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Behind the Scenes- 3/10-3/11, 2018 AZ Sun Circuit

March 12, 2018 Comments Off

Thanks to Kristin Spinning for some fabulous behind the scenes photos from around the rings at the 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit over the weekend. If you’d like to share your around the ring photos from a horse show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Around the Ring Photos and Results from 2018 Bellringer Circuit

March 12, 2018 Comments Off

“We had a great turnout and had so much fun with the ‘Second Chance to Win Raffle.’ This raffle was for those who did not place first under any judge. We had 55 items to give away, and it was very well received,” she says. “My mission, as photographer, for this show, was to showcase the reason why we show- the horse. Between the great High Point All Around awards, the raffle, and the good numbers showing, it was a great show for all. “

2018 QH Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Book

March 12, 2018 Comments Off

*NEW* 3-Year-Old & Over $2,500 Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure Stakes
– Open to Maiden & Non Maiden horses
– Horse cannot have earned over $2,500 or 25 pts by Aug. 1 of current year
– Highest Placing Limited Rider Award

AQHA Releases Tentative Dates for 2018 AQHA Regional Championships

March 12, 2018 Comments Off

“Exhibitors can compete at any of the four Regional Championships; however, competitors can only compete in one Regional Championships each year,” said Charlie Hemphill, AQHA director of shows and new events. “These shows are the best way for exhibitors to get their feet wet in AQHA championship shows.”

Around the Rings at the 2018 Sun Country Show, Mar 10 with the G-Man

March 11, 2018 Comments Off

Cathy Hanson is AQHA 2017 Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Recipient

March 10, 2018 Comments Off

Hanson grew up with horses her entire life, learning from her father, Don Blazer. She competed as a youth and fell in love with the American Quarter Horse. She was drawn to their athleticism and heart. Hanson showed in the open division as a youth, and earned the title of AQHA reserve world champion in western riding in 1988 aboard the mare Lo Lindo.

Around the Rings at the 2018 Sun Country Show, Mar 9 with the G-Man

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

Achieving the Unimaginable, While Keeping Everything in Perspective- 4 High Point Titles For 1 Horse- Classic Circle

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

“The funny thing is we decided not to obsess about the rankings. We all made a pact to do our thing and focus on our own personal best at every show. None of us wanted the pressure of point chasing. That takes the fun out of why we really enjoy showing. In fact, my mom and Virginia didn’t even let me know that I was leading until after the Congress. That’s when we all sat down and looked at the points and said, ‘Wow, this might happen.'”

Final AQHA Incentive Fund Checks On The Way- $21.21 Per Point

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

Owners of American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund-enrolled horses, as well as foal and stallion nominators, should start seeing their checks arrive for points earned during the 2017 show season. More than $1.26 million was paid to owners and nominators that earned Incentive Fund points in 2017.

Win $1,200 Blue Ribbon Headstall During “Sun Circuit’s Got Talent Competition!”

March 8, 2018 Comments Off

Competitors will have the opportunity to win a custom Blue Ribbon, silver, embellished headstall valued at $1,200 at Friday’s Lunch Party sponsored by 7Bar Ranch and AQHA stallions, Indefinate and Definitely All That, during the Singing/Karaoke Contest!