Inside This Issue

June 2012 • Volume 46, Number 6
50th Anniversary
18 A Look Back
Cover artist A. Kelly Pruitt shared his harrowing encounter with the subject pictured on the cover of the November-December 1968 Journal.
By Jessica Hein
42 The Next 50 Years: Horsekeeping & Stewardship
The future of housekeeping requires cognizance and proactive protection.
By Laura Stevens
50 A National Stage
The annual APHA National Show highlighted top stock from the fledgling breed.
By Frank Holmes
J Zone
22 Take 5
Spend five minutes with Nidia Geisseler Quesada.
By Laura Stevens
24 Assess for Success
Speaking with a judge can enhance your equestrian education--if you follow a few guidelines.
By Laura Stevens
Genetics
30 Behind Blue Eyes
Learn how blue eyes might indicate Paint-pattern potential.
By Irene Stamatelakys
Horse Management
38 When Horses Fly
Saddle up and unearth the details of international equine shipping.
By Abigail Boatwright
Paints & Paint People
49 A Lifetime of Dedication
The Paint Horse industry fondly remembers APHA Past President Bill Yoesel.
By Laura Stevens
AjPHA Youth World Championship Show Program
2P Contents
In Every Issue
Columns
2 Editor's Note
10 Vet’s Bag
Reduce stress and improve respiration to avoid travel-related equine illnesses.
12 Paint Portfolio
16 Member Profile
Paint Horses have helped inspire a lifetime of colorful memories for Iggie Harrington.
20 Leading Sires Lists
28 Great Rides
The breathtaking views at Montana's Lewis & Clark National Forest keep trail riders coming back.
94 Coming Up
96 Photo Finish
Your Association
56 Coming Attractions
70
APHA Directory
72 Honor Roll
78 Disciplinary Actions
80 Ride America Saddle Stars
Marketplace
82 Horses for Sale
85 Stallion Alley
88 Classifieds
92 Advertising Indexes