On March 1, APHA national directors voted on 14 rule change proposals that advance to the floor for consideration at the 2020 APHA Convention, which took place February 28–March 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. Most rules will go into effect with the 2021 APHA Rule Book (rules with early implementation requested are noted below).
Continue reading …The title of Western Pleasure Challenge champion will be presented to the exhibitor who earns the most points, showing up to three horses. Two of the horses can be shown in any of the existing open western pleasure classes: 2-year-old western pleasure, Level 2 or Level 3 junior western pleasure, or Level 2 or Level 3 senior western pleasure. The catch is a mandatory class: a new 3-year-old western pleasure stakes, which will be offered for the first time at the Lucas Oil World this year.
Continue reading …It’s no surprise that Tony Anderman turned out to be horse crazy. It would’ve been more surprising if he hadn’t. Tony has been immersed in the horse world since birth.
Continue reading …The Amateur Walk/Jog High Point Champion was Nicole Williams with Busted For LopenLazy. Reserve was Julia Plemmons with Zippos Tabitha. The Youth Walk/Jog Champion was Sophia Meekel with Hourgirl Sleeps. Reserve was Dakota Monea with Lucky Detail. The winner of the Blue Ribbon L1 Amateur/Select Trail Challenge was Madison Nirenstein with No Doubt Im Trouble.
Continue reading …The show will be moving to its new dates- January 15th-20th for 2021! the momentum and excitement from the new Silver Series will carry over to the Silver Dollar next year where exhibitors will be able to manage the schedules of the Silver Dollar and Sun Circuit more easily with a larger break in between.
Continue reading …Thanks to Kaleena Weakly and Marjorie Parks for more fun photos from around the rings at the Silver Dollar Circuit that’s currently underway in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you’d like to share your horse show photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Congratulations to the Silver Stakes winners thus far: Level 2 Select Showmanship- Absolute Best Asset/Elizabeth […]
Continue reading …An Equine Production show management team reported an incredible 1,400 entry increase over last year’s event. Because the event was so well-attended, the club’s next show, the MOQHA Maple Leaf, will see changes to its schedule in order to accommodate the exponential growth.
Continue reading …The winner was Ashley Dunbar Clock with HP Satin Dream, who received $1,300 for Janee and Dominic Pugliani. The Reserve Champion was Nancy Alto-Renfro with I Look Extremely Hot, who won $900 for Taylor Brown. Third was Andrea Kail with Movin The Chains, who won $650 for Julie Hoefling. Fourth was Deanna Searles with Hereicomeagain, winning $550 for Kathy Tobin.
Continue reading …The Dixie National Quarter Horse Show is a wrap with large classes and fun had by all. The show started on February 4th with the Equestrian With Disabilities events. There were 142 AQHA and 116 NSBA entries, our largest show to date. All of the participants had a great time, and a lot of new friends were made.
Continue reading …Can an adult child and the child’s mom show the same horse in BOTH Amateur Showmanship and Select Showmanship? NO. One, if L1 eligible, could show in the L1 and the other could show in the age appropriate class.
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