AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
AQHA judges will now have the authority to also disqualify exhibitors for any piece of accouterment or attire that would give an exhibitor an unfair advantage. The Executive Committee approved additional rule changes specifically for showmanship, horsemanship and hunt seat equitation classes.
Continue reading …28% Increase, More Than 6,000 Entries Recorded at This Year’s AQHA Level 1 Championships
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on 28% Increase, More Than 6,000 Entries Recorded at This Year’s AQHA Level 1 Championships
All three shows were a huge success, with a 28 percent increase in entries over last year, totaling more than 6,000 entries, in addition to a 24 percent increase in exhibitors and 27 percent increase in horses.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Lucky 7 Classic
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Lucky 7 Classic
Thanks to Sally Blackwell Photography for some great around the ring photos from the Lucky 7 Classic that recently took place in Murfreesboro, TN. May 5-8.
Continue reading …2016 Paint Horse Congress Introduces Elite Series, Saddles and Buckles For Non-Pros, 100% Payback in 3-Year-Old WP
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Paint Horse Congress Introduces Elite Series, Saddles and Buckles For Non-Pros, 100% Payback in 3-Year-Old WP
“We’re continuing the tradition of staging a ‘limited’ event at this year’s Congress by offering three Limited Horse/Limited Non Pro classes: Trail, Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure,” says Show Manager Karen Kennedy. “We’re adding to the mix a 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Jackpot class.”
Continue reading …2016 NCQHA Little River Circuit Celebrates 40th Anniversary in New Location!
May 12, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 NCQHA Little River Circuit Celebrates 40th Anniversary in New Location!
“Brad Gibby told us he won a trophy at the Little River Farm Circuit in 1976, when it was held in Southern Pines, NC. at the Little River Farm! The show had to move when the farm was sold around 1990, and it went to Lake Waccamaw, NC. We stayed there with the exception of one year and moved to Camden, SC. in 2010.”
Continue reading …Pre-Entry Deadline For 2016 APHA Youth World Show is May 16th
May 11, 2016 Comments Off on Pre-Entry Deadline For 2016 APHA Youth World Show is May 16th
The 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is right around the corner—we know you’re busy practicing with your Paint, but in between grooming him to a T and perfecting your performance, don’t forget one critical component: the pre-entry deadline is May 16!
Continue reading …AQHA Horseback Riding Program Unveils New Prizes For 2016! SmartPak, Professional’s Choice, and Noble Outfitters
May 11, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Horseback Riding Program Unveils New Prizes For 2016! SmartPak, Professional’s Choice, and Noble Outfitters
AQHA Publicity AQHA is pleased to announce that AQHA Horseback Riding Program participants will be able to ride their way to great new prizes in 2016, including Noble Outfitters and SmartPak gift cards, along with great products from Professional’s Choice. The AQHA Horseback Riding Program, sponsored by AQHA partners SmartPak, Professional’s Choice and Noble Outfitters, is designed to reward AQHA […]
Continue reading …Results From 2016 Lucky Seven Classic
May 10, 2016 Comments Off on Results From 2016 Lucky Seven Classic
The 2016 Lucky Seven Classic recently took place May 5-8 at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. With over 7,900 entries recorded in 2015, many AQHA competitors had high hopes that the 2016 event would provide just as many opportunities for points. The show kicked off with Halter on Thursday and Ranch Riding and […]
Continue reading …2016 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
May 10, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
The 2016 May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online! Don’t miss all of our fantastic articles including: Our Cover Story- Alexandra Chavez and Zippin A Breeze, by: Brittany Bevis Reflections From Behind the Lens, by: Erica Greathouse Standing the Test of Time- the Talent of Michael Colvin, by: Delores Kuhlwein All The Right […]
Continue reading …2016 AjPHA National Directors- The Future of Our Industry
May 10, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 AjPHA National Directors- The Future of Our Industry
“The AjPHA national directors are Youth who are active in the horse industry in many ways—some ride on the APHA show circuit, some rope and barrel race with their Paints, others show on equestrian teams with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association and yet others enjoy recreational riding on their horses,” said Christine Henry, director of Youth and Amateur programs & awards.
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