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How will the new Ranch Pleasure class be judged, and what makes it “ranch pleasure?”

The 2012 event will feature versatility ranch horse competition, cutting, roping, cowboy mounted shooting, barrel racing, working cow horse, ranch sorting and a ranch remuda challenge.

As we are in the midst of foaling season, the team here at PleasureHorse LOVES to see all the photos of your babies!

American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has appointed a 12-member AQHA Animal Welfare Commission

Mark Matson not only became America’s next great horseman after winning Project Cowboy at Horse Expo Pomona with a score of 470.5, he was also voted Cowboy Congeniality.

One woman and one horse died Friday morning in an explosion in Marion County, Florida.

Heaven’s remuda improved by one fine mare on February 8, leaving this planet one short, with the passing of Roxy…

Ron Emmons was determined to leave everything Olena Oak had in the show pen.

ASPCA Research Confirms Americans Strongly Oppose Slaughter of Horses for Human Consumption

AQHA offers a five-panel genetic test for HYPP, PSSM, MH, GBED and HERDA.

The American Paint Horse Association and the Trail of Painted Ponies are collaborating to help celebrate the spirit of the American Paint Horse with a new art competition.

American Quarter Horse youth riders will head to Kreuth, Germany, July 21-29, with the hopes of taking gold medals back to their home countries.

The All American Quarter Horse Congress wants to build additional facilities at the state fairgrounds so the annual show can continue to grow and stay in Columbus.

The Arizona Sun Circuit results are starting to come in! Sponsored by the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, the show kicked off Saturday, January 28 in Scottsdale. According to some onsite sources, the weather is stunning!

…with new flat fees, reduced late fees and introductory classes at lower rates!

More information about the Incentive Fund Competition License Fee for owners of Incentive Fund eligible American Quarter Horses.

Lauren Eichstadt of Greenville, Pennsylvania, is named one of Sports Illustrated’s Faces in the Crowd in the January 23, 2012, issue.

Show Horse Today is a new digital, multi-breed publication brought to you by the PleasureHorse.com team and delivered to your inbox, tablet, smartphone, and Facebook page.

American Paint Horse Association announces appointment of new Executive Director.

Gary and Marie Hoffman own and manage On Eagles Wings Equine Center LLC, in Kirkland IL.

The American Quarter Horse Association recently announced the point ranges that will determine a rider’s or horse’s competition level for two 2012 test pilot shows per the new AQHA leveling program.

He is with Joe Jeane, his long time “Executive Director” of 24 years! Joe and Chip just made the journey

Featuring a new international team format, Road to the Horse will be judged and scored a bit differently than in the past, including a live display of the scores at the event.

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) officially turns 50 years old on February 16, 2012, commemorating a breed association that has registered more than one million horses.

AQHA recently announced the classes that will be offered at the inaugural AQHA national Novice championship shows, which will be held October 5-7 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Las Vegas.

The entity formerly known as Varsity Equestrian has established an association to become the voice for the sport of equestrian within college athletics.

The 2012 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available and easily accessible.

The 2012 Arizona Sun Circuit, held in Scottsdale at the Westworld complex, begins January 28 and runs through February 5

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will use UC Davis exclusively for genetic testing as of January 1, 2012.

We have so much to be thankful for during this season of giving, and here are some of the favorite gifts received…

Riders and horses with the “right stuff” will compete for $5500 in cash and the coveted title of Champion

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Battle in the Saddle is owned by Oklahoma State Fair and managed by the American Quarter Horse Association.

Feliz Navidad and Happy Holidays to All!

Press Release American Paint Horses dominated the standings at the 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity and competition held

AQHA is proud of the Incentive Fund and the value it has brought to the industry for nearly 30 years.

Black Creek Crossing owner Lori Watkins announces the purchase of THE GOOD RANGER. “This is a dream to own a

There has recently been a concern expressed by people worried about purchasing genetically defective horses.

Never Compromise is a 15.1 hand sorrel overo stallion.“Wyatt” is sired by NSBA Hall of Fame stallion Zippos Sensation and out of the AQHA mare My Precious Lexus, a full sister to the extraordinary mare, Vested Faith.

I would like to take this time to thank all the WONDERFUL donors and bidders in the 10th Annual Audrey Grace Auction.

Owners and exhibitors from 43 states, Canada, Australia, France and Mexico shared a common goal recently at the 2011 World Championship Show

Press Release The American Quarter Horse Journal, Amarillo, Texas – The AQHA World Show hosted 1,462 riders from the United

The deadline for submitting rule change proposals is December 31, 2011.

The tenth annual Audrey Grace Auction will again be held right here on the PleasureHorse.com forum starting Monday, December 5

Cathrin Guttman of Austria recently purchased 2010 2yo Congress Coughlin WP Futurity Champion “Onlyafraid Inthedark” by Invitation Only, out of I Like It In The Dark.

The 2011 World Championship Show Sale, held Friday November 18, showed the “positive trend continuing,” according to Tim Jennings of Professional Auction Services, Inc.

Congratulations to Beth Case and Look N Hott – World Champions in Junior Hunter Under Saddle in Friday’s World Show competition!

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association crowned 332 Congress Champions in Columbus, Ohio at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30 at the Ohio Expo Center.

Wilson Paint Horses is proud to present their APHA World Champion stallion, “Invite The Artist.” We appreciate your interest in breeding to this young stallion. He certainly has a bright future ahead of him!

Thanks to our very special Stallion Owners, DeGraff Stables is offering a 2012 Free Breeding in the month of November!

Lauren Eichstadt of Greenville, Pennsylvania, and Its My Lucky Detail, bred by Larry and Linda Whitaker of Rogers, Arkansas, earned 39 points competing in three classes to win the coveted title.

It was only the second show for Pasley Puthoff and Im All That And Fancy as a team but it’s obviously the pair have a good connection…

On the night of the NYATT awards ceremony with my team of girls from the Northern West Virginia Quarter Horse Association, I had a strange instinct that something really great was about to happen.

The quality of horses you see is just outstanding. They make you stop what you are doing to watch them float around the pen.

Show Stop Farm has a long history of breeding some of the nation’s top hunter under saddle horses, and this year was no different.

The PleasureHorse Forum is visited daily by thousands of people. For these Forum members, it helped make a big dream come true…

The Invitation, a 2010 Congress Sire Champion & Superior Western Pleasure, was acquired by two Bowling Green families in 2010.

The All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, showcases some of the best horse and rider combinations in the world.

Lastcallfour Alcohol, with owner/rider Deanna Searles in the irons, takes home the Masters Congress Championship in 2 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle.

On Friday night, October 28, the air was chilly, but the lights were bright in the Celeste Arena at the Congress…

HBF Iron Man and DeGraff Stables congratulates Peace Out Man and Carmen English for winning the Congress 2 Year Old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes Final

After tests came back negative, the horse in question was cleared, and the ApHC World Show has moved forward on Thursday, October 27, 2011.

Courtney Sturgill, sponsored by the Virginia Quarter Horse Association, was named the 2011 Congress Queen

The Queen’s Style Show and Congress SuperSale were highlights of today’s events…

This year, the Congress Queen Contest is sponsoring the second annual Congress Goes Pink day on Saturday, October 22nd.