EC Photo of the Day- Throwback Thusday- Then and Now
March 19, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Throwback Thusday- Then and Now
For today’s EC Photo of the Day, we thought we’d do something fun! We reached back into our archives from the 2007 Quarter Horse Congress and found this adorable family shot of Jim and Deanna Searles with their children, Taylor and Trent. Now, look at this photo from the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show. What […]
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Maintaining a stable sense of self-confidence in the show pen is like balancing a tray of crystal glasses while walking across a busy dance floor. One misstep or one poorly timed bump from a passerby can send the whole thing crashing down. What happens when this proverbial tray falls in a world where judgment is the name of the game? How do we pick ourselves up and regain our self-confidence?
Continue reading …AQHA Waives 2020 World Show Qualification
March 19, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Waives 2020 World Show Qualification
“AQHA understands that during this unprecedented time, show management teams around the world are making difficult decisions to cancel AQHA sanctioned shows,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “We appreciate their due diligence with following recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities to not risk the safety of our members.”
Continue reading …Monte and Anna Horn to Take the Reins at Kull Ranch
March 19, 2020 Comments Off on Monte and Anna Horn to Take the Reins at Kull Ranch
“Terry and Stacey have a long history of success in several arenas, and we’re looking to bring a new brightness to the program that’s already in existence. We want to do a good job for them and are looking at this as a long-term situation. It’s a new home for us to grow into. This change is happening at the right time, and there are so many big, summer horse shows that we’re looking forward to attending.”
Continue reading …Meet 2020-2021 AQHA Executive Committee
March 19, 2020 Comments Off on Meet 2020-2021 AQHA Executive Committee
The newly appointed Executive Committee member is James “Jim” Hunt of Faith, South Dakota. Hunt will join AQHA President F.E. “Butch” Wise of El Reno, Oklahoma; First Vice President Norman Luba of Louisville, Kentucky, Second Vice President Dr. Scott Myers of Sharon Center, Ohio; and Executive Committee Member Kenneth Banks of Schulenburg, Texas.
Continue reading …WCHA Extends Nomination Deadlines to Ease Burden on Competitors
March 18, 2020 Comments Off on WCHA Extends Nomination Deadlines to Ease Burden on Competitors
So, regardless of foaling date, you have until May 30th to submit and pay first option to nominate your babies at the $100 rate. After May 30th, your nomination fee will only increase by $50. We will extend the first option to nominate your yearlings and two-year-olds to April 15th at $100. After April 15th, it will only increase by $50.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Positive Affirmations For the Show Pen
March 18, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Positive Affirmations For the Show Pen
Sometimes, you just need a word of encouragement. Especially during these challenging times, we’re all looking for a bit of positivity. We love these signs that are displayed on the walls of the Will Rogers Memorial Center in the chute that leads to the show pen at the APHA World Shows in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Public Service Announcement: The following video is completely silly and contains no mention of the coronavirus whatsoever. It does, however, have a cute horse doing cute things. Enjoy!
Continue reading …PtHA Releases Statement About World Show
March 18, 2020 Comments Off on PtHA Releases Statement About World Show
At the present time, all entry deadlines for Pinto World Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma remain unchanged. The PWC is still scheduled to go on unless a federal, state, or county government tells us we cannot have the show. We will make announcements if, and when, changes become necessary.
Continue reading …Market Horses From Home in Two April Internet Auctions
March 18, 2020 Comments Off on Market Horses From Home in Two April Internet Auctions
“The two April INTERNET auctions allow sellers to market their horses in early April and do it from home or on the road. Entries are being accepted for the both auctions now. The SPRING REINER & COW HORSE AUCTION and the April INTERNET Auction are great marketplaces for Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas,” says Mike Jennings of the Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Each of these auctions will include show horses, prospects and breeding stock.”
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