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Appropriate or Over the Line: Online Debate Highlights Challenge of the Foal Name Game

When it comes to naming horses, there’s a fine line between a clever name that’s a humorous play on words and one that crosses the boundaries of good taste. Owners want something that’s unique, but they also need to get it approved by the appropriate breed registry.

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AQHA Postpones Level 1 World Championships After EHV-1 Positives

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Level 1 World Championships will not be held as planned next week in Las Vegas. Officials postponed the show after two horses tested positive for non-neurological Equine Herpesvirus — type 1 (EHV-1) after showing at the host venue.

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AQHA Meets Stakeholders In Favor Of Move To Fort Worth

“Key industry stakeholders” supportive of moving the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas, have been raising money for a possible relocation, the association recently announced.

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Collier & Schulte Offer Free Online Training Series

Two respected trainers and personal coaches in the Western performance horse world are offering a free online training series to help riders prepare for this year’s show season.

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AQHA Seeking Entries For Best Remuda Award

The time to nominate ranches that raise outstanding American Quarter Horses is running out. Submissions for the Zoetis American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Best Remuda Award and AQHA International Best Remuda Award are due March 1.

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AQHA Issues Statement Regarding Suspended Cutters Competing at World Show

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), in response to questions about two suspended cutters, released a statement on Thursday explaining why the two riders – Ed and Brandon Dufurrena – were allowed to compete at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show while under sanction by the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA).

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PRCHA Horse Of The Year Finalists Sport Western Performance Bloodlines

Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) honor outstanding Quarter Horses in each of the rodeo association’s timed-event categories. Several finalists hail from familiar Western performance bloodlines.

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Internship Program Created For Students Interested in Horses & Ranching

The American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHF) is raising money for a ranching internship program for college students interested in careers in horses and/or cattle.

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AQHYA To Host Annual Youth Leadership Event

The American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) is inviting young horse enthusiasts to the 2019 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar (YES). The event, scheduled for July 9-11, 2019, will be open to members and non-members.

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Wagonhound Named 2018 Zoetis AQHA Best Remuda

To honor the contributions ranch horses have made to the heritage of the American Quarter Horse, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and AQHA Corporate Partner Zoetis are proud to announce Wagonhound Land & Livestock as the recipient of the 2018 Zoetis AQHA Best Remuda Award. The Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder is based in […]