Just yesterday, horsemanship competitors showed up in droves with 44 entries in Level 1 Amateur, 15 entries in Select, and a whopping 51 entries in Amateur. The huge classes can be partially attributed to the fact that every AQHA amateur, level 1 amateur, and select amateur class will be FREE during the show thanks to generous sponsors such as Royal Wire, Fritz Leeman Farm, The Martz Family, BWHA, and OAQHA.
Continue reading …Riders Selected For 2014 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Riders Selected For 2014 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge
2014 AQHA Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge Participants: Samantha Chiodo, South Carolina, Lauren DeVoe, New Mexico State, Sydney Elliot, Fresno State, Lindsey McMullen, Oklahoma State, Megan McMullen, TCU, Elizabeth Niewonja, South Dakota State, Logan Pluhar, Texas A&M, Heather Schmidt, Georgia. First Alternate: Lucy Igoe, Auburn Second Alternate: McKenzie Perry, UT-Martin
Continue reading …Tips For Crafting the Perfect Rule Change Proposal- APHA’s Due Aug. 1st
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Tips For Crafting the Perfect Rule Change Proposal- APHA’s Due Aug. 1st
Rule change proposals must be postmarked by August 1, and received at the APHA office no later than August 15. All proposals will be reviewed by the Rules Committee followed by the Executive Committee, who considers the overall impact of the proposal and decides to advance or cancel the proposal.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Reorganization- Trent Taylor Named COO/Treasurer, 14 Positions Eliminated
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Reorganization- Trent Taylor Named COO/Treasurer, 14 Positions Eliminated
Without question, the most difficult decision that countless businesses have faced in recent years is to eliminate positions. As part of AQHA’s reorganization, the difficult decision was made to eliminate 14 positions to align the Association’s staffing needs with today’s registration, transfer and membership demands.
Continue reading …3 Golf Cars, 4 Scooters, 3 Year’s Use of Horse Trailers, and 1 Car Among Prizes For 2014 Reichert Celebration
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 3 Golf Cars, 4 Scooters, 3 Year’s Use of Horse Trailers, and 1 Car Among Prizes For 2014 Reichert Celebration
The High Point Amateur/Non-Pro in each breed show will win a scooter: AQHA High Point Amateur, APHA High Point Amateur, ApHC High Point Amateur, and AHA High Point Amateur.
Continue reading …To Date: 13 Premises in 8 TX Counties Confirmed Horses With Vesicular Stomatitis
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on To Date: 13 Premises in 8 TX Counties Confirmed Horses With Vesicular Stomatitis
On July 18, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of three new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses in Central Texas. One premises is located 4 miles east of Webberville, TX in Bastrop County, one premises is located 1 mile northwest of Webberville in Travis County, and one premises is located 8 […]
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The 2014 Palomino World Show recently took place July 9-20 in Tunica, MS. Some of the largest classes at the show included Ranch Horse Pleasure- 13 Yearling Longe Line- 13 Senior Hunter Under Saddle- 15 Senior Trail- 17 Challenged Horseman W/T Western Horsemanship Unassisted- 17 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle- 17 Amateur Western Pleasure- 17 Junior […]
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at PQHA Mid Summer Madness
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at PQHA Mid Summer Madness
Special thanks to Rita McMullen for providing all of the fun candid photos from the 2014 PQHA Mid Summer Madness.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at Gordyville Shootout/Classic Futurity
July 22, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at Gordyville Shootout/Classic Futurity
The 2014 Gordyville Shootout/NSBA Futurity recently took place July 17-20 at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Il. Judges for the six AQHA shows were Jill Newcomb, Dave Fairchild, Curtis Reynolds, Ryan Kail, Larry Little, and Kelly Smith. Special thanks to Impulsive Concept Designs for providing a selection of fun around the ring photos from the event.
Continue reading …2014 Around the Ring Photos at MQHA State Show
July 21, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Around the Ring Photos at MQHA State Show
Special thanks to Rachel Reilly Photography for sharing a few around the ring candid photos from the 2014 MQHA State Show that recently took place in Winona, MN.
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