We have negotiated discounted rates at hotels near WestWorld, but several of those hotels reservation blocks are expiring soon. Remember, Scottsdale is a VERY POPULAR destination in March. Book now to get your first pick at the best price.
Continue reading …On Sunday, January 14th, 49,235 people were in attendance at the 2019 National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver, Colorado. We’re certain that a majority of those were there to watch one of the highlighted events- the RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining.
Continue reading …Until you’ve felt the earth-shaking majesty of a galloping six-horse draft hitch or marveled at the silent trust displayed between a horse at liberty and its handler, you’ve never experienced the magic of Fantasia. On April 11-13, Equine Affaire’s signature musical celebration of the horse will bring every horse-lover’s dream to life under the spotlights of the Ohio Expo Center’s coliseum in Columbus, Ohio. Sponsored by Absorbine, the Fantasia is an unforgettable show that sets the beauty, majesty and power of horse and rider to music, serving as the ultimate testament to the heart and soul of the horse.
Continue reading …Gerald Butler (1991–2018), 27 Years
Bill French (1989–2018), 29 Years
Ed Mayfield (1970–2018), 48 Years
R. J. Muir (1977– 2018), 41 Years
Mike Sheppard (1978–2018), 40 Years
Dan Williams (1978–2018), 40 Years
Roger L Johnson (1978 – 2018), 40 Years
Pat Trebesch (1978 – 2018), 40 Years
Carl McCuistion (2006 – 2018), 12 Years, awarded posthumously, approved by the APHA Judges Committee per the guidelines of the Emeritus Award.
APHA sponsors awards for up to 15 classes per show; selected events are at the discretion of show management. Awards include a Gist championship buckle and second- through sixth–place medallions for each class, valued at $3,500. Shows may offer additional Paint Horse Championship classes and purchase the additional awards for these classes from APHA.
Continue reading …The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding individuals, horses, ranches or businesses whose contributions involving the American Quarter Horse significantly impacted the great state of Oklahoma’s equine industry. This event is dependent on the generosity of donors who acknowledge those contributions with financial support.
Continue reading …The 2019 AQHA Central Level 1 Championships is April 10-13 at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City; the 2019 AQHA West Level 1 Championships returns April 17-20 to the South Point Equestrian & Events Center in Las Vegas; and the 2019 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships is May 1-5 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. Exhibitors can compete at only one Level 1 Championships each year.
Continue reading …Congratulations to some of the big winners at the show!
Junior Trail- Party Favours/Will Knabenshue (Chayer, Doyle, Clay)
Amateur Trail- Rageous Blaze/Lacee Keller (Chayer, Doyle, Clay, Smith, Pipkin, Pipkin)
L1 Western Riding- Uptown Never Sleeps/Shannon Gillespie (Chayer, Doyle, Clay)
Entry forms and stall reservations must be postmarked by TODAY, January 18th for the 2019 Arizona Sun Circuit that’s scheduled for March 2-10 at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ.
Continue reading …The Pinto Horse Association of America has just released their World Show Fee Schedule for the 2019 event. Click here to view. Click here to view the tentative World Show schedule. Click here to view the stall reservation form.
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