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Watch scenes from the All the Queen’s Horses parade, which included American Quarter Horses for the first time in 2015.

When the sun set in Venice, Florida, on Sunday, the Fun In The Sun Extravaganza all-breed NSBA show closed with more than 300 entries and offered exhibitors $36,000 in cash and prizes.

If you’re heading to the Pre-Denver show, be sure to check out your patterns, now available online at Excel Associates’ web site.

Pleasurehorse.com would like to thank Jennifer and Bill Horton of bar H Photography for providing us these great candids!

Both a horse’s skin and eyes could potentially be affected by HERDA.

2014 was all about the American Quarter Horse proving that it is indeed the world’s most popular breed.

With another successful show season in the books, APHA encourages all exhibitors to double check their horses’ 2014 show records.

Pleasurehorse.com would like to thank Cody Parmenter of Wavelength Design for providing us these great shots!

The revamped Sugar Bowl Extravaganza took place December 27-29 in West Monroe, Louisiana, and was a huge hit with exhibitors.

Dr. Leah Holland Fiorentino has been named Executive Director of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association, the organization announced Tuesday.

When you turn the page on the calendar to January 2015, new APHA rules will go into effect.

The Appaloosa Horse Club’s (ApHC) annual Stallion Service Auction ends tomorrow, December 30, 2014 at 12:00pm PDT. This year’s lineup boasts multiple world-class stallions and is powered by PleasureHorse.com in partnership with Equine Auction Exchange.

The 2014 Florida Gold Coast Circuit kicked off on Saturday, December 27, in Tampa, Florida, and the first day of results are now available on Pleasurehorse.com.

Patterns for this weekend’s Sugar Bowl Extravaganza are now posted online on the Louisiana Quarter Horse Association’s Facebook page.

Peggy and “Jay” were part of more than 430 teams competing for world championship titles in 36 classes at the premier Western dressage competition.

Merry Christmas to everyone from Pleasurehorse.com!

Watch this video testimonial for Equine Omega Complete from Master Horseman, Will Faerber.

If you loved watching Spooks Gotta Whiz win the individual and team gold medals at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, vote for him now to win the United States Equestrian Federation International Horse of the Year award.

The Washington, Oregon and Alaska American Quarter Horse Association state affiliates are proud to announce that after just one year they have met their fund-raising goal of $100,000.

Auction organizer, Jane Backes, gives an update on the 13th Annual Audrey Grace Benefit Auction.

The Pleasurehorse.com family would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Karen Evans Mundy and her family on the unexpected passing of her husband, Don.

Professional Horse Services, LLC releases the results of December Online Auction.

December 8 to 9, 284 AQHA all-around judges and 50 AQHA Level 1 (Novice) judges soaked up educational seminars led by industry leaders.

Ima Regal Choice is the 51st horse in the history of AQHA to become an open Supreme Champion, the rarest recognition possible through AQHA.

This Throwback Thursday, we dig a little deeper than we have recently and remember the great sire, Blondys Dude.

Hunters Ridge Farm is pleased to announce that frozen semen from the great, late Skys Blue Boy will be released to the public in limited quantities.

If you have some ideas for rule changes that you would like the 2015 AQHA Convention to consider, the deadline of December 31, is quickly approaching.

Registration fees for cropout Paint Horses have been dramatically lowered for 2015,

Sanofi today announced that Merial, its animal health company, has reached an agreement with Bayer HealthCare to purchase two Bayer equine health products

Today is the last chance to submit your weanling nominations for NSBA’s Breeder’s Championship Futurity and Stallion Incentive Fund.

Ton Of Trouble experienced a homecoming of sorts at the APHA World Championship Show.

Today, we’re going through the stallion archives and bring you the great stallion, Impulsions.

David James, of James Performance Horses, is excited to announce the offering of two special mares in the Professional Horse Services December Online Auction.

It’s the final day of our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, and today, we bring you some items to kick off the 2015 show season!

In response to two successful trial events in 2014, APHA is excited to roll out its popular Paint Horse Championships at events around the country in 2015.

In their 13th year of supporting the Annual Audrey Grace Benefit Auction, DeGraff Stables is excited to offer their 2015 stallion lineup.

The Georgia Quarter Horse Association’s Georgia Classic took place in Perry, GA December 4-7, and saw a total of 3,900 entries.

Pleasurehorse.com would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to Lisa Lee for capturing such great photos from the weekend!

Despite some rainy weather, numbers were great and people still had a great time at the 2014 Georgia Classic.

Special thanks to Lisa Lee of Georgia Quarter Horse Association for providing these great candids!

Here are a some budget-friendly gifts for your favorite horse-crazy kiddos that are sure to be a hit under the tree and in their stockings.

Bidding for the 13th Annual Audrey Grace Benefit Auction begins today!

The Georgia Classic brought beautiful weather and great numbers to Perry, GA this weekend!

We’ve rounded up a list of gifts for under $25 that are sure to do both jobs of bringing a little joy to friends and family and not breaking the bank.

It’s election time at APHA, and the two Executive Committee candidates recently sat down to introduce themselves and explain why they each want to serve the members of APHA.

See how adding Equine Omega Complete added weight, stabilized respiratory issues, and improved hoof condition in one horse.

Today, we remember the great stallion Windchester, who not only was a great all-around horse in his own right but also made his mark as a sire.

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association head coaches develop an action plan designed to position collegiate equestrian within the NCAA structure.

After all the presents are opened, or perhaps, before, it’s always fun to see what kind of trinkets are awaiting inside those stocking hung by the chimney with care.

The National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Tuesday announced its November Riders of the Month.

The multiple AQHA world champion and prolific sire owned by Lazy E Ranch was euthanized December 3 at age 35.

The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) is one day closer to its final weekend.

The December Online Auction produced by Professional Horse Services, LLC will offer a great group of horses.

It’s Day 3 of the Holiday Gift Guide and today we’re bringing you lots of sparkly items for those who love the bling!

It’s Day 2 of Pleasurehorse.com’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, and today it’s all about those cowboys!

The bidding for the 13th Annual Audrey Grace Benefit Auction starts in less than a week, and there are plenty of great breedings and items to be had!

Pleasurehorse.com is here to make it a little bit easier with our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

A plethora of reasons might lead you to decide that leasing a Paint is the best option for you, and starting in 2015, leasing is a viable option for APHA exhibitors.

Grab a hot cup of coffee, skip the long lines, and take a look at some great specials that we’ve rounded up for you.

The AQHA Incentive Fund stallion nomination deadline has been extended to January 31.

The Georgia Classic is showcasing a new schedule along with new events for 2014.

The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and we’d like to help you get your best promotions out!

The 50th anniversary of the world’s premier Paint Horse show featured a number of landmark events and new classes, and numbers were up across the board.

Records were broken in 5 classes at the 2014 AQHA World Show.

Mid-Atlantic Equitation Festival judges Fran Dotoli and Scott Hofstetter praised the caliber of horses, riders and training at the third annual championships.

The No. 6 Auburn equestrian team was narrowly defeated by Fresno State, 9-8, on Saturday at the Student Horse Center in Fresno, Calif.

Twisters Enola Rey was crowned the 2014 Farnam Superhorse on November 22.

In a class loaded with talent, Invitation Only and Lazy Loper offspring shined in the Two Year-Old Western Pleasure Saturday at the 2014 AQHA World Show.

The No. 6 Auburn equestrian team will conclude its fall season on Friday and Saturday as the Tigers take Fresno State and No. 4 Kansas State at the Student Horse Center in Fresno, Calif.

As the 2014 AQHA World Show begins to come to a close, we’d like to thank Kelley Mundrick for capturing some of the great action in Oklahoma City!

Representing New Mexico State University, AQHA member Lauren DeVoe wins the collegiate challenge at the 2014 AQHA World Show.

National Reining Breeders Classic exhibitors riding APHA-registered horses at the 2015 NRBC can win custom-made Gist Silversmiths trophy buckles.

Partnered with Rein in Cancer and Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, the AQHA World Show raised thousands for cancer research.

Cutting, cow horse and reining events are added to the always impressive Arizona Sun Circuit, kicking off January 23 in Scottsdale.

Applications for Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Walk-Trot and Novice Youth are available to submit online or to print and mail or email to APHA.

Pleasurehorse.com has rounded up the top 5 equestrian apps that we think you should have to make your life just a little bit easier.

Oklahoma State equestrian senior Lindsey McMullen will compete at the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge in Oklahoma City, Okla., this week.

The Oklahoma State equestrian team remained at No. 8 in the latest team rankings released by National Collegiate Equestrian Association on Tuesday.

Congratulations to Jason Gilliam and Kaleena Weakley’s Hours Yours And Mine for setting a new AQHA World Show record high score of 239.5 in the Senior Trail preliminaries.

Professional Horse Services, LLC is pleased to announce the December Online Auction will offer a great group of horses, by the indication of the early entries.

For the first time ever, Good Bar Rising is having a Black Friday Special on his breeding fee.

As the 2014 APHA World Show wrapped up last week, we’re very excited for Kirstie Marie Photography to share some great candids with us.

Colonel Cindy led the pack of high-selling performance, rail-and-pattern and halter horses at the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show.

Para-dressage riders change saddles for a spin on a reiner in a demonstration class at the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show.

AQHA crowns the 2014 Farnam All-Around Amateur at the AQHA World Championship Show.

The No. 1 Baylor equestrian team (7-0, 3-0) defeated No. 2 Kansas State (5-2, 0-2) Saturday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.

Wade Parks and Shannon Gillespie took a final victory lap around the John Justin Arena, after taking the world and reserve champion titles in the Three Year Old Western Pleasure Challenge.

Both teams look to improve on undefeated records in Big 12 matchup

Ton Of Trouble experienced a homecoming of sorts at the APHA World Championship Show, but his visit to Fort Worth, Texas, was unlike any other horse in attendance.

Exhibitors, owners, trainers, equine enthusiasts and nearly 700 of the world’s most colorful Appaloosas came together Oct. 24 – Nov. 1 in Fort Worth for an exciting 2014 World Championship Appaloosa Show.

We were lucky to catch up with Ariel Herrin following her win in the Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation on Wednesday with her 1998 gelding, Challaging Details.

In late October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to multiple marketers of products claiming treatment of equine stomach ulcers.

Eleven of the nation’s top riders have signed to compete for Auburn in the class of 2015, head coach Greg Williams announced Thursday.

Salsa was on the menu for the APHA World Show’s exhibitor reception, sponsored by the Paint Horse Journal Wednesday evening, but Salsa – and Silver – also heated up the arena in the day’s world show classes.

Horses from four separate breed associations united and vied for Congress Champion titles at the Color Breed Congress, held Nov. 4 – 9, 2014.

They say every dark cloud has a silver lining, and that seemed to prove true for trainer Richard Spinks and his client Michele Martindale at the 2014 APHA Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Sale.

In continuing their 2014 success, Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid capture the AQHA World Championship in Amateur Western Pleasure Tuesday night.

Going back to 1983, let’s take a walk through AQHA World Show history and see all the former All-Around Amateur winners.