AQHA is an organization that works for its members. Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and present year-end awards. The 2012 AQHA Convention was March 9-12 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in...
AmerEquine is the new foal in the paddock of horse-related events for 2012, and it comes with an entirely original concept for promoting horse-related activities and businesses. AmerEquine will combine what has come to be described as “equine-educational” along with top-tier concerts, equine experts, and other entertainment all at one expo. The venue for...
The horses and riders of Nordic Lights Farm have had tremendous success during the 2012 Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, and they are now preparing to return home to Tomball, TX. Professional rider Peter Pletcher capped off the stay by earning the High Performance Working Hunter Championship aboard NLF Shakespeare’s Rhythm during Week...
A state-of-the-industry review of the cattle market will be presented by CattleFax Senior Market Analyst Kevin Good during the CattleFax Market Outlook session of the 2012 TSCRA Convention, March 30-April 1 in Fort Worth. Good’s presentation will focus on the factors that will impact supply and demand, a cattle and beef price outlook, industry...
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to recognize half Morgan horses as part of a new competition program. Horses that have either a registered Morgan sire or dam are eligible to participate in AMHA’s “Half Morgan Competition Program” (HMCP) for awards and recognition. The program is divided into five distinct divisions: Open...