AQHA All Around Champion- 13 and Under- Sydney Sargent and Lazy Lopin Guy
June 3, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA All Around Champion- 13 and Under- Sydney Sargent and Lazy Lopin Guy
“You can’t rush or buy success; you have to work for it, and usually, the timing is out of your control. God has a plan for me, and I trust in it.”
Continue reading …June 1st is Deadline to Enter 2020 NSBA BCF Yearling Sale
June 1, 2020 Comments Off on June 1st is Deadline to Enter 2020 NSBA BCF Yearling Sale
TODAY, June 1st, is the deadline to enter your yearling in the 2020 Markel Insurance Breeder’s Championship Futurity Yearling Sale. Don’t miss out on the chance for your yearling to sell among the nation’s top yearlings. The sale is open to all yearlings enrolled in the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity or the NSBA Color Breeders Championship Futurity. Limited consignments are available.
Continue reading …Judges For 2020 AQHA Youth World; Level 1 Classes Added
May 29, 2020 Comments Off on Judges For 2020 AQHA Youth World; Level 1 Classes Added
Due to the cancellation of the Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships this spring, AQHA received multiple requests from exhibitors to host the Nutrena Level 1 classes later in the year. After careful consideration and discussions with AQHA leadership and the host facilities, the Association is pleased to add the Nutrena Level 1 classes to the respective 2020 AQHA world championships shows, which will be held pending local, state and government mandates.
Continue reading …We’re Baaack! Find Out What Happened at the First Horse Show to Resume Since the COVID-19 Outbreak
May 27, 2020 Comments Off on We’re Baaack! Find Out What Happened at the First Horse Show to Resume Since the COVID-19 Outbreak
“We did limit the number of horses to only 20 in the show arena. If there were more, the class was split. Trail was held outdoors and people loved that. We did not allow spectators that weren’t horse-related, meaning a direct connection like a grandparent or uncle.”
Continue reading …NAVC Offers Support to Veterinary Professionals During COVID-19
May 24, 2020 Comments Off on NAVC Offers Support to Veterinary Professionals During COVID-19
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is expanding its offerings of free services to veterinary professionals during the COVID-19 crisis including free certification training, job postings to fill urgently-needed relief positions and online courses to support mental health and wellbeing.
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Games Postponed to 2021
May 22, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Games Postponed to 2021
APHA’s much-anticipated Youth World Games will be postponed to 2021 after the worldwide coronavirus crisis forced the European Paint Horse Championship’s cancelation. Teams from twelve countries had entered what was to be Germany’s second time hosting the Games. Now they’ll have an additional year to raise funds for the trip and to prepare for the competition.
Continue reading …COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Ranch Riding
May 21, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Ranch Riding
Because these patterns all share the same types of elements, that can provide both an opportunity for riders to practice perfecting their skills, but also a trap for their horses to learn the bad habit of anticipation. One area where this often occurs is the lead change that’s typically located across the center of the arena.
Continue reading …GQHA Summer Kickoff- May 29-31 in Conyers, GA
May 19, 2020 Comments Off on GQHA Summer Kickoff- May 29-31 in Conyers, GA
The GQHA Summer Kickoff is scheduled to take place May 29-31 in Conyers, GA. There will be rookie classes and the event will also include a L1/all novice show. Judges for the show will be Chris Thompson, Cindy Rucker, Charlene Carter, Ronald Stratton, John Kunkle, Tony Burris, Carla Wennburg, and Rick Christy. Note the disclaimer […]
Continue reading …Trail and VRH Trail Modifications Due to COVID-19
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Trail and VRH Trail Modifications Due to COVID-19
The AQHA Executive Committee and AQHA leadership are currently evaluating protocols and recommendations to implement when local, state and federal mandates are lifted and the impact of any new guidelines on AQHA shows and programs. The Executive Committee recently approved waiving the gate as a mandatory obstacle in trail, AQHA Rule SHW 466.1, and Versatility Ranch Horse trail, in addition to the obstacle drag in open, cowboy and amateur VRH ranch trail, AQHA Rule SHW561.7.
Continue reading …Special Awards on Tap For L1 Exhibitors at Arizona Fall Championship
May 18, 2020 Comments Off on Special Awards on Tap For L1 Exhibitors at Arizona Fall Championship
The Arizona L1 Championship Shows- the Arizona Fall Championship and Pinnacle Circuit- will be offering special awards for their L1 exhibitors. Circuit trophies will be presented in all L1 classes, and Reserve and third place overall will receive embroidered outerwear.
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