In western showmanship and English showmanship, judges and exhibitors must remain at least 6 feet apart to maintain social distancing guidelines. Therefore, exhibitors should be instructed to stop at least 6′ from the Judge when setting up for and during inspection. Exhibitors shall not be penalized for stopping this distance from the Judge. Judges should be careful to maintain social distancing requirements when inspecting showmanship horses.

“We are excited to officially launch these six new classes that the AQHA Show, IT and Project Management departments worked diligently to complete for our members,” said Justin Billings, chief show officer. “The additional classes allow exhibitors from English, western and ranch-horse disciplines new options to compete with their American Quarter Horses. The classes are now available for show management to add to AQHA-sanctioned events, which will be held pending local, state and federal mandates.”

Territory 1- Jacqueline Frimodt – North Bend, WA Territory

Territory 3- Katie Kapinos – Manitowoc, WI

Territory 4- Claire Beesaw – Bryan, TX

Territory 5- Karissa McGuire – Hope, AR

Territory 6- Sierra Kane – Greenwood, DE

She knew her performance on Spooks Show Time was good, and when the score, a 222.5, was announced, the cheers were resounding. However, Roper had drawn number 2 in the Level 4 Non Pro Finals, meaning she had to sweat through 31 additional runs before she was declared the victor. When the last rider had cleared the arena, it became official: Indy Roper had won her first Non Pro Derby Championship; several great prizes, including a year’s use of a beautiful Kyle Zanetti Trailer, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, Anderson Bean Boots, a custom Montana Silversmiths belt buckle, product from Classic Equine, and gift certificates to Platinum Performance, Bluebonnet Feeds, SmartPak, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, and CINCH; and a check for $18,800. Nominator Bobby Lewis will receive 5% of the total payout.

An Equine Production has big news to share regarding the Tri-State Quarter Horse Association shows that were cancelled this year in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AQHA has since approved the club’s request to move several of the May events to August- specifically August 3-5 and 7-9. Now, there will be ten total shows in six days. August 6th will be a required off day.

In the video, Bovos shares an overview of highlights and accomplishments of fiscal year 2019, reviews the Association’s financial statement and discusses AQHA’s focus for fiscal year 2020. 

“We love seeing our members excel in the classroom as well as in the show ring,” said Peter Cashman, IHSA executive director. “It is our aim that members’ academic and IHSA equestrian experience helps prepare them for life beyond college.”

NSBA Youth are holding an art contest and looking for art to be submitted by youth in three age categories: Small Fry 9 & Under, 10-14 and 15-18.