AQHA members have until December 31, 2017, to submit items for the 2018 convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the Association encourages members to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2018. AQHA standing committees will meet at convention to consider the submitted items.
Continue reading …Amateur Walk-Trot Western Pleasure: Plentylicious, owned and exhibited by Carolyn Goodfellow
Amateur Western Pleasure: Zipintomy Appointment, owned and exhibited by Barb Hazell
Senior Western Pleasure: Supremely Addicted, exhibited by Deserie Rieu, owned by Greg Gavelin
Youth Western Pleasure 14-18: Love My Charisma, exhibited by Tessy Rupert
Novice Amateur Western Horsemanship: Simply Encountered, exhibited by Devon Smith, owned by Cathy Glover
Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18: Love My Charisma, exhibited by Tessy Rupert, owned by Marcel Rupert
Amateur Hunter Under Saddle: Fancy N Titefitnjeans, owned and exhibited by Lorena Pahl
Junior Hunter Under Saddle: Only The Best Choclat, exhibited by Deserie Rieu, owned by Dannell Charbonneau
Solid Paint-Bred Hunter Under Saddle: LP Tallented Cowboy, exhibited by Nicole Gauthier, owned by Mikayla Sinclair
Amateur Walk-Trot Showmanship: I Want A Cowboy, exhibited by Kirsten Lemieux, owned by Debby Zad
Amateur Halter Geldings: Hes A Lopin Addiction, exhibited by Caitlyn Malyk, owned by Laura Malyk
Youth Halter Geldings: Dont Ask Me, owned and exhibited by Hallie Malcolm
Aged Geldings: SPP So Saint Telusive, owned and exhibited by April Greening-Romeo
Aged Mares: Crusin For Cocktails, owned and exhibited by Shelley Pregitzer
Earlier in the year, AQHA hosted a photo contest, encouraging all AQHA members to submit photos of an American Quarter Horse. More than 1,000 entries were received, and AQHA and American Quarter Horse Hall Fame & Museum staff selected 150 to be displayed at the 2017 AQHA Photography Show & Sale, October 27 – November 25 at the Museum.
Continue reading …This year, the Color Breed Congress encompasses three different breeds: PtHA, the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, and the Appaloosa Horse Club. No matter the breed affiliation of their colorful counterparts, exhibitors will have the chance to ride for over $150,000 in cash and prizes!
Continue reading …The 2017 Arizona Fall Championship held in Scottsdale, AZ, September 20th through 24th proved once again that it’s truly the “Show For Everyone” with a broad canvas of opportunities. The show offered a full schedule of Rail, Trail, Halter, Showmanship, Reining, and Cattle classes.
Continue reading …He was a sire, grandsire, and great grandsire of multiple World, Reserve World, and Congress Champions. He was the true all-around horse, earning points in over 15 events as well as producing offspring that have done the same. But, Art was so much more than just a horse with astounding accomplishments to his name. He captivated the hearts of everyone he met with his phenomenal disposition and intoxicating personality
Continue reading …Disclaimer: Because the online version of the AQHA rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the most-current version of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.
Continue reading …“David is wonderful at helping me with my green horses and my older horses, as far as how to get them to have better show presence when jumping and working on my body position. Scott is amazing at flat work, and he has helped with getting my horses more broke, the correct way, rather than forcing them into doing something.”
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