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10 Reasons to Join AQHYA

April 24, 2018 Comments Off

Reason 3: Scholarships! Who doesn’t like the chance to earn money that could help with future education? Current AQHYA members may be eligible to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships through the American Quarter Horse Foundation.

Around the Rings- AQHA L1 Championship West

April 23, 2018 Comments Off

The AQHA L1 Championship West is a wrap! The second of three AQHA L1 Championships took place April 18-22 in Las Vegas, Nevada, welcoming exhibitors to the South Point Equestrian Center.

Around the Rings 2018 NCEA National Championship

April 23, 2018 Comments Off

No. 2 Auburn Defeats No. 1 Georgia to be Named 2018 NCEA National Champions!

April 21, 2018 Comments Off

The “Ole’ South” rivalry of two SEC foes, Auburn Equestrian and Georgia Equestrian, was the headlining act today at the 2018 NCEA National Championships in Waco, Texas. But no matter which way the chips would fall, for the sixth straight year in a row, the Southern Equestrian Conference would have a representative take home the coveted title of National Champion. Overall, the SEC has 15 titles since the NCEA was sanctioned in 2002.

Around the Rings- 2018 AQHA L1 Championship West

April 21, 2018 Comments Off

Thanks to Genny Miller, Melissa Sexton, and Tiffany Wilson for sharing some fun photos from around the rings at the 2018 AQHA L1 Championship West that’s currently underway in Las Vegas. If you’d like to share your photos from the show, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Around the Rings- 2018 Kentucky PHC Spring Fling

April 20, 2018 Comments Off

Thanks to Moments by Jen&Jam Photography for sharing some great photos from the Kentucky Paint Horse Club’s Spring Fling, April 6-8 in Frankfort. Judges were Betsy and John Tuckey, Susan Stafford, Chris Thompson, Darren Wright, and Jennifer Goss. If you’d like for your show photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

EC Blog- By Morning, Stall Cleaner. By Noon, AQHA L1 West Champion!

April 20, 2018 Comments Off

It’s 4 am and the barn is quiet. There’s not a soul in sight, except Corin Lamont, and trainer, Jando Guerra. This is Corin’s first Level 1 Championship show, AND her first AQHA horse show. Ever.

EC Photo of the Day- Like Father, Like Son, at 2018 Cactus Reining Classic

April 19, 2018 Comments Off

Luca Fappani riding the darling four-year-old mare, Off Whiz A Spook (Smart Spook x Whizin Off Sparks), marked a 215.5 to win the 13 & Under. His father, Andrea Fappani, rode Epic Titan to win the $70,000 Added open Derby.

EC Blog- AQHA L1 Championship West From a First-Timer’s Perspective

April 19, 2018 Comments Off

“I have been showing Quarter Horses since I was 13, but this show was not around as a youth. After taking a break from showing horses while I was in college, I was excited to hear AQHA added this show for the level 1 exhibitors as well as restructuring the novice/level 1 division.”

Disciplinary Action Regarding Drug Testing at 2017 Lucas Oil AQHA World

April 19, 2018 Comments Off

AQHA has adjusted its records to reflect the disqualifications and is notifying those exhibitors whose horses moved up in the placings as a result of such disqualifications. AQHA has reciprocity agreements with a number of other equine associations for animal welfare, medication and unsportsmanlike conduct related violations. This means that when AQHA suspends people or horses, these people and/or horses are also suspended from the groups that have a reciprocity agreement with AQHA.