of Comanche, Oklahoma

You know you attend a college with an equine program when: the mandatory fine arts course has more pictures of horses than any other subject matter.

Make plans now to attend the first-ever American Quarter Horse Association-Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association event during Battle in the Saddle!

Family Fun Day July 9 at Battle in the Saddle, presented by Oklahoma State Fair Park and AQHA, includes free arts and crafts, games and Wild West-themed activities for your youngsters.

The public is welcome for FREE! Beginning July 5, horses and riders will compete for their share of more than $140,000 in added money in this year’s Battle in the Saddle, presented by RFD-TV.

Q. Hey Dana, I have a huge problem with a quarter horse I bought a couple months ago. He has a very exaggerated poll (bends way to much).

Association’s summer show awarding over $100,000 in cash & prizes to youth

American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF) announced their decision to designate a prominent hallway in the Association’s headquarters…

New laptop? Check. Dorm sheets? Check. $600 worth of textbooks? Gulp… check. Saddle? Both are already in the car. My new life adventure called college…

The USDA-APHIS has recently released their situation report regarding the national status of the Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak.

Dont Forget To Zip, a 1988 son of the legendary sire, Zippo Pine Bar, was put down on Thursday, June 2nd after a lengthy battle with laminitis.

On August 5-13, 2011, AQHYA members will head to State Fair Park in Oklahoma City for the 2011 Ford AQHYA World Championship Show, the world’s largest single-breed show for youth.

The exercises in this article will teach you to improve your horse’s trot and lope and will give your horse more lift and flow.

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) continues to investigate one confirmed case of the neurologic form of EHV-1

AQHA Stallion A Good Machine had to be put down this past weekend…

Twenty-two applicants attended the AQHA Judges Qualifying Exam in Amarillo, April 25 – 28