Exploring Select World at its New Location!
August 29, 2019 Comments Off on Exploring Select World at its New Location!
While on one of my excursions, (code for I’m lost and trying to find the barn) I found the American Miniature Horse Association is here having their World Show. So, I stopped in for a few minutes and watched.
Continue reading …ABRA Announces 2019/2020 Youth Ambassadors
August 29, 2019 Comments Off on ABRA Announces 2019/2020 Youth Ambassadors
The ABRA Youth Ambassador must be a youth leader that is active in promoting and supporting ABRA and its activities not only during the World Show but throughout the year. The Youth Ambassador Contest has been designed to recognize and reward an outstanding individual in both the Jr and Sr Ambassador age category.
Continue reading …Defining Horse Jargon- Horse Sale Terms
August 29, 2019 Comments Off on Defining Horse Jargon- Horse Sale Terms
Questions that I see sellers get asked include, “Is this horse kid safe?” Well, that’s an extremely difficult question to answer because the seller is unlikely to know the riding abilities of the child in question. As with adults, abilities and confidence of riders can vary greatly, and the age of the rider is only one factor to consider.
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There is an assumption that only wealthy people engage in equestrian sports. Well, according to 2018 reported statistics, the joys of owning, showing, and riding horses are shared among all levels of the American people’s income bracket.
Continue reading …AQHA Rolls Out New System- DocuSign
August 28, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Rolls Out New System- DocuSign
“During the first week we used DocuSign, 75 percent of signers submitted an authorized signature within one hour,” said Aaron Bovos, AQHA chief operating officer. “Our goal is to get paperwork out the door and in the hands of our members. When a customer uses DocuSign, it allows our Member Experience team to accelerate the completion of the certificate instead of having to send the application/transfer in the mail.”
Continue reading …EC TV- Protester Runs in Front of Jumper at European Championship
August 28, 2019 Comments Off on EC TV- Protester Runs in Front of Jumper at European Championship
That’s exactly what happened at the recent FEI European Championships in Rotterdam when a young woman ran out onto the course while Marc Houtzager was riding Calimaro. The protester had the phrase, “Stop horse slavery,” painted on her body and held a sign that said, “Horse beating is not a sport.” She was able to evade capture by officials and ran right in front of the pair while they were attempting a difficult triple combination jump. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
Continue reading …APHA BF Platinum Growth Means $160,000+ Payouts For APHA World
August 28, 2019 Comments Off on APHA BF Platinum Growth Means $160,000+ Payouts For APHA World
With a 40% increase in Platinum-enrolled stallions for 2019, the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity classes at the 2019 APHA World Championship Show promises prime competition and an opportunity to win huge paychecks. More than $160,000 is up for grabs to eligible foals and their non-pro exhibitors in the World Show’s five Platinum classes:
Continue reading …AQHA Releases Department Numbers For Direct Customer Service
August 28, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Releases Department Numbers For Direct Customer Service
Racing Department: 806-378-5085Racing Challenge: 877-222-7223
Show Department: 806-378-5083
International Programs: 806-378-4300
Sales and Advertising Department: 800-583-8897
Photos and Results From APHA Zone 1 Show
August 28, 2019 Comments Off on Photos and Results From APHA Zone 1 Show
Fun additions to the show included a giant coloring station for kids, wheelbarrow races, and the Notes of Kindness and Compassion Campaign. During the evening, two concerts playing in the nearby amphitheater provided a soundtrack for the show with the sounds of Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, and DJ Drama, as well as Travis Tritt and The Charlie Daniels Band.
Continue reading …AQHA Select World 2019- Performance Halter
August 27, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Select World 2019- Performance Halter
Congrats to big winners crowned thus far at the AQHA Select World Show! Performance Halter Geldings- 1- Mytesly/Vickie Strickland 2- Ima Lazy Cowboy/Karen Zarda 3- Absolute Best Asset/Elizabeth Brown 4- No Question Im Lazy/Lisa Neiberger 5- The Company You Keep/Heidi Rasor Performance Halter Mares- 1- Rumors Only/Joe Whitt 2- Snap Krackle Pop/Twylla Brown 3- UF […]
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