“We’re sore and have had a total loss of our suburban, our trailer, and a loss of some equipment. We will be at the Martinganza circuit at the end of the month. It will be some time before we are able to replace our vehicles and trailer.”
Continue reading …“School sanctioned sports are wonderful, so fulfilling, and meaningful to many, but they’re not an end all nor more important than other non-sanctioned events such as rodeo, horse show, and competitive dance that can also lead to scholarships, careers, and awards.”
Continue reading …Up to four trophies are awarded to each zone show based on the show’s high-point rules, one in each of the following divisions: Open, Amateur, Youth and Solid Paint-Bred. In order to be eligible for the Open or Solid Paint-Bred divisions, the owner must be a current member of APHA and reside in the zone.
Continue reading …The survey found that 75 percent of members are female and 49 percent of members are age 56 and older. The survey also revealed that the majority of AQHA members own five horses or fewer and have been riding for more than 20 years. The majority of members ride for recreation and fun.
Continue reading …Also in the report, 2015-16 AQHA President Dr. Glenn Blodgett explains the priorities he focused on in 2015. He discusses a new chapter for AQHA with the restructuring of the Association’s management; one of AQHA’s utmost priorities, animal welfare and continuing to put our horse first; remaining fiscally responsible as an organization; an update on the cloning lawsuit; and moving forward as an association.
Continue reading …As a three-year-old, For One Night Only saw a year filled with a whirlwind of success and was undefeated in three-year-old Western Pleasure events. Affectionately known as Sid, the gelding has been winning classes left and right since his two-year-old year and last year was no exception.
Continue reading …Huls contends that without events to bring in the public, we have a hard time expanding horse involvement in general. “So many people currently in the horse industry had it in their family, they were raised with horses,” Huls observes. “We need more people who came into it like I did: going to those county fairs, horse shows, and auctions as a kid.”
Continue reading …This year’s show will include Junior and Senior Green Trail, Select Over Fences classes, Performance Halter Stallions, $2,500 Limited Horse/$2,500 Limited Rider Open Western Pleasure, Ranch Trail, Ranch Pleasure, BCF Three-Year-Old Open Trail, and BCF Three-Year-Old Non Pro Trail.
Continue reading …2016 March To The Arch Auction Items
Continue reading …“It was one of the saddest days of my life when I had to take Jet Set Sheik to Rood & Riddle [Equine Hospital] to be laid to rest. They were so good about letting me stay with him for a while to say my goodbyes to the ‘little man.’ I have so many wonderful memories with this guy; he wasn’t just a horse to me, he was my friend and family.”
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