APHA English Attire and Ranch-Event Rules Among the New Modifications in Effect For 2022
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on APHA English Attire and Ranch-Event Rules Among the New Modifications in Effect For 2022
Several new show rules are in effect as of January 1, 2022. They are summarized below and reflect rule changes or clarifications passed during the 2021 Convention last February. Full rule text is available in the 2022 APHA Rule Book.
Continue reading …2022 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
AQHA Publicity Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2022 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2021, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022
Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022 “My name was Melissa Wolf, and Moe and I were Reserve All Around Youth in the nation. Moe went on to win many more accolades including Select Trail with Steve Gunn. The Gunn family has graciously allowed Moe to live out his days with my family.”- Melissa Bercaw […]
Continue reading …Results of 2022 AYA Director Elections
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on Results of 2022 AYA Director Elections
AYA Directors represent the association to outside audiences, host local fundraisers and events promoting the AYA and plan and execute AYA activities at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. They also meet frequently to discuss matters concerning the AYA. Directors represent members residing in their territory and zone and work to continuously improve the Appaloosa Youth Association.
Continue reading …AzQHA 2021 Year-End Awards Celebration- Desert Foothills Scottsdale
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on AzQHA 2021 Year-End Awards Celebration- Desert Foothills Scottsdale
Check out some beautiful photos from the AzQHA 2021 Year-End Awards Celebration at Desert Foothills Scottsdale, courtesy of Debra Hrynyk. Stay tuned for more coming soon. If you’d like to share photos from an equine event near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …State-of-the-Art Riding Simulator Unveiled at Saddle Research Trust Conference
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on State-of-the-Art Riding Simulator Unveiled at Saddle Research Trust Conference
The high-performance novel robotic motion platform has been designed to provide the necessary motion capabilities for the simulator in all gaits, including jumping. The ground-breaking advance from previous generations of simulator is the extended, freely programmable motion capability, that provides a real-life learning tool for riders by making it possible to replicate the actual motion of real, individual horses. The current test simulator is programmed with motions which were measured from advanced level dressage and show jumping horses while being ridden by advanced riders.
Continue reading …The Candy Apple in the Big Apple- Western NY Quarter Horse Club
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on The Candy Apple in the Big Apple- Western NY Quarter Horse Club
In 2018, AQHA named the Candy Apple Horse Show as one of their Top Ten “Introductory Shows” in the world. This year, the show will be held July 8th-10th. On Friday, in addition to AQHA pointed classes, there are also open classes where you don’t need to show a registered (or even un-registered) Quarter Horse in order to participate.
Continue reading …2022 APHA Breeders’ Trust Stallion Subscription January Deadline
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 APHA Breeders’ Trust Stallion Subscription January Deadline
Avoid late fees! Your initial payment for the 2022 Breeders’ Trust stallion subscription must be postmarked by January 31, 2022
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- The Sheets
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- The Sheets
Check out these great photos of Tommy and Murphy Sheets from then, at the 2007 Quarter Horse Congress, and now at the 2022 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit. If you have a great then and now photo, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here or on our social media.
Continue reading …30+ New Classes to be Offered at 2022 APHA World Show
January 17, 2022 Comments Off on 30+ New Classes to be Offered at 2022 APHA World Show
Expanded solid Paint-bred and ranch event classes are among more than 30 class additions planned for the 2022 APHA World Championship Show. More than $1.25 million in cash and prizes will be awarded at the premier event, taking place June 24-July 10 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
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