One of the fun events at the show was the presentation of scholarships for Zone 5 APHA members pursuing a college degree. In order to qualify, the APHA member must live within one of the Zone 5 states, be enrolled in college full-time with a minimum of 12 credit hours, and have at least a 2.5 GPA. For 2021, there were three $700 scholarships available to be awarded in each of the states within Zone 5 with a potential maximum of 15 scholarships. $10,500 was awarded this year!
Continue reading …Riders will ride up to 25 miles each day through this historic landscape. The area is primarily National forest with an abundance of trees, rolling hills, steep terrain, rocky trails and is a virtual showcase of the beautiful inland Northwest.
Continue reading …Phyllis Weiss passed away on March 23, in Reno, Nevada, just shy of her 95th birthday. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, AQHA Past President Howard Weiss, and three children, Wendy Weiss Lee, Michael Weiss (Kim Brown) and Nancee Weiss Siebert (Jeff Siebert). Phyllis was a beloved mother, devoted sister, loving grandmother, doting great-grandmother and loving mother-in-law.
Continue reading …Also, don’t forget to apply for the Wrangler ASPIRE Award, a $1,000 award provided by Wrangler for an AQHYA member who excels in leadership and service. The award assists in developing and improving scholarship, leadership, community interest and participation of young horsemen and -women. The award is presented at YES, and the deadline to apply is May 15. To be considered for the Wrangler ASIPRE Award, please complete an application. In addition to the application, please include a one-page resume and one letter of reference. Download the application at www.aqha.com/yes.
Continue reading …Do you know a crest from a croup? Elbows from hocks? This free downloadable chart is perfect for any horseman or -woman learning horse conformation or anyone wanting to brush up on their knowledge.
Continue reading …Our sincerest condolences go out to the Kaplow family following the passing of Robyn Kaplow-Carter this week. The Kaplow family has been part of the horse industry for many years, and family has always been at the forefront of their involvement in the sport. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the Kaplow clan during […]
Continue reading …The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) celebrated the successful return of the 19th Annual Hunt Seat National Finals on April 22-25, 2021 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. Complications of the COVID pandemic forced IEA to cancel their 2020 National Finals (then slated for Burbank, California) and re-group for the 2020-2021 IEA Season. Despite pandemic-related challenges faced by everyone, IEA leadership, coaches, riders and parents pulled together and safely hosted more than 900 individual horse shows from August to the present to qualify more than 400 riders from across the nation for the 2021 IEA Hunt Seat National Finals.
Continue reading …An oldie but a goodie! Thanks to Sara Stewart for this great photo of TNT Ms. Liberty on her 36th birthday. “There is no bond stronger than that between a girl and her horse.” If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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