The qualifying season for the 2010 Bank of America Amateur and FedEx Open World Championship Show is under way, and the recommendations for qualifying points have been approved by the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee. AQHA’s in-house World Show Committee uses a formula to determine the qualifying points that includes information on entries...
The popular American Quarter Horse party known as QuarterFest is returning to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 2010, and tickets are now on sale. The Tennessee Miller Coliseum at Middle Tennessee State University will host QuarterFest April 30-May 2. QuarterFest gives equine enthusiasts the opportunity to connect with other people who share their passion. Participants can...
The American Quarter Horse Journal, December 21, 2009 – New American Quarter Horse competition rules will be in effect with the New Year. Several rule changes involve team penning and ranch sorting, two of AQHA’s most popular classes. “At AQHA, nothing is more paramount than ensuring the welfare of the American Quarter Horse during...
Recent fund-raising efforts at some of the Nation’s largest equine events have raised over $35,000 for Rein In Cancer. Rein In Cancer, which raises money to fight all types of cancer and aid those fighting the disease, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to date. Rein In Cancer has contributed greatly to its...
The National Cutting Horse Association’s 23-day Futurity concluded December 13. The event, sponsored by Borden Milk, began November 21 and more than 1,800 entries sought after a share of the $4 million purse. Six of the 28 Open finalists scored more than 220 points, but it was the duo of Rockin W and Tony...
