Jackson Davis 747 wins 2025 TPHBA Juvenile A late surge from Jackson Davis 747 helped the gelding overcome a rocky start and win the TPHBA Juvenile on September 25, 2025, at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas. Ridden by Eliazar Vera, Jackson Davis...

Across the Ocean for a Dream: Hilda’s Halter Million Debut For most exhibitors at the 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million, the journey to Fort Worth, Texas, is a matter of a few hours on the road. For Hilda Van Leeuwen, it took crossing an ocean....

English, Drawdy & Watson score leading titleholder awards at 2025 Halter Million Three leading titleholder awards presented at the 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million showcased a trio of exceptional horsemen. Warren English Jr., Susan & Phillip Drawdy, and Reagan Watson earned awards for the Leading...

First-time exhibitor Christy Rankin finds a home in APHA Christy Rankin is somewhat new to the world of competitive showing, but the tenacious horsewoman hasn’t let a late start stand in her way. Eager to learn, Christy and her husband, Paul, jumped feet first...

Larry Volkmar & granddaughter Mikayla create a lifetime of memories with Paints A lifelong horseman, Larry Volkmar’s eyes sparkle when he talks about his horses. But there’s one thing that makes his eyes light up even more: sharing his love of horses with his...

Young gun Allison Holman shoots straight at the Halter Million Article & photography by Kinley Humphries For 9-year-old Allison Holman, showing horses is in her blood. Her parents are both professional horsemen: her father, Joe, operates Holman Halter Horses, while mom Corina trains ranch...

WCHA Hall of Fame honors Jason Smith Jason Smith of Whitesboro, Texas, wears many hats: trainer, exhibitor, breeder, professional horseman, to name a few. Now, he can add Hall of Famer to the list, too. The APHA member was inducted into the World Conformation...

Calisa Wesley: From the Stands to the Show Ring Article & photos by Kinley Humphries The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is a family affair for Jeffery and Calisa Wesley of Creola, Alabama, usually with Jeffery showing the couple’s young stock. This year is special, though—instead...

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Halter Zena Jackson of Logsden, Oregon, knows the bonds of sisterhood go deeper than just familial relationships. It’s about shared experiences, mutual support and making memories that last a lifetime. For Zena and her barn family from Kathy Parker...

2025 APHA Eastern National Show draws over 1,000 entries The word on the street? Exhibitors LOVED the 2025 APHA Eastern National Championship Show, which took place August 21-24 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. This year’s show featured 1,052 entries, 227 entered...