Yearly Archives: 2011

While only 23 years-old and relatively new to the horse industry, Brad has learned a great deal about training and showing horses in a very short time. Did you know that 2009 was his first time to ever show on the AQHA circuit? This past year is the first year Ost has had the opportunity to show consistently an entire year. This native Idahoan competed on past World Champions Cool Assets, Kat Man Shine, and Potential Advantage in the western riding and trail.

AQHA President Peter J Cofrancesco III, of Sparta, New Jersey sat down exclusively with GoHorseShow.com and discussed the very controversial issue of horse slaughter in a question and answer session. We would like to thank him for taking the time to answer questions on such a hot button and emotional issue that directly effects many people in our industry.

"Not guilty" was the plea entered Wednesday during a first appearance hearing for Jaci Rae Jackson, 19, who is charged with several felony counts relating to the thefts of five horses from the Southern Arkansas University stables on Nov. 3.

With the end of the year coming, many equine owners may be considering donating one of their horses to a university or therapeutic riding program for a tax write-off. There are several important facts you need to know before you decide to consider this for tax purposes.

Many people outside the AQHA hunter and USEF circuit may have never heard of multiple Congress and World Champion hunter trainer David Warner. This native New Yorker is somewhat laid back, low key, and doesn't like to "toot his own horn." But many of his clients. friends, and fellow trainers will tell you that he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Olivia Hoecker of Pine Meadow Quarter Horses is all about winning. Her farm located in Reddick, Florida stands some of the nicest stallions in the industry including Hotroddin Zippo, Mr. Notibily Zippo, and My Favorite Zippo. Pine Meadow is totally committed to supporting strong breeding and promotional program with their stallions who are nominated to most major futurities as well as the AQHA Incentive Fund and NSBA Breeders Trust.