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We understand your passion for the American Quarter Horse represents a serious investment. That’s why The American Quarter Horse Journal focuses each month on the issues that matter most, including training, breeding, health, racing, show activities and sale calendars.

The world’s largest single-breed monthly publication, The American Quarter Horse Journal has served the industry as the most valued resource for critical news, timely information and insightful articles for more than 60 years. You can enjoy the Journal at home or on the go. Your subscription includes a monthly print issue plus access to the digital edition.

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The industry’s most read publication, the Journal features easy-reference color-coded sections devoted to the varied disciplines and activities, each with a convenient buyer’s guide showcasing stallions at service and horses for sale.

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  • Reining, Cutting and Cow Horse
  • Ranching, Rodeo and Ropes
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Take a look at a few of the stories in the 2012 May Journal:

General

  •  By the Numbers (Page 40) -- The Quarter Horse foal crop continues to decline, but a rebound might be around the corner.
  • From the Ground Up (Page 46) -- With these tips, planning an arena of your own doesn't have to be overwhelming. Part 1 of a two-part series.
  • It's a Ranching World (Page 52) -- At the 2012 Pfizer Versatility Ranch Horse World Championship Show, every rancher had a great story.
  • The Shot Heard at the World (Page 58) -- Cowboy mounted shooting roars into the AQHA world championhip arena.
  • All in the Family (Page 66) -- Sometimes, success in the show ring is just in the genes.
  • Consummate Professional (Page 72) -- North Carolina's Gene Parker is honored as the 2011 Don Burt Professional's Choice Professional Horseman of the Year.
  • All-Around Horsewoman (Page 78) -- Montana's Marilyn Randall is honored as the 2011 Professional's Choice Professional Horsewoman of the Year.
  • Riding for the Brand (Page 84) - North Carolina's Larry Little is named the 2011 Professionals' Choice Most Valuable Professional.

Halter

  • Futurity Prep (Page 104) -- One day at a time is a good theme for looking down the months of preparing your foal for a futurity.
  • Tall Cotton (Page 108) -- With cotton growing in their Kansas garden, the Hoffers are enjoying the fruits of their labor of love breeding American Quarter Horses.
  • 2012 Leading Halter and Performance Halter Sires (Page 112)
  • Barn Babies (Page 114) -- Some breeders take the time to brag on what's showing up in their barns this spring.

Rail and Pattern

  • The Real Cost (Page 118) -- Understanding the anatomy of a horse-show budget.
  • Name That Place (Page 126) -- How many of these showing hot-spots do you recognize? With high marks, you just might be an AQHA World Championship Show-stopper!
  • Pam's Wild Ride (Page 130) -- Pamela Britton-Baer admits, "I should have known better."
  • AQHA Champions (Page 132)

Reining, Cutting and Cow Horse

  • Great Rides: Major Investment (Page 140) -- In one World Show, the stallion catapulted his trainer into the national ranks and left a legacy of versatility.
  • Sliding Into Plates (Page 144) -- What you should know about choosing and using sliders on your horse.

Ranching, Rodeo and Ropes

  • 100 Years, 100 Ranchers (Page 152) -- A tribute to ranchers and ranching families that have lasted to Arizona's centennial mark.
  • Fix My Rope Horse (Page 158) -- Tie-down ropers should work as much in the box as out of it. First in a series on training rope horses.

Speed

  • Quarter Paths: Allred Bros. (Page 164) -- The last of the Allred Bros. trio has passed.
  • Making Runners (Page 166) -- Follow along with 2-year-olds on the track as part of a continuing series.
  • Dawn and Rhonda List (Page 168) -- Sisters Dawn and Rhonda List are honored with the Millie Vessels Recognitions Awards.
  • On the Horizon (Page 170) -- A shortage of race-bred Quarter Horses will affect the industry for years to come.

Columns

  • The Western Call (Page 6) -- Inside Look by Journal Editor Christine Hamilton 
  • Camping With Horses (Page 10) -- Horse Health by Dr. Thomas R. Lenz
  • An Irish Experience (Page 12) -- On the Rail by Don Burt with Ardys Burt
  • The Proud-Cut Gelding (Page 14) -- Breeding Shed by Dr. Patrick M. McCue

Download the complete 2011 Journal Table of Contents for easy reference.

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