Equine Air Transportation During COVID-19: What You Need To Know
March 26, 2020 Comments Off on Equine Air Transportation During COVID-19: What You Need To Know
“At this point, we are not aware of any restrictions specific to travel for horses. The problem becomes the people that travel with the horses. We can’t send the animals alone, but if a country is not accepting non-citizens then we may not be able to send the pilots or grooms to the horses’ destinations because they won’t be legally allowed into the country. For that reason, some equestrians have had a hard time moving their horses internationally because they, as the owners or riders, may not be allowed into a certain nation, forcing them to seek alternative arrangements.”
Continue reading …Is My Horse At Risk From COVID-19?
March 25, 2020 Comments Off on Is My Horse At Risk From COVID-19?
“This is topical but as with many of these issues, there is, unfortunately, a dearth of evidence on which to base any firm guidance. There is no evidence that I am aware of that horses or farm animals are susceptible or can act as a source of infection for humans.”
Continue reading …ApHC Cancels All Regional Shows Though May 1st; But World/National Show Still On
March 25, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Cancels All Regional Shows Though May 1st; But World/National Show Still On
“With the Coronavirus spreading rapidly across the United States and our health care system nearing a tipping point, we had no choice but to cancel these shows,” said ApHC President Ken Johnson. “Nearly 40 percent of the nation’s population is now impacted by stay-at-home orders and that number is likely to rise in the weeks ahead. We have an obligation to safeguard our members and exhibitors, to the extent possible. While a very difficult decision for the entire Board, it was the socially responsible and necessary thing to do.”
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The largest Paint shows of 2019 remained fairly consistent in their average numbers once again. This year, three international shows made the 2019 top shows list; the Zone 12 European Championships in Kreuth, Germany, once again topped the chart as the No. 1 show of 2019 with 1,481 entries.
Continue reading …COVID- 19 At Home Schooling Survival Guide- Hunt Seat Equitation With Lainie DeBoer
March 25, 2020 Comments Off on COVID- 19 At Home Schooling Survival Guide- Hunt Seat Equitation With Lainie DeBoer
“When we study Hunt Seat Equitation and, more importantly, the judging system, your form and effectiveness is very heavily weighted in each maneuver and overall impression. So, now would be a good time to go back to the basics of your position and hone your skills so you can gain as many points as you can.”
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Currently, NSBA has no plans to cancel the 2020 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity, August 7 – 16, 2020. Find regular updates here.
Continue reading …Lending a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis
March 24, 2020 Comments Off on Lending a Helping Hand During the COVID-19 Crisis
A horse trainer wears many hats- instructor, barn manager, accountant, psychologist, truck driver, ect., but Austin Gooding certainly didn’t expect, when the coronavirus hit, that he would add math teacher to his repertoire of skills.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2019 AQHA Professionals of the Year- Berryhill, Graham, and Randall
March 23, 2020 Comments Off on Congratulations 2019 AQHA Professionals of the Year- Berryhill, Graham, and Randall
The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2019 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners.
Continue reading …COVID-19 Update from ApHC President Ken Johnson
March 21, 2020 Comments Off on COVID-19 Update from ApHC President Ken Johnson
Secondly, in a move to help Regional Show Managers, the Board, at my urging, waived two rule restrictions for judges. For shows impacted by the highly contagious COVID-19 outbreak, Regional Show Managers can use the same judges in 2020 that they used in 2019. What’s more, we’ve waived the rule which prohibits judges from working two shows within 200 miles of each other during any 30-day period.
Continue reading …Meet 2020-2021 AjPHA National Directors
March 20, 2020 Comments Off on Meet 2020-2021 AjPHA National Directors
AjPHA is excited to announce the 2020–2021 AjPHA National Directors. These dedicated individuals serve the AjPHA by directing association business, providing valuable input on ways to grow AjPHA and attract new youth to the program. National directors meet at the Youth Leadership Conference and the AjPHA National Convention, which takes place in conjunction with the AjPHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas.
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