From AQHA: The AQHA Executive Committee recently reviewed and approved rule changes from the AQHA Ranching Committee. These were approved by the AQHA membership and the Board of Directors at the 2024 AQHA Convention in March. All committee recommendations were reviewed for feasibility, based on a variety of criteria, including but not limited to available resources, budget […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week – The Best Advice
May 22, 2024 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week – The Best Advice
We recently asked our readers – what is the best piece of advice your trainer or coach has given you? Or what helpful advice do you get before entering the arena? We’ve added more of your responses, so read on! Tricia Ann Bakley-Kralik Chin up eyes looking through your horse’s ears and smile western […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – Inaugural PHC of Oklahoma World Show Warmup
May 22, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – Inaugural PHC of Oklahoma World Show Warmup
The newest APHA sanctioned club and the only APHA club in Oklahoma, the Paint Horse Club of Oklahoma, joined forces with the Oklahoma Appaloosa Club to bring exhibitors the World Show Warmup, May 10 – 12, 2024, at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds! The WCHA Supreme Championship Show was adjacent to this show, and exhibitors were […]
Continue reading …New $150k Bareback Buck Out Invitational Added to The Run For A Million Lineup
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on New $150k Bareback Buck Out Invitational Added to The Run For A Million Lineup
Breaking news: There has been a recent announcement of the addition of the Bareback Buck Out Invitational to The Run For A Million Lineup, with a purse of $150,000! The week-long event features several performance horse competitions, in addition to the Bareback Buck Out Invitational, including the Million Dollar Reining competition, Cow Horse Challenge, Cutting Horse Challenge, Open Shoot […]
Continue reading …2024 AQHA West Level 1 Championships
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 AQHA West Level 1 Championships
From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA West Level 1 Championships concluded May 18, with five days of competition at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, that saw 3,200 entries, 535 exhibitors and 554 horses. It was the largest West Level 1 in history. Below are the all-around and high-point awards given out at the end of the show. Congratulations to everyone […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Mane Event
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Mane Event
From Amanda Williams Palmer: Well what a fabulous weekend at the most Wonderful and magical Equine Facility World Equestrian Center Ocala!!!! Thanks to all our sponsors for you continued support. We had a great time at our May Mane Event with 23 Highpoint divisions, hundreds of circuit award winners and some pretty cool random prizes. Our […]
Continue reading …APHA Past President Jay Simons dies at 101
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on APHA Past President Jay Simons dies at 101
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Lifelong Paint Horse supporter and APHA Past President J. Jay Simons of Weston, Florida, died May 19, 2024. He was 101. Jay and wife Nancy entered the Paint Horse business in 1966 with the purchase of J Bar Desperado, an early-day APHA Champion. The Simons’ children—Andrea, Joe and Daniel—showed mounts […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Blue Sky Circuit
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Blue Sky Circuit
The Michigan Quarter Horse Association’s Blue Sky Circuit, May 15, 2024 – May 19, 2024, just finished up at MSU Pavilion! The show was AQHA/NSBA/MQHA approved, with eight AQHA Judges (and four NSBA Judges), and over $27k in added money, along with EWD classes, and a trail challenge. Friday was also the day for their Non Pro Triple Challenge […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hailey and Daisy
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hailey and Daisy
“Life isn’t always candy, cowboy boots, and horses, but it should be.” – Horses & Heels. This cutie in pink is Hailey Schapiram, age two, with “Daisy” in Las Vegas. Thank you to Patty Barrett for sharing this amazing photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it to us by […]
Continue reading …Dates Announced for Pinnacle Circuit and AQHA L1 Championship West
May 21, 2024 Comments Off on Dates Announced for Pinnacle Circuit and AQHA L1 Championship West
From AzQHA: It’s Official! The Pinnacle Circuit and AQHA L1 Championship West shows are back at South Point in Las Vegas for 2025 with TWO extra days on the schedule. Join us May 14-24, 2025. Move-in will be Tuesday, May 13. The Pinnacle Circuit will be held May 14-18. The AQHA L1 Championship will run […]
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