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Around the Rings- 2021 FL Gulf Coast

January 5, 2021 Comments Off

Scroll below to check out more great photos from around the rings at the 2021 Florida Gulf Coast.

Indiana State Representative Beau Baird Competes at Florida Gold Coast

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Baird was elected to office in 2018, representing District 44. He had no intention of running for office until he was encouraged to do so after his father left the position to run for Congress. Although the job is daunting at times, he believes that it is especially gratifying.

2021 AQHA VRH World and RHC Finals Qualifying

January 5, 2021 Comments Off

Based on an extensive comparison of the qualifying data and discussions with AQHA alliance partner the National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance, AQHA Show Council, AQHA Affiliate Advisory Board and affiliates, the AQHA Executive Committee has waived the qualification requirements for the 2021 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, slated for June 22-27, 2021, at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. NRSHA also made the decision to waive qualifying requirements for the 2021 NRSHA National Championships, held in conjunction with the AQHA VRH World.

EC Photo of the Day- If 2020 Was a Horse

January 4, 2021 Comments Off

If 2020 was a horse… Thanks to Kristen Lee for sharing this hilarious shot and caption. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

From the Winner’s Circle: High Point Champions at FL Gold Coast

January 4, 2021 Comments Off

Laurie Stewart of Ocala, Florida has been riding since she was eight years old, but she only returned to the show ring a few years ago. Winning the Level 1 Amateur W/J high point on her horse, Suddenly Goodtherapy, was a dream come true.

2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries

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An Equine Production show management has reported a banner year for the 2020 Florida Gold Coast that recently concluded in Tampa, Florida. With stalls at a count of 1,200, entries up 600 per judge, and a total of 13,500 AQHA entries with an increase of more than 3,500 AQHA entries over 2019, that’s a clear indication that competitors are enjoying the balmy, Floridian, winter weather.

2020 TP Christmas Challenge Futurity- Results with Paybacks

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Click on the link below to view results with paybacks from the 2020 Tom Powers Christmas Challenge Futurity. RESULTS with Paybacks

Virtual 2021 APHA Convention Announced

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“For state directors, the general membership meeting is mandatory. We don’t want to risk the health and well being of our members who may have underlying health conditions,” APHA President Casey West said. “We also don’t want to unnecessarily contribute to the spread of COVID-19 by meeting in close proximity where social distancing will be difficult, if not impossible, to maintain.”

2020 AQHA Youth World Cup Wrap Up

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American Quarter Horse Youth Association members from 13 countries competed at the virtual 2020 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup. The virtual event was substituted for the in-person event due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to protect the health and safety of exhibitors while still allowing the international competition to occur. Read more about the virtual event.

2021 AQHA Youth World Qualifying

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“The decision to waive traditional qualifying for the 2021 Ford Youth World was based on extensive discussion, comparison of previous years’ qualifying data and the cancellation of approximately 30% of the qualifying shows since May 1, 2020, when the qualifying period began,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We anticipate continued effects of the pandemic, especially in the harder hit areas of the world where many lockdowns remain in place.”