Quarter Horses

Dan Huss is one of the most respected trainers in the reining industry, and for good reason! The talented horseman has earned many honors, including being selected to represent the United States in reining at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. The Scottsdale, Arizona, trainer was competing at the AQHA World Show this past week when...

Considered to be one of the premiere events in the Quarter Horse industry, the Lucas Oil World is a highly anticipated show for both competitors and spectators. “The Lucas Oil World is a pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse owners and exhibitors around the globe. Each November, thousands of competitors and their horses convene at State...

It’s a buckskin, no a dun…well, which is it? These two horse colors are very similar looking, but are actually different. The popular golden color with flashy black accents are stunning to the eye. It can be found in Quarter Horses, Mustangs, Miniature Horses, pony breeds, drafts, and many others. So, what’s the big difference...

As the only western discipline in the FEI World Equestrian Games, reining showcases the movement of horse and rider as if they were herding cattle. Spectators can witness fast circles, flying lead changes, sliding stops, and 360 degree spins. Five horse and rider teams were selected to represent the USA. They’re some of the best...

  If there was a horse who shaped the course of ranching and cutting, it would be, without a doubt, Mr San Peppy. Bred by Gordon B. Howell, Leo San and Peppy Belle’s last offspring, born in 1968, ended up being one of the most legendary horses in history. Started by Buster Welch, it didn’t...

Gray horses are stunning beauties! You can spot this color in many different breeds, but a few popular ones include Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Andalusians, Welsh Ponies, and Percherons. Gray coats are unique because as the horse gets older, the shade will lighten. Your young horse could look completely different as a senior! Here are...

The American Quarter Horse is the breed that legends are made of! Perhaps you’ve ridden horses that belong to this breed since you were a child, competing in rodeos or working as a ranch hand. Maybe you have only dreamed about these horses after seeing them in old western films, or reading about them in famous novels....

Western dressage has gained momentum recently as more and more riders have become interested in learning more about the relatively new riding discipline. I sat down with Erin Reid, a western dressage instructor in Arizona, to learn more about this fascinating style of riding and what makes it so unique. Erin Reid has been teaching...