Virginia Maiden Comes Up With Exciting Solution For Postponing Show- Classes Will be Held in June
March 17, 2020 Comments Off on Virginia Maiden Comes Up With Exciting Solution For Postponing Show- Classes Will be Held in June
We apologize for the delay in updating, but we have officially chosen to postpone our futurity classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve chosen to do this for the safety of our exhibitors, participants, and spectators. To make up for this unfortunate circumstance, we’re holding our futurity classes during the 2020 Virginia National Stock Horse Show taking place June 4-7th at the Virginia Horse Center, Lexington VA.
Continue reading …APHA Waives Qualification For 2020 Open/Amateur World Show In Light of Current Situation
March 17, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Waives Qualification For 2020 Open/Amateur World Show In Light of Current Situation
APHA Executive Director Billy Smith has confirmed that, at the current time, not only are the APHA Youth World Show, Open and Amateur World Show, and Eastern and Western National Championship going ahead as scheduled, the association has made the decision to waive qualification for the Open and Amateur World Show for 2020.
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum Closed Until April 1st
March 17, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Fame and Museum Closed Until April 1st
“The Museum will be closed for visitors for the remainder of the month as we undergo an already planned exhibit transition and take advantage of this time to conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfecting of the building,” said Chief Foundation Officer Anna Morrison. “Our most important consideration is the health and well-being of our visitors, staff and the local community. Based on the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), the Museum will not be holding large public events including bus tours, school field trips and special events for the next 45 days. Our staff has contacted the individuals hosting events at the Museum during this timeframe to reschedule their events.”
Continue reading …NSBYA Spotlight on Intercollegiate Riding
March 17, 2020 Comments Off on NSBYA Spotlight on Intercollegiate Riding
Many believe that their riding years are over when they attend college, unless you manage to live close to your barn, or you continue to ride after college. But, there are over 15 division one schools offering an equestrian team. Some schools that have teams include Auburn University, Baylor University, Georgia, Oklahoma State University, University of South Carolina, South Dakota State University, Southern Methodist University in Texas, and Texas A&M.
Continue reading …WCHA Added Money Classes Coming to Pinto World Show in 2020
March 17, 2020 Comments Off on WCHA Added Money Classes Coming to Pinto World Show in 2020
“Branching out and joining forces with PtHA and Darrell Bilke is a wonderful opportunity for WCHA and our members,” explains Don Falcon, Executive Director of WCHA. “This collaboration allows for an additional venue in our mission to provide more and more WCHA classes for halter horse competition of all breeds.”
Continue reading …Equine Affaire- April 2-5 in Ohio is Cancelled
March 16, 2020 Comments Off on Equine Affaire- April 2-5 in Ohio is Cancelled
It is with great sadness and disappointment that we announce that Equine Affaire scheduled to take place April 2-5 at the Ohio Expo Center has been cancelled. This cancellation is based upon the evolving COVID-19 virus threat that is sweeping not only our state and nation, but also the globe. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health have issued an executive order prohibiting mass gatherings and events from taking place within the State of Ohio until further notice as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19.
Continue reading …How Will Coronavirus Affect the Horse Industry this Summer? Statements from AQHA, APHA, NSBA Regarding Events
March 16, 2020 Comments Off on How Will Coronavirus Affect the Horse Industry this Summer? Statements from AQHA, APHA, NSBA Regarding Events
Now, many people are wondering if this is only the beginning of horse show events that may be cancelled, shortened, or moved as a result of the coronavirus. If something needs to happen regarding major summer horse shows, like the AQHA L1 Championships, AQHA Youth World, APHA Youth World, or NSBA World, such as shortening of the schedules, moving dates, or an outright cancellation, how early would people be notified? What about waiving qualification if people cannot travel as much to compete at events?
Continue reading …AQHA Convention is Permanently Cancelled
March 16, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Convention is Permanently Cancelled
Due to the uncertainty of the current COVID-19 pandemic witnessed around the globe, the AQHA Executive Committee has opted not to reschedule the 2020 AQHA Convention, but to instead cancel the event until the 2021 AQHA Convention, which is scheduled for February 25 to March 1 in San Antonio.
Continue reading …AQHA L1 Championship East in Ohio is Still Going Forward
March 16, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA L1 Championship East in Ohio is Still Going Forward
“AQHA is working closely with facility management, and our top priority remains the safety of our exhibitors, their American Quarter Horses and AQHA staff, in addition to the local community,” said Justin Billings, chief show officer. “The World Equestrian Center management expects the facility to reopen well before our event, which means the suspension would not affect the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships. In the event of the show not moving forward, AQHA would notify exhibitors as soon as that decision was made and refund exhibitor show fees.”
Continue reading …2020 NCEA National Championships Has Been Cancelled
March 14, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 NCEA National Championships Has Been Cancelled
The NCAA’s decision is based on the evolving COVID-19 public health threat, the ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities.
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