2014 Houston Livestock Show and Multi-Breed Horse Shows Coming March 2014
January 8, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Houston Livestock Show and Multi-Breed Horse Shows Coming March 2014
APHA halter and performance classes on March 17 and 18 will have four judges. Palomino, Quarter Horse, and all-breed classes on March 18-20 will have three judges. A new youth horse show on March 18-20 will also have all-breed classes.
Continue reading …APHA Explains Decision to Show Support of AQHA’s Cloning Appeal
January 8, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Explains Decision to Show Support of AQHA’s Cloning Appeal
“APHA filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of AQHA because we felt that the judge’s ruling put all breed associations at risk and in a position where we couldn’t make and enforce our own rules,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
Continue reading …PHBA Registration and Transfer Fee Special, Jan. – March, 2014
January 7, 2014 Comments Off on PHBA Registration and Transfer Fee Special, Jan. – March, 2014
This registration special will include Palomino-bred and Color Conformation horse registry (horses not registered with another Breed Association which PHBA recognizes, geldings and spayed mares only). All horses must meet all color and conformation requirements.
Continue reading …PHBA Officials Explain Thought Process Behind Developing New Novice Amateur Credential Program
January 7, 2014 Comments Off on PHBA Officials Explain Thought Process Behind Developing New Novice Amateur Credential Program
“This program has been several years getting started,” explains PHBA Immediate Past President Melonie Furnish of Middletown, Ind. “Our intent was to help the affiliates by increasing membership and the size of our shows. I truly think this will give our amateurs the opportunity to grow without having negative effects on the novice.”
Continue reading …ApHC Stallion Service Auction Update and “Phase Two” Launch
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on ApHC Stallion Service Auction Update and “Phase Two” Launch
For the open bidding period that ended December 31st, a total of 47 services were sold in the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Stallion Service Auction, generating approximately $41,000, 75 percent of which will be part of the prize money added to the pot for resulting foals that are eventually entered in World Show two-year-old incentive classes.
Continue reading …Judges and Dates Announced For 2014 Buckeye Classic/Little Buckeye
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on Judges and Dates Announced For 2014 Buckeye Classic/Little Buckeye
The Little Buckeye- July 19-20- Judges: Charlie Cole, Chad Evans, and Suzy Jeane
The Buckeye Classic- July 24-27- Judges: Terry Cross, Stephen Stephens, Stephanie Lynn, Patty Campbell, Holly Hover, and John Briggs
Continue reading …New “Tandem/Synchronized” $1,000 Hunter Pairings Class a Huge Hit Among Competitors at 2014 Fl. Gulf Coast
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on New “Tandem/Synchronized” $1,000 Hunter Pairings Class a Huge Hit Among Competitors at 2014 Fl. Gulf Coast
“When they came to a dual jump, the leader slowed down to let the follower catch up,” she says. “Then, side by side they jumped the dual jump. They literally jumped it together, synchronized.”
Continue reading …OQHA Guidelines For In-State Qualifying For 2014 AQHA Novice Championship Show
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on OQHA Guidelines For In-State Qualifying For 2014 AQHA Novice Championship Show
Information courtesy of OQHA Please read below for the OQHA guideliness for in-state qualifying to the 2014 AQHA Novice Championship Show East held in Murfeesboro, Tennessee. Qualifying Period: Madness In March, March 29-30, 2014 – June 30, 2014 Qualifying Guidelines: There guidelines will follow current Ohio Quarter Horse Association points, rules, and regulation as outlined […]
Continue reading …PHBA Enhances Credential Novice Amateur Program For 2014
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on PHBA Enhances Credential Novice Amateur Program For 2014
NOTE: Stay tuned to Equine Chronicle.com for an upcoming EC interview with PHBA President, Melonie Furnish, to discover more about this exciting new program…
Continue reading …Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit Starts Tomorrow, Jan. 7th
January 6, 2014 Comments Off on Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit Starts Tomorrow, Jan. 7th
Fox Lea Farm’s 2014 Winter Circuit is on schedule to begin tomorrow, January 7th, in Venice, Florida. The show will continue through January 12th with judges Dawn Clason, Bruce Brown, Curtis Reynolds, Robin Frid, Chris Jones, and Murray Griggs officiating.
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