First of 2015 Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges is This Weekend in Fort Worth
January 15, 2015 Comments Off on First of 2015 Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges is This Weekend in Fort Worth
The Zoetis Ranching Heritage Challenge at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is January 15-16 with $15,000 in added money plus jackpot and other prizes from Double J Saddlery and Professional’s Choice.
Continue reading …Results From 12th Annual Chisholm Challenge- AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Results From 12th Annual Chisholm Challenge- AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities
Special thanks to Cindy Chilton-Moore for sharing these unofficial results from the 12th annual Chisholm Challenge- AQHA Equestrians with Disabilities competition that recently took place in Fort Worth, Texas. 12TH ANNUAL CHISHOLM CHALLENGE AQHA EQUESTRIANS WITH DISABILITIES COMPETITION FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO, FORT WORTH TX January 12, 2015 (Unofficial results) AQHA EWD Showmanship […]
Continue reading …Will the Decrease in Gas Prices be a Boost to the Horse Industry in 2015?
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Will the Decrease in Gas Prices be a Boost to the Horse Industry in 2015?
The GOOD news is that regular gasoline prices in the U.S. fell from a monthly average of $3.69/gal in June 2014 to $2.54/gal in December 2014. That’s the lowest monthly average since July 2009, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Continue reading …PHBA Reduction in Registration and Transfer Fees Through March 2015
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on PHBA Reduction in Registration and Transfer Fees Through March 2015
The registration special will include Palomino bred and color and conformation registry (horses not registered with another breed association which PHBA recognizes, geldings and spayed mares only). All horses must meet all color and conformation requirements. After March 31, 2015, PHBA will reinstate the regular registration and transfer fee schedule.
Continue reading …2015 Breeders Halter Futurity Dates, Nomination Deadlines, Schedule, and Judges List Released
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity Dates, Nomination Deadlines, Schedule, and Judges List Released
Judges for the Breeders Halter Futurity and National Championship Show will be Sissy Anderson, John Boxell, Steve Cruse, Mark DeFreece, Charlie Dobbs, Jerri Harmon, Debbie Kail, Keith Longacre, John Shepard, and Bruce Walquist.
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA Foundation 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients!
January 14, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA Foundation 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients!
Over the past quarter century, APHF has awarded more than $800,000 in scholarships to 272 students.
Continue reading …2015 Horse Business Survey- Trends We’re Seeing So Far
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Horse Business Survey- Trends We’re Seeing So Far
Trend #3. Horse professionals are having difficulty getting hobby riders to commit to more comprehensive programs i.e. following a successful and progressive learning track of taking regular lessons, moving on to leasing, then buying and (for some disciplines) onto competition.
Continue reading …SmartPak’s Top Ten Most Popular Horse Names For 2014
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on SmartPak’s Top Ten Most Popular Horse Names For 2014
As part of a year-end tradition, SmartPak draws the top 10 most popular names of the year, from the horses that receive their supplements in SmartPaks each day. Did your horse’s name make the list?
Continue reading …Looking to Qualify For 2015 APHA World Show? Don’t Miss These NRHA Shows
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Looking to Qualify For 2015 APHA World Show? Don’t Miss These NRHA Shows
Any APHA-approved show counts toward qualification for the APHA Open/Amateur World Show, but we’ve made it extra-easy for reiners by including the following events thanks to APHA’s partnership with NRHA. 2015 dates include…
Continue reading …Share Your Thoughts on 2015 APHA Rule Change Proposals
January 12, 2015 Comments Off on Share Your Thoughts on 2015 APHA Rule Change Proposals
A total of 46 rule change proposals will be considered at the 2015 Convention—have YOU weighed in? Take a few minutes to review the proposed rules, which are being considered for the 2016 rule book, and share your thoughts with your national director or—better yet—in person at the 2015 APHA Convention February 27-March 2 in Fort Worth, Texas
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