AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop, First Equine Athlete Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
February 22, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Superhorse, Snap Krackle Pop, First Equine Athlete Inducted into Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
For the first time in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s 28-year history, a horse will be inducted. Snap Krackle Pop, owned by Twylla and Ed Brown of Perry, Missouri, is under the training of AQHA Professional Horsemen Kendra Weis and Blake Weis at Twin Acres Ranch in Moberly, Missouri. Snap Krackle Pop is a two-time AQHA Superhorse, earning the titles in 2015 and 2016 at the AQHA World Championship Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …NSBA Announces Show and Hunter Horses of the Year
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Announces Show and Hunter Horses of the Year
The National Snaffle Bit Association is excited to announce its 2021 Horse of the Year recipients, Hot Lopin Lily in the Show division and Diamant’s Legacy in the Hunter Jumper division.
Continue reading …NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on NRHA Announces Patti Carter as New Director of Education and Officials
Carter brings decades of experience to the position, both as a competitor and a judge. The former American Quarter Horse Association Professional Horsewoman of the Year has spent the last several years as AQHA’s Senior Director of Judges and Stewards, and prior to that served as AQHA’s Sr. Director of Shows and Professional Horsemen.
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“The AQHYA leadership team is already hard at work planning a fun, engaging and impactful Youth Excellence Seminar slated for this summer,” said AQHYA President Steve Wheat. “I am excited for this year’s leadership workshops; our keynote speaker, Courtenay DeHoff; and the ’80s-theme dance! YES has always had a lasting impression on me, and I look forward to the new memories and friendships that will be made this year. See you all in Amarillo!”
Continue reading …Review of APHA Rule Change Proposals
February 21, 2022 Comments Off on Review of APHA Rule Change Proposals
CONTROL #SC-105- This rule change proposal would allow APHA Regional Clubs to co-host PORs outside of one of the host’s boundaries as long as the show is within one of the club’s boundaries.
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Before APHA was the world’s second-largest equine breed registry with more than 1 million horses registered to date, it was an idea that took root in a horsewoman’s heart. Rebecca Tyler Lockhart had a visceral love of colorful stock-type horses, and once she saw a need to create a registry dedicated to those eye-catching horses. Once that idea took root in her mind, the horsewoman leapt into action, dusting off her boots and recruiting like-minded horsemen from around the country to rally behind her cause.
Continue reading …APHA “Star” Internship Opportunities For 2022
February 19, 2022 Comments Off on APHA “Star” Internship Opportunities For 2022
Stars will network with top-tier experts at APHA and throughout the Paint community, including at the APHA World Championship Show and APHA/WCHA Halter Million. Don’t worry, you won’t be asked to fetch coffee—APHA Stars are valuable personnel who contribute to the organization’s growth via important projects, event planning and more real-world activities.
Continue reading …2022 AQHA VRH World Championship Schedule
February 18, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 AQHA VRH World Championship Schedule
The AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships; AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; AQHA Level 1 Cattle Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are slated for June 20-25 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. More than $250,000 in purse and prizes will be awarded over the six-day event as the nation’s top ranch horses and exhibitors will be recognized.
Continue reading …AQHA and Along For the Ride Reception
February 17, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA and Along For the Ride Reception
AQHA Publicity All 2022 AQHA Convention registrants are invited to attend the AQHA and Along for the Ride™ Reception, featuring a roundtable discussion with industry experts, on February 26 at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the round table is from 6:30 p.m. to […]
Continue reading …Qualify For 2022 AQHA VRH World Championships
February 17, 2022 Comments Off on Qualify For 2022 AQHA VRH World Championships
The 2022 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships are tentatively scheduled for June 20-25 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The qualifying deadline is February 28.
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