The Finer Points: Showmanship Cross-Over
March 15, 2022 Comments Off on The Finer Points: Showmanship Cross-Over
Ah, the cross-over. It’s a crucial part of every Showmanship pattern. The judges’ inspection portion of this event provides each competitor with an opportunity to insert a little personal flair. It’s the time when the judges will see you up close and personal.
Continue reading …NSBA Accepting Donations For Silent Auction
March 15, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Accepting Donations For Silent Auction
NSBA News The NSBA Foundation is now accepting donations for the 2022 Silent Auction, held August 13-18 at the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity. The annual NSBA Foundation Silent Auction is one of our largest annual fundraising events! Items, packages, and services donated by generous sponsors are auctioned to benefit the Foundation. […]
Continue reading …“The Anns” Named Sun Circuit National Championship Showmanship Winners
March 14, 2022 Comments Off on “The Anns” Named Sun Circuit National Championship Showmanship Winners
Congratulations to Anne Oldfather winning the Farnam National Championship in Showmanship at the Arizona Sun Circuit. The top four in Amateur Showmanship were Anne Oldfather presenting One Exclusive Cookie, Kaleena Weakly showing Definately A First, Vito Latini showing Bettin Im Best, and Meaghan DePalma presenting Dont Think Twice. All the finalists won an embroidered leather […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Past President, Austin Halvorson, and AQHA Professional Horsewoman, Christy Landwehr, Named New Trustees for American Horse Council
March 14, 2022 Comments Off on AQHYA Past President, Austin Halvorson, and AQHA Professional Horsewoman, Christy Landwehr, Named New Trustees for American Horse Council
By unanimous vote of the American Horse Council’s board of trustees, three new at-large trustees have been elected to serve two-year terms starting in June 2022: Austin Halvorson, filling the young adult at-large seat; Christy Landwehr, filling the general at-large seat; and Justine Staten, representing the Coalition of State Horse Councils.
Continue reading …Equine Non Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust, 2022 Deadline is April 27th
March 13, 2022 Comments Off on Equine Non Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust, 2022 Deadline is April 27th
“USA Equestrian Trust’s support helped us fulfill the needs of our girls as well as our horses. We are so proud to have helped hundreds of girls over the years become successful, contributing members of society. All of the girls who have come through our program have graduated high school, and more than 95% have gone on to college, trade school or the military,” said Founder and Executive Director Mindy Morrow.
Continue reading …Donated Rescue Horse From Kill Pen Named NCEA Horse of the Month
March 12, 2022 Comments Off on Donated Rescue Horse From Kill Pen Named NCEA Horse of the Month
Steve Irwin has an eventful past and previously hurt his knee. As a result, he was sent to a kill pen before he was rescued and made into an event horse. Once there, his bone chip in his knee prevented him from eventing and he was donated to South Carolina.
Continue reading …Watch 2022 AQHA Breeder Banquet Videos
March 11, 2022 Comments Off on Watch 2022 AQHA Breeder Banquet Videos
Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse breed. These horsemen, horsewomen and their families see their biggest accomplishments and proudest moments in the horses they breed.
Continue reading …Super Sires Crowns Four New Champions at AZ Sun Circuit
March 11, 2022 Comments Off on Super Sires Crowns Four New Champions at AZ Sun Circuit
The Super Sires program joined the fun in the sun in Scottsdale, Arizona this week for the Arizona Sun Circuit with four big money classes. Executive Committee member, Joan Schroeder, presented checks and awards in the following disciplines.
Continue reading …AQHA Exhibitors Feeling Lucky at Shamrock Shuffle
March 11, 2022 Comments Off on AQHA Exhibitors Feeling Lucky at Shamrock Shuffle
AQHA exhibitors were feeling lucky March 2-6 at the highly attended Indiana Quarter Horse Association Shamrock Shuffle. The event took place at the C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana and hosted five sets of AQHA points and two sets of NSBA points. Judges for the show were Sandy Jirkovsky, Shawn Hays, Clay MacLeod, Michael Ochetto, Robert Dehn, Daren Wright, and Merle Arbo.
Continue reading …APHA Member Taylor Sheridan Honored with Western Heritage Award for 1883
March 11, 2022 Comments Off on APHA Member Taylor Sheridan Honored with Western Heritage Award for 1883
The show’s director and producer, Taylor is a lifetime APHA member via his Bosque Ranch Performance Horses LLC. 1883 is a prequel to his groundbreaking hit Yellowstone; 1883 follows the Dutton family as they leave Texas to pursue a new future in Montana.
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