Gordyville Shootout Was a Big Success With 3,800+ Entries
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Gordyville Shootout Was a Big Success With 3,800+ Entries
The show recorded over 3,800 entries and hosted the $1,000 added Showmanship and Western Pleasure Shootout, which invites all first and second place class winners throughout the winter and spring circuit shows.
Continue reading …District IV “No Bling” Show Provides Avenue For AQHA Newcomers to “Get Their Boots Wet”
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on District IV “No Bling” Show Provides Avenue For AQHA Newcomers to “Get Their Boots Wet”
The fun, casual atmosphere of these shows emphasize the “No Bling” idea by encouraging competitors to wear a long-sleeved, collared shirt, jeans, cowboy hat, and boots, (all of which are required in the AQHA Rulebook) as well as no fancy tack required.
Continue reading …Congrats Winners of AjPHA Photography Contest
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Congrats Winners of AjPHA Photography Contest
“We love seeing the creative talents of our AjPHA members,” Director of Youth and Amateur Activities Christine Henry said. “Our creative and leadership programs are excellent opportunities for our Youth to express themselves and their love of Paints out of the saddle. Besides, Paints make the perfect muse!”
Continue reading …Trading in Boots and Spurs For Running Shoes at The Buckeye Classic 5K!
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Trading in Boots and Spurs For Running Shoes at The Buckeye Classic 5K!
Over 70 people registered for this morning’s inaugural Buckeye Blitz 5K, which kicked off bright and early at 8:30 am at the Eden Park fairgrounds in Ohio.
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Apparel Blog: Horse Show Fashion Trends
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch Apparel Blog: Horse Show Fashion Trends
Kimes Ranch Apparel Blog: Horse Show Fashion Trends
Continue reading …Building the Future, Piece by Piece
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Building the Future, Piece by Piece
“The YES Convention is about meeting new people who share your same love of the American Quarter Horse. It’s about being inspired and giving you something to work for. Everyone who attends, leaves with something, whether it be a new friend or a new outlook.”
Continue reading …FEI Trying to Determine if 3 Horses Testing Positive For (Codeine, Morphine, and Oripavine) is Result of Contamination or Intention
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on FEI Trying to Determine if 3 Horses Testing Positive For (Codeine, Morphine, and Oripavine) is Result of Contamination or Intention
“The combination of Oripavine, Morphine and Codeine have frequently been seen in contamination cases from other equestrian sport regulators, and the FEI already has three outstanding cases from 2014 involving Oripavine and Morphine in which we proactively sought the lifting of the provisional suspensions.”
Continue reading …Do You Know How to Properly Maintain Your Arena?
July 21, 2015 Comments Off on Do You Know How to Properly Maintain Your Arena?
After saving up your pennies and spending time and money working with a contractor to clear an area and lay a foundation, you’ve built a riding arena of your own. Now comes the part that is so frequently overlooked, proper arena maintenance.
Continue reading …Tantalizing Trail Extravaganza Awaits at Arizona Fall Championship
July 20, 2015 Comments Off on Tantalizing Trail Extravaganza Awaits at Arizona Fall Championship
Championship bronze trophies for each Trail division, a Scottsdale Performance Saddle for the cumulative high scoring rider in L2 Amateur/Select Trail, $500-$1,000 cash prizes, and an USTPC Trail Team Challenge are among the additions to the 2015 AZ. Fall Championship.
Continue reading …APHA Paint Horse Championships Head to Germany
July 20, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Paint Horse Championships Head to Germany
The championship is scheduled in conjunction with the European Paint Horse Championship, the largest international APHA-approved show outside of North America; in 2014, it was APHA’s No. 2 show in the world by entries.
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